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A photograph of a puja setup on a black and white marble-tiled platform with no people visible. Two golden figurines stand on pedestals, one in a maroon and gold outfit with a blue turban and the other in a green sari with a jewelled necklace. Between them sits a covered object draped in blue brocade with gold necklaces. In the foreground a large brass thali holds a conch shell, a red cloth, a small oil lamp, a vermilion dish and a bottle. Beside it a second brass tray holds a golden footwear-shaped object garlanded with orange and white marigolds and scattered petals. A brass bell, steel bowls with food, a brass cup, an apple, and a platter of oranges, pears, a pineapple and pomegranate complete the offerings.

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Photograph of a puja setup on a black and white marble floor with no people present. Two brass trays hold offerings: one has a folded red and gold cloth, a small brass ornament, a white conch shell, a brass oil lamp and a small bowl of sweets; the other has marigold and white flower garlands, gold-coloured ceremonial objects and fruit. A large plate of fresh fruit including pineapple, pomegranate, apples, oranges, pears and grapes sits on the right. Behind them are two standing brass figures in traditional dress, one in maroon with gold trim and one in green, plus a folded blue and gold cloth bundle, all in front of an orange drape.2024-05-13Photograph of a puja arrangement on orange and maroon cloth on a concrete floor. Two painted clay or metal figures in blue garments stand flanking a silver-and-gold serpent hood (naga) backdrop garlanded with marigolds and pink flowers. Brass plates hold padukas (sandal-style footwear), a lit oil lamp, plumeria flowers, marigolds, a green betel leaf, coconut-like offerings, a brass bell and small bowls of kumkum and vibhuti. A maroon cloth with golden nandi bull and temple motifs hangs at right. A timestamp reads Oct. 14, 2024 1:41:32 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-14A temple altar arrangement with no people present. Two brass and wood-toned murtis stand on a black and white marble platform: a standing male figure with rudraksha-style beads and a red-and-gold dhoti, and a female figure in a purple and orange lehenga-style garment with gold jewellery. A garland of orange marigolds and white flowers hangs on each figure. In front, a stainless steel tray holds copper tumblers, small bowls of cooked rice, vegetables and fried food, and a large brass plate holds a silver-coloured box, a white conch-like vessel, a brass bell-lamp and a brass dish. Another brass plate holds a marigold and rose garland, and a small plate of pink petals sits in front. A red-and-gold cloth backdrop hangs behind.Photograph of an empty shrine setup in a temple room with black glossy floor tiles and gold-framed pillars. Two statues stand on a dark stone base: a male figure in dark clothing and a female figure in an orange and green sari, behind a purple and gold silk-draped figure. Garlands of white jasmine and orange and red flowers hang around a brown and yellow cloth backdrop printed with a deity image. Brass trays hold a mango, an apple, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, copper cups and a wooden box with matchsticks. A marigold and white flower ring frames a pair of brass sandals. Plates of food and a steel bowl sit on a white marble counter, with a plastic water jug in front. No people are visible.2024-08-20A photograph of a ritual puja arrangement on an orange cloth, with no people visible. Two standing figurines in blue and gold robes flank a dark stone linga with a silver mukha, all decorated with garlands of pink and orange flowers. A brass bell, a large brass tray holding a red hibiscus flower and a brass kalasha-style vessel, copper lamps, small brass plates with yellow flowers, a conch shell, and a folded white cloth with a striped border are arranged on the floor. A garlanded deity murti sits at the right edge. A timestamp reads Oct. 22, 2024 8:49:28 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-22KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 6/16/20212021-06-16A photograph of a temple shrine arranged for worship on a white cloth, with a row of small metal deity murtis decorated with flowers and garlands, including a blue-robed figure with a tall striped headdress and a green-robed figure with a peacock-like crown. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the sides. In the foreground, gold plates hold rice, flower-garnished objects, kumkum and vibhuti in bowls, and a folded red-and-gold cloth. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits at left. No people are visible.2025-11-27KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 5/6/20212021-05-06Photo 82868692021-02-05 +1 copiesA temple altar display on a silver cloth with brass ritual vessels. In the foreground a steel plate holds sliced orange, a green mango, a banana, a bowl of yellow rice dish, and a copper cup. A small brass lamp with a lit flame and a brass incense stand with rising smoke sit nearby, along with a brass bell and a brass plate. Behind, several deity murti figurines stand on a glass shelf, including a figure with a trident, and a golden-yellow cloth draped over a murti adorned with a pearl necklace. Greenish-gold saree fabric is visible at the top. No people are visible.2021-09-22A photograph of a puja arrangement on the floor of a temple hall with no people visible. Brass plates hold a lamp, a conch shell, a small brass kalasha-style vessel, sacred stones, bell-metal bowls with flower petals and red kumkum, a bell, and a red cloth with dark beads. Two small figures in pink saris with red hibiscus flowers stand on a green-draped platform beside a flower-garlanded vessel, and two brass lamps light the scene. A timestamp and location text appear in the lower right corner.2025-02-23Indoor shrine with several deity murtis dressed in green and gold silk with pearl and jewel necklaces and crowns, seated on yellow-gold draped seats against red fabric. In front, on a red and patterned floor mat, sit a silver bell, brass oil lamps, a brass pot with a spout, a plate of cut apple and fruit, a bowl of yellow rice with vegetables, a steel cup of liquid, and pink flowers, typical of a puja offering. No people are visible.2020-12-25