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A photograph of a floral offering arranged on a gold-bordered cream cloth on a grey tiled floor. A pair of wooden sandals (paduka) lies at the centre, surrounded by bright chrysanthemum-type flowers in yellow, pink, magenta, red, white, blue and green, plus yellow marigold garlands. Behind the arrangement, the lower legs and staff of a standing figure appear in a framed picture on a wall, with a brass oil lamp on the right and a brass plate with a stick of incense at the lower right. No people are visible in the scene.

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A photo of a flower arrangement laid on a green satin cloth with a blue and gold patterned border at the bottom right. Several large chrysanthemums in yellow, magenta, white, pink, blue and teal surround two terracotta lamps with flower-filled cups, and marigold garlands in yellow and purple frame the edge. A leopard-print cloth is visible at the lower right. No people, deity murti or a person depiction is visible; the arrangement appears to be a floral offering set for ritual use.A close overhead photograph of a pair of dark stone sandals or padukas placed on a green satin cloth with a red and gold border. The sandals are decorated with fresh flowers: yellow and orange marigolds, white and blue chrysanthemums, pink blossoms and purple buds arranged in garlands around the base. No people are visible in the frame. The tiled floor and a silver-toned metal surface appear at the edges.Overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a brass tray draped with a red cloth edged in gold border. A black stone base holds a central set of flowers in yellow, orange, pink, white and magenta blooms, with a ring of yellow and purple marigold garlands around the edge. Two wooden bowls or dishes sit at the top, and two small wooden objects rest on the black base. No people are visible; the scene shows a floral puja offering set on a metal tray.A photograph from above of a Shiva lingam set on a purple silk cloth with a dark blue border woven in gold. The black stone lingam is surrounded by a ring of marigold-style flowers in yellow and purple, and its top and sides are decorated with chrysanthemums in yellow, orange, white, pink and bright blue. Two brown wooden-tone pieces lie across the base, with a tall brass-coloured ritual vessel partly visible at the top edge. No people are visible in the frame, and the arrangement appears to be a deity murti prepared for worship.2026-01-01Close 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.A photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a green satin cloth with gold-embroidered edges. A pair of wooden sandals, or paduka, is decorated with pink, blue, yellow and white chrysanthemum-type flowers, with yellow marigold-style blossoms arranged in a ring around them. Small wooden items and purple flower buds are scattered among the blossoms. The cloth sits on a tiled floor, and a blue patterned fabric edge is visible at the lower right. No people are visible.2025-06-06A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a green satin cloth set on a tiled floor. A dark stone object. Two small terracotta oil lamps sit on either side of the central stone. Two brown mushroom-shaped items rest on the stone, and a golden-edged blue cloth border appears at the left. No people are visible.2025-04-07Overhead photo of a ritual offering on a brass tray lined with a red cloth with gold border. Two pairs of dark wooden sandals or padukas are arranged on the tray, decorated with yellow, orange, white and pink chrysanthemums and yellow marigold garlands. Small brass lamps or cups sit among the flowers, and a leopard-print cloth lies at the right edge on a grey floor. No people are visible, and the scene shows a padapuja-style arrangement of floral decoration.2026-01-16Top-down photo of a paduka puja arrangement on a brass tray lined with green cloth. A pair of wooden sandal-shaped padukas is decorated with white and teal-green chrysanthemums, with more white and green flowers scattered across the black tiled surface. A border of yellow marigold garlands interspersed with purple flowers frames the tray. Small terracotta lamps sit between the padukas. No people are visible, only a tiger-striped fabric edge at the lower right.2024-12-09A top-down photograph of a Paduka Puja arrangement: a pair of tan leather sandals placed on a dark textured mat over a red cloth. The sandals are ringed with blossoms in alternating blue, magenta and violet, with a row of yellow marigold garlands along the upper edge and two small brown stone or wooden items near the top. A brass tray edge is visible at the bottom. No people are visible.2024-06-09Overhead 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.2025-03-04Overhead photo of a floral offering arranged on a tiled floor. Yellow and white chrysanthemums and green chrysanthemum-like blooms form a ring around a bowl or dish on a deep purple cloth edged with a gold-patterned border. Beside it, a leopard-print fabric holds a stack of yellow flower garlands, and at the right edge a small brass or copper vessel sits next to a red apple. No people are visible; the scene reads as a puja offering setup.