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A photograph of a small devotional setup on a wooden bed-like platform covered with red, maroon and yellow patterned quilts. Two carved wooden deity figures with crowns, one in a teal-green dress and the other in a similar teal sari, flank a central white-cloth-draped figure adorned with red beads and yellow flowers. In front, a brass tray holds a lit oil lamp, cashew nuts in a small brass bowl, a brass bell and a small brass vessel. On the right, a box holds a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, a soap bar and a small bottle, with a tray of kumkum and a folded yellow cloth. The scene suggests an early-morning waking ritual for the deities. A printed timestamp reads 12-Aug-2024 5:04:42 am and Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP.

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A small household shrine arrangement against a pale wall, showing no people. Two small brass or bronze deity figures stand on either side, one with a teal garment and pearl necklaces and a crown, the other similarly dressed with a yellow flower. A central draped white and silver cloth covers a seated or raised object adorned with red beads and a yellow flower garland. In front sit a brass tray holding a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, a small brass cup, a bowl of pink flower petals and a bowl of white sweets or offering. A cream bowl with a metal lid, a comb, a box with toiletry items and a plate with decorative items sit on the right, with a red and maroon checkered cloth underneath. A timestamp at lower right reads 11-Aug-2024 5:06:40 am and Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP.2024-11-08A photograph of a small ritual setup on a wooden table with a red and yellow patterned cloth. Two small figurines in teal and green garments with pearl necklaces and tall crowns flank a central object draped in white and red beaded cloth. In front are a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, incense stick, a bowl of pink flowers and a bowl of rice. A comb, a tin and a folded yellow cloth sit nearby. No people are visible. A printed timestamp reads 11-Aug-2024 5:06:28 am.2024-11-08A photograph of a Palliyezluchchi waking ritual arrangement on a maroon cloth-covered platform. Two small brass-coloured deity figures stand on either side, wearing teal sarees with gold borders, pearl and bead garlands and tall crowns. A central seated figure is draped in teal fabric with red beaded and white pearl garlands. In front are brass plates holding almonds, a brass bowl, a small lamp and incense sticks, a brass kalasha-style vessel, toothbrushes and a comb. A timestamp reads 27-Jul-2024 4:58:32 am.A photograph of a Palliyezhchi (wake-up) pooja arrangement on a purple silk cloth with gold zari border, set on a low wooden platform against a plain wall. Two small deity murtis flank the centre: the left figure wears a teal and red garment with a red bead mala and a pink flower; the right figure wears a teal dress with a white pearl mala, a crown and a pink flower. In the centre, a white silver-embroidered cloth covers a mound with a pink flower and a gold-and-green ornament. In front stand a brass plate with an oil lamp, a brass cup, a brass spouted vessel and a white shell-like bowl. To the right sit a box of toiletries, a comb, a mirror, a pink bowl, and a tray with ornaments, a red cloth and folded garments. No people are visible.2024-08-08A photograph of a Palliyezhchi (waking-up) ritual setup on a purple and gold brocade cloth. Two small gilded deity murtis flank a central covered figure draped in a white fabric with colourful sequined embroidery and a pink flower. The left figure wears a red beaded necklace and pink flower, the right wears a pearl and gold necklace and teal garment. Brass plates hold a lit oil lamp, a small brass vessel and a conch-like container. A box holds combs, toothpaste, soap and a comb set; a decorated tray holds gold and red ornaments and a yellow cloth. No people are visible.2024-08-08A photograph of a Palliyezluchchi (morning waking) ritual arrangement on a cushioned cloth-covered platform. Two small gold-toned deity figures stand at either side: the left figure wears a yellow garment, a crown and a white-and-red beaded garland and holds one hand raised; the right figure wears a red-and-gold garment, a crown and a white beaded garland. In the centre a faceless yellow-draped form wears a