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Ritual puja setup on a white marble platform in a temple. A black stone lingam is adorned with a white and orange flower garland and a gold necklace, and sits in a black-tiled basin. In the foreground, brass trays hold an ornate brass lamp stand with oil lamps, a brass kalasha vessel wrapped in a yellow cloth and green leaves, a plate of pink and white rose petals with green leaves, and a large brass plate heaped with pink and yellow rose petals. Smaller brass dishes hold turmeric powder and kumkum, a copper spoon and a steel water vessel sit nearby, and a brass pot stands on the left. No people are visible.
Photo 38 of 65 from 10 January 2026

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