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Photo of a shrine table with two tall silver oil lamps (vilakku) whose flames are lit, set on a dark glossy surface. Red rose petals are scattered on a copper tray holding two small brass deity figurines, and a metal bowl of red petals with yellow turmeric sits in front. A round orange fruit lies nearby. On the left stands a small printed figure of a man with a golden crown or turban, saffron-orange clothing and a beaded mala, which the viewer cannot verify as a specific person from appearance alone. No people are visible.

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Close view of a puja altar with two tall silver oil lamps (vilakku) on the right, each with several lit flames, on a black glass table. In the centre, a steel bowl and a copper plate hold red rose petals, with a small pair of brass deity figures standing behind them. On the left, a cut-out printed picture of a man in saffron-red robes with a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala sits on a small stand, surrounded by scattered red petals. Behind the altar is a dark carved stone base with a swirling pattern and a maroon and gold cloth draped above it.2025-11-30A still-life photo of a worship setup on a black stone altar. Two tall polished brass oil lamps with flickering flames stand on a round silver tray scattered with pink and yellow petals, with a ripe banana and a small kumkum-coloured offering. A small brass deity murti pair sits on a wooden stand behind, and a silver bowl holds more petals. At left, a small figure of a seated saffron-clad sannyasi with a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits among rose petals; as a printed or statue depiction it is not a physical person. No people are present, so this is a vilakku puja lamp worship arrangement.2025-12-20A photograph of a temple altar setup with two brass oil lamps (vilakku) burning with multiple flames on a silver tray heaped with red and white rose petals. Beside the tray sits a small painted figurine of a bearded man in orange-red robes, a gold crown or headpiece, and gold beaded necklaces, seated on a dark base. A metal bowl of red petals and two small gold-coloured deity figurines sit nearby on a wooden plate. Behind them is a dark grey stone pedestal with carved scrollwork and the lower edge of a deity murti draped in a red and gold cloth. Scene suggests a vilakku puja offering.2025-12-06Photo 99214112022-09-17 +1 copiesA brass silver-toned tray holds three lit oil lamps on a dark glossy altar surface. The central lamp is an ornate gold-coloured brass lamp with an arched backdrop engraved with a seated deity murti, its flame rising from the oil cup. Two red decorative clay diyas with lit wicks flank it, and a smaller flame sits on the tray. Behind, a small gold figure of a seated deity with a garland and a gold-coloured printed or metal panel rest on the altar, with a purple cloth at the top edge. No people are visible.2024-11-01Photo 99201532022-07-16 +1 copiesPhoto 82859812022-08-13 +1 copiesClose view of a Lakshmi Vilakku puja setup at a temple altar. Two tall silver-toned brass oil lamps with ornate peacock-style tops and twisted stems burn with bright flames, their bowls holding oil. In the foreground a silver tray is heaped with red and pink rose petals. Behind the lamps is a dark stone pedestal and a deity murti draped in a red and gold silk skirt. Small brass bowls of offerings sit on a silver tray at left, and scattered petals decorate the altar.2022-07-09 +1 copiesPhoto 99206932022-07-23 +1 copiesA close-up of a temple shrine set for worship: two tall brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops stand lit with multiple flames, flanked by gold-bordered draping and a red and pink fabric canopy above. Between them sits a small brass figurine pair. In the foreground a silver tray holds a heap of yellow and white rose petals in several small metal bowls, with loose petals scattered on the dark surface. No people are visible.2022-06-25 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 9/3/20222022-09-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a brass oil lamp burning on the left, its flame bright against a dark background. In the foreground a brass puja tray holds pink flower petals, a small brass cup and golden ornamental items. Behind them, a shelf of framed pictures and small figurines displays deity and saint images in red and gold tones. No people are visible in the frame.2022-02-17