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A photograph of a puja arrangement on a purple and teal striped cloth. Two silver sandal-shaped padukas rest on a red and gold brocade cushion on a low stand, decorated with red roses. Below, a grey silk cloth holds brass plates of red flowers, small brass bowls of kumkum, turmeric, vibhuti and rice, a lit oil lamp, a conch shell, a plate of rudraksha beads and an incense stick. Brass trays in the foreground hold rose petals, a bell, a bowl of white powder and a spoon. Three brass oil lamps stand on a platform behind under gold and orange draped fabric. No people are visible.

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Overhead photo of a ritual setup on a purple striped cloth, with no people visible. Two silver padukas (sandals) rest on a red and gold brocade cloth at the top, decorated with red flowers. Below, on a grey cloth with gold border, brass and copper bowls hold red rose petals, vermilion, turmeric, kumkum, fruit and nuts, with a lit oil lamp, a small bell, a brass pot and a conch-shaped vessel. A brass tray holds white powder and red kumkum, and an octagonal brass container is filled with rose petals. Three brass lamps stand at the top edge. A timestamp reads 26-Jun-2024 7:00:45 am.A photograph of a puja setup with no people visible. On a purple striped cloth sits a padapooja arrangement: a pair of silver sandal-shaped padukas (sacred footprints) on an orange and gold brocade cushion decorated with pink flowers. Brass lamps and a white conch stand on a green cloth behind. In the foreground, a grey cloth holds brass plates and bowls of pink petals, vermilion, turmeric, a lit oil lamp, a conch, incense sticks and rudraksha beads. A brass vessel of pink and yellow flowers and a brass aarti plate with white and red powders sit on a gold cloth below. A timestamp reads 27-Jun-2024 6:55:02 am.Overhead photo of a ritual puja arrangement on a purple cloth, rotated sideways. On a grey cloth with gold border sit small brass bowls and cups holding red rose petals, yellow turmeric and red kumkum, a rudraksha mala, a white conch shell, a brass incense stick and a small lit oil lamp. A brass plate of red rose petals sits at left beside a brass tray with white powder. To the right on a gold-and-red brocade cloth rest two silver padukas (sandal foot-shaped sacred footwear) decorated with red flowers, with brass lamp stands at the far right. A date stamp on the image reads 23-Jun-2024. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a temple puja setup on a purple cloth with teal stripes. Two silver padukas (sacred footwear) sit on a gold-and-red brocade cushion, decorated with red flowers. Below are brass plates of rose petals, a small oil lamp, turmeric and kumkum in bowls, rudraksha beads on a plate, a conch shell, a brass bell, and a brass aarti lamp. Brass and gold ritual vessels are on the floor below, with a brass plate holding white powder and a red powder. Gold throne-style cloths and oil lamps appear in the background. No people are visible.2024-09-07Overhead photograph of a Hindu pooja arrangement on a floor covered by a purple cloth with green stripes. At the top, a pair of silver padukas (sacred sandals) rest on a red and gold brocade cloth. Below, a grey cloth holds a brass puja plate with a small shivalinga, red rose petals, a brass bell, small brass bowls of turmeric, kumkum, vibhuti and rice, a rudraksha mala on a plate, a conch shell, and a lit oil lamp. A brass tray at the bottom holds a brass vessel with rose petals, silver-rimmed plates, and a bowl of red kumkum. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a temple puja arrangement on a purple cloth with green stripes. On a red and gold brocade cushion rest a pair of silver sandals or padukas with small figures. Below sits a grey cloth laid with brass plates of red roses, small brass bowls and cups, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, an incense stick sending up smoke, rudraksha beads on a plate, two yellow mangoes, a white conch shell, and bowls of kumkum, turmeric and powders. In the foreground a brass tray holds bowls of red paste, white powder and a cup, with a basket of red roses and yellow packets beside it. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 22-Jun-2024 6:44:51 am.Overhead photograph of a padapooja and Paramasiva pooja setup on a purple cloth with teal stripes. Two silver padukas (sandal-shaped foot impressions) rest on a gold-and-red brocade cushion at the top of the frame, decorated with pink flowers. Below, a grey cloth holds brass plates of pink rose petals, small brass bowls of powders, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a conch shell. At the bottom, a brass tray with a bowl of pink petals, a green booklet, grey and red powders, and a brass plate with leaves. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 03-Jul-2024 6:42:06 am and a caption reads Padapooja And Paramasiva Pooja_SSJP.2024-02-07Overhead photo of a pooja arrangement on a purple striped cloth. Upper centre shows a pair of silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) with rose petals on a gold and red brocade cushion on a low gold stand. Below, a grey silk cloth with gold border holds brass plates of pink and white flowers, small brass bowls of turmeric, kumkum and vibhuti, two yellow mangoes, a lit oil lamp, a conch shell and a brass bell. Bottom right, a brass tray holds turmeric, red kumkum and white powder with two bells, beside a bowl of pink rose petals and a silver lotus-shaped plate. No people are visible.2024-03-07A photograph of a puja setup in a temple shrine. A silver deity murti in an orange and gold garment, with pearl necklaces and a white head cloth, is seated on a gold-bordered throne behind brass lamps. In front, two silver linga-shaped murtis rest on a red and gold brocade cloth over a purple striped cloth. A grey cloth holds brass plates of red rose petals, turmeric and kumkum, rudraksha beads, a small lamp, incense sticks giving off smoke, and a brass kalasha. Brass vessels and a bowl of red roses sit in the foreground. A green timestamp reads 20-Jun-2024.A photograph of a temple puja arrangement with no people visible. In the foreground a grey cloth with gold border holds brass bowls of flowers, yellow powder, red kumkum, fruit, a brass lamp with a lit oil lamp, a metal cup with spoon, and a sandalwood-coloured paste in a bowl, with scattered pink petals. A stick of incense stands in a holder beside the lamp. Behind, a red and gold brocade cushion supports silver trays holding small silver vessels and pink roses. Beyond, a gold-draped throne-like seat sits in front of a deity murti wrapped in orange and gold cloth and decorated with white pearl ornaments. Purple cloth covers the floor and brass lamps stand at the sides. The timestamp reads 18-Jun-2024 6:55:49 am.2024-07-10A photograph of a temple puja arrangement on a purple cloth with a grey runner edged in gold zari. In the centre, a cushion draped in pink and gold brocade with peacock motifs supports two silver vessels with a pink rose. Brass bowls hold rose petals, turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood paste and dates, alongside a brass bell, a small conch, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a tray of rudraksha beads. In the foreground a brass tray overflows with fresh red and pink roses. Gold-embroidered draperies and brass lamps stand in the background. No people are visible.2024-11-25A photo of a padapooja setup laid out on a purple cloth with green stripes. On a green cushion with yellow border sits a pair of silver sandal-shaped padukas decorated with pink flowers, the ritual footwear used in padapooja. In front, a grey cloth holds brass bowls of kumkum, turmeric, rudraksha beads and sandalwood-coloured paste, a brass bell, a conch shell, a small oil lamp and pink and white flowers. Behind, three brass lamps stand before gold-embroidered draped fabric. On the lower right, golden trays hold flowers, green leaves and a brass kalasha-style vessel. No people are visible.2024-05-08