Overhead photo of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated with an arrangement of fresh flowers. White, yellow, orange, pink and red chrysanthemums and marigolds encircle the lingam and its copper-toned band. A magenta cloth lies beneath the offering on a grey tiled floor, with a leopard-print fabric visible at the upper right corner. No people are visible in the frame. - Nithyanandapedia

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Overhead photo of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated with an arrangement of fresh flowers. White, yellow, orange, pink and red chrysanthemums and marigolds encircle the lingam and its copper-toned band. A magenta cloth lies beneath the offering on a grey tiled floor, with a leopard-print fabric visible at the upper right corner. No people are visible in the frame.

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Top-down photo of a dark black stone Shiva lingam with a golden yoni-shaped base, decorated with a ring of flowers in yellow, orange, pink, white and purple chrysanthemums and marigold garlands. A bright magenta cloth with gold borders lies beneath the arrangement on a grey tiled floor. The arrangement suggests a daily puja offering to the lingam, with no people visible.

Close overhead photo of a dark black stone Shivalinga, decorated with a profusion of flowers including white chrysanthemums, magenta and pink blooms, a single bright blue flower on top, coral-orange flowers and yellow marigold garlands arranged around the base. The linga sits on a magenta cloth in a wooden tray, with a leopard-print fabric visible at the edge of the frame and a grey tiled floor below. No people are visible; the scene depicts a flower-adorned Shivalinga as used in a puja offering.

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Overhead photo of a dark stone or metal sacred yantra-like object or padukas-style relief placed on a hot pink silk cloth with gold zari borders. The object is decorated with a yellow marigold garland, white and burgundy chrysanthemums, red roses and a green leaf sprig. Two orange-brown pieces resembling a carved wooden or metal form sit on top, possibly a face or deity motif. The arrangement sits on a brown metal tray on a grey tiled floor, consistent with a floral puja decoration. No people are visible.

Overhead photo of a ritual offering arranged on a magenta silk cloth with gold border. A pair of brown wooden sandal-style footwear, placed on a dark textured base, is decorated with purple chrysanthemums, white and orange chrysanthemum blossoms, and a larger orange-and-yellow flower cluster at the top. Yellow marigold garlands with purple accents frame the arrangement on both sides. No people are visible; the scene suggests a padapuja-style offering of flowers to sacred footwear.

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Overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a metal tray lined with a hot pink cloth edged in gold. Yellow chrysanthemum-type flowers form a ring around a dark stone or metal object with a raised ridged form, accented by green leaves, white flowers and two small brown cones or nuts. Gold-edged pink fabric frames the tray, and a patterned floor is visible at the lower right. No people are visible.

Overhead photo of a pair of dark wooden paduka sandals resting on a bright pink cloth, decorated with a large arc of yellow marigold garland, red roses, and white chrysanthemums. A central flower cluster sits between the sandals, with a red rose spray on top. The tiled floor surrounds the cloth, and a leopard-print mat is visible at the left edge. A digital timestamp in the lower right reads Sep 20, 2025, 8:16 PM. No people are visible; the sandals represent a deity's or guru's padukas adorned for worship.

Overhead photo of a ritual setup on a tiled floor: a round magenta silk cushion with gold border patterns holds a dark grey stone object. Red chilli-shaped offerings and a red flower sit at the centre, with small brass or copper items beside it. A leopard-print cloth lies behind, with a brass lamp visible at the upper right corner. No people are visible.

A top-down photograph of a flower-decorated object resting on a magenta silk cloth with gold paisley woven borders. The central object appears to be a dark, ribbed wooden or carved form with a tan band running down its middle, surrounded by a dense ring of chrysanthemums and marigolds in yellow, white, pink and orange. A few almonds are visible among the blooms. Grey tiles and a patterned rug edge the frame, and a brass plate sits at the right edge. No people are visible; the scene looks like a ritual flower arrangement prepared for worship.

Overhead photo of a dark stone lingam set on a bright pink cloth, decorated with a large garland of yellow marigold-type flowers encircling it. Maroon chrysanthemum-like blooms and yellow flowers are placed around the lingam, and two small brass or clay oil lamps sit at the top. The stone is dark with a textured surface, and a gold-edged fabric and tiled floor are visible at the edges. No people are visible; this shows a flower-adorned shiva lingam as part of daily puja decoration.

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