red beaded necklace and gold ornament. Brass plates hold an oil lamp, incense sticks, a bowl of white sweets, brass cups, a small mirror, toothbrushes, a bottle, a comb and a folded cloth. No people are visible.2024-02-08A photograph of a Palliyezhuchi (morning awakening) ritual setup on a magenta and gold patterned cloth. Three brass and metal deity murtis stand in a row, dressed in yellow and gold garments with pearl and red bead necklaces, crowns and yellow flowers. On the left a brass tray holds an oil lamp, a small bell, a lit wick lamp, incense sticks, betel nuts and flowers. A pink-lidded tray box holds combs, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a bar of soap and a Himalaya product, beside a tray with a silver plate, kumkum containers and a folded gold cloth. A timestamp at lower right reads 15-Aug-2024 5:23:15 am Palliezhchi Pooja.A photograph of a small domestic-style altar on a wooden shelf set against a plain pale wall, covered with a red and patterned cloth. Two standing deity figurines flank a central figure: the left one is a golden-orange figure with a small crown and a pink flower, the right one is a blue-robed figure with gold trim, a pearl necklace, a tall ornate crown and a pink flower. The central object is a tall red-capped figure wrapped in a blue cloth with a red bead garland and gold border. Brass plates hold a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, pink flowers, a bowl of nuts, a small brass cup, a comb, toothbrushes, a tube of toothpaste and a bowl of fruit or sweets. A small mirror rests on the shelf at right. A pink timestamp in the lower right reads 01-Aug-2024 4:55:12 am Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP. No people are visible.2024-01-08A photograph of a ritual setup on a magenta and gold brocade cloth, apparently for Palliyezhuchi (morning awakening) pooja. Two small brass-coloured figures of deities flank the centre; the left figure wears a red beaded necklace and a green-and-gold garment with a pink flower, the right wears a white pearl necklace, a teal garment and a tall crown, holding a pink flower. Between them stands a white silk-draped deity murti with a gold crown and a pink flower. In front, a brass plate holds a bowl of white sweet offering, a small oil lamp, a brass cup and a bell-like brass item, with incense sticks at left. A steel box holds a comb, a Himalaya product and other toiletries, and a tray at right holds a folded yellow and white cloth and small brass items. A wall with stains forms the backdrop.2024-07-08A photograph of a Palliyezhchi (morning awakening) pooja arrangement on a cloth-covered low platform against a plain wall. Three small deity figurines are dressed in cloth: the left figure wears an orange-gold garment, the centre figure a blue cloth with gold trim and red and gold necklaces, and the right figure a blue and gold outfit with pearl garlands and a crown. Pink flowers adorn the figures. Brass trays hold an oil lamp, incense sticks, a brass bell, a bowl of almonds, a small brass kalasha-style vessel, toothbrushes, a tube of toothpaste, a comb and a red cloth with ornaments. A date-time stamp in the corner reads 30-Jul-2024 4:59:05 am.A photograph of a temple bed set up for Palliyezhuchi, the morning awakening rite, with no people present. Draped in purple and gold brocade, the bed holds two gold-coloured deity figures, one at left in a red garment with a crown and pearl garland and one at right in a gold sari with a crown and beaded garland. At centre, a red-draped figure with a large pearl necklace and gold jewellery sits behind a tray holding a gold-bordered cloth, a sindoor dish and small brass cups. At left, a brass plate holds pink flowers, a brass lamp with a small flame, incense sticks and a brass bowl. At right, a steel box holds grooming items, brushes and a pink object. A timestamp in the corner reads 05-Aug-2024 5:29:46 am Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP.2024-05-08Photograph of a Palliyezhuchi (morning awakening) pooja arrangement on a maroon cloth. Three small deity murtis in teal and gold garments stand in a row, two with pink flowers at their heads and strings of pearls or beads at their necks. In front are trays holding a brass bell, a small oil lamp with a flame, a brass bowl of white offerings, a red and gold cloth, a comb, a mirror, toothbrushes, a container and incense sticks. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 28-Jul-2024 4:59:17 am.