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Overhead photo of a home puja altar set on a woven mat over a wooden floor. A small figurine in saffron-orange robes, a turban and a gold necklace sits on a brass plate behind a clear crystal shivalingam with brass bowls. A lit brass oil lamp burns on the right, and an incense stick rises from a holder at left. Offerings include a white conch shell, a brass bell, brass bowls of dried fruit and almonds, a bowl of dark grapes, a green lime-like fruit, yellow flowers and a folded red cloth on a brass tray. Physical people are not visible.

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A photograph of a home puja altar on a woven mat over a wooden floor, with a lit oil lamp in the upper right. At the centre top stands a small glass shivalingam on a brass plate. Behind it a printed picture of a smiling man in an orange-saffron robe, orange turban, gold garlands and necklaces, raising one hand in blessing, is propped up. Brass offerings surround the altar: a brass bell with a handle, a conch shell, a small incense holder, three small brass bowls, a brass cup with a spoon, a small glass bottle, a brass container with a lid, a plate of dates, a bowl of almonds and white cashews, and a plate with a red cloth and yellow chrysanthemum flowers. No people are visible.2024-09-19Overhead photo of a home puja set-up on a woven mat over a wooden floor. A brass plate holds a small clear crystal shivalinga on a yoni base, with a lit oil lamp beside it. A printed cutout of a saffron-robed figure with a crown-like headwrap, rudraksha-style beads and raised hand stands behind the altar, above a brass-framed shrine. Brass bowls, a conch shell, a small bell and an incense holder are arranged around. Offerings include a brass bowl of almonds and dates, a bowl of white grains, and a plate of yellow marigolds with a pink rose. Rose petals are scattered on the floor.2024-09-21A photograph of a home puja altar on a wooden floor with a woven mat. At the centre, a small brass tray holds a clear crystal shivalinga on a yoni base, and behind it a small figure of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and layered beaded necklaces, hands raised in a blessing gesture, is a depiction of a deity or sage rather than a person. A lit brass oil lamp burns to the right, and an incense stick smokes at the left. Nearby are a white conch shell, a brass bell with handle, a brass spoon in a small cup, small brass bowls, and a brass plate with green fruit, bananas, almonds and yellow marigolds. A gilded ornate base of a seat is visible at the top. No people are present.2024-09-17A photograph of a home puja arrangement on a woven brown mat over a wooden floor, viewed from above. A small printed picture of a bearded man with an orange turban and orange robe, seated and gesturing, is propped against an ornate brass-framed shrine behind the setup. In front of it sits a brass plate holding a clear glass lingam-shaped object, a brass pot with a spoon, small brass cups, and a white conch shell. A lit oil lamp with a flame stands on the right. A brass plate of yellow marigold flowers and pink petals sits in the lower right, and a brass bowl of fruit with a red apple and two bananas sits in the lower left beside a dish of almonds. No people are visible.2024-09-28A brass puja arrangement on a wooden floor before an ornate brass pedestal and tiered base with a large brass vessel on top, decorated with yellow and red flowers. On a brass plate in the centre sits a small figure in orange robes with a turban and gold necklace, seated beside a glass shivalinga, a lit oil lamp, brass bells, a conch shell, incense sticks, a small brass cup with a spoon, and an oil vial. Offerings include bananas, an apple, dates, almonds, a sweet with seeds, and a plate of red rose petals and flower buds. A leopard-print cloth hangs at the left. No people are visible.2024-09-30Photograph of a brass puja arrangement on a woven mat on a wooden floor. A large ornate brass pedestal with a flared bowl topped with yellow marigolds stands behind. In front, a small figurine in orange and red robes with a red turban and rudraksha mala sits beside a clear crystal shivalingam on a brass plate. Brass oil lamp with a lit flame, brass bell, brass bowls, a brass plate engraved with Om holding red cloth, a plate of almonds, white sugar crystals and dates, and a white conch shell. A leopard-print cloth hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-09-25A photo of a puja arrangement on a woven mat over a wooden floor. In the background, a brass-plated pedestal supports a small printed picture of a bearded man in saffron robes and a garland, seated with one hand raised, labelled by no visible caption. In front of it, a glass lingam sits on a brass plate with offerings, a brass bell stands to the left, and a lit oil lamp glows on the right beside a small glass bottle. Brass bowls hold liquid and sweets, a white conch shell rests on the mat, and an incense stick smokes at the top left. Plates hold bananas, a pomegranate, dried fruit and almonds, and a brass tray has flowers, red petals and a red cloth. No people are visible.2024-09-29Photograph of an empty ritual setup on a wooden floor in front of an ornate brass pedestal with a large brass vessel decorated with yellow and red flowers and dark wooden sticks. On a woven mat below sit a small printed figure of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a turban, a brass oil lamp, a glowing oil lamp in a red glass holder, brass bowls, a conch shell, a red cloth bundle, incense sticks, a brass bell and plates of bananas, nuts and almonds, with a yellow flower on a leaf. No people are visible.Top-down photo of an empty worship setup on a wooden floor, with no people visible. An ornate brass pedestal with a brass base and a dark cushion or textile holds a pair of wooden sandals decorated with yellow marigold flowers, framed by a silver-toned leaf-patterned arch. On a dark woven mat in front, a small printed or figurine image of a seated figure in orange robes and turban sits near a brass plate with a silver vessel, a lit oil lamp, a white conch shell, small brass bowls, a brass bell, incense sticks in a holder, and a plate of fruit, nuts and dates. Another brass plate holds marigold petals.2024-03-11KAILASA DUBAI on 11/25/20202020-11-25 +1 copiesOverhead photo of an indoor puja setup on a wooden-floor room. A large brass deity murti or ornate brass frame is decorated with yellow and red flowers and a dark velvet cloth, standing on a brass pedestal. In front on a woven mat sits a brass plate with a small white shivalinga-shaped object and a small orange-robed figurine seated, flanked by a lit oil lamp, brass bowls, a brass bell, a conch shell, a small brass pot with a spoon, an incense stick and a brass plate of dried fruit and nuts plus a plate of flower petals. A red cloth-wrapped item sits in a brass bowl. A blue shelving unit and a box of Cycle incense are at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-11-10A photograph of a home puja arrangement on a woven mat over grey carpet, with no people visible. A standing cutout figure in orange and saffron clothing, with a turban, a gold necklace and a raised hand, is placed behind a framed photo of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. Between them sit pink and yellow flowers and a small image. Brass bowls, a brass plate of white beads, a white conch shell, small brass pots, a brass bell, an oil lamp burning, a brass oil lamp, a brass incense holder with an incense stick, and a bowl of almonds are arranged around the flowers, with white paper napkins on the side. The offerings suggest a puja set up for daily worship.