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Close photo of a home shrine with an ornate gilded throne-like seat draped in blue velvet and gold leaf motifs. In the foreground a round brass tray holds a lit clay oil lamp, a small crystal or glass lingam-shaped object, and red roses and yellow marigolds. Behind, a brass disc engraved with Om, a small brass Ganesha figure, a brass deity murti holding a staff, a silver pyramid-shaped box, and a bundle of incense sticks. A framed printed picture of a bearded man in saffron appears at the top, with yellow flowers arranged around the shrine. No people are visible.

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Indoor shrine photograph of a ritual altar with no people visible. A large polished brass bowl-shaped vessel stands on a brass pedestal draped in a dark blue cloth with gold embroidery, decorated with red roses, yellow marigolds and a garland. Behind it hangs a large printed photograph of a person in a red garment with a flower garland, cut off at the top. To the left stands a small framed picture of a deity with a pyramid-shaped temple backdrop and a gold figurine, and to the right a cutout image of a figure with a white beard and red turban holding a cane. A lit oil lamp sits on the right and a copper lamp with a flame on the left. Foreground offerings include a plate of sliced cucumber, a green lime on a steel plate, a brass kalasha-style pot, a small brass bell or lamp and a conch shell.2024-10-26A photograph of a home shrine set up for worship, with no people visible. A large polished brass bowl on a brass pedestal sits at the centre, filled with yellow marigold flowers and red roses, and draped with a dark blue cloth edged in gold leaf-shaped embroidery. Strands of rudraksha beads lie across the cloth. A small brass pot on a stand holds yellow flowers and red roses. Behind, a framed printed image shows a deity form under a temple-tower backdrop, with small brass figurines garlanded with white and red flowers on a red-trimmed altar. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick stands at the right, and a brass plate of bananas and other offerings sits at the bottom edge, with scattered petals on the wooden shelf. A timestamp in the corner reads Chennai Apr 20, 2025 05:13:00.2025-04-20Close-up photo of a small household shrine on a burlap cloth. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in the foreground beside a brass plate heaped with yellow marigold petals and a brass bowl of flowers. Behind them stands a small brass Ganesha figure and a brass Nataraja dancing Shiva figure framed in a circular aureole, with a ribbed glass or crystal object among the flowers. A dark crystal cluster and an orange fruit sit at the edges. No people are visible.2025-08-08A dim wooden home shrine cabinet photographed straight on, with no people present. A large brass bowl stands centrally on a brass base draped with a navy cloth with gold trim and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Behind it, a large framed photograph shows a deity in red garments wearing red-and-white flower garlands. On the left, a small golden deity murti sits within a framed picture of a temple gopuram, with yellow marigolds and red roses arranged around it. Oil lamps with lit flames sit on brass stands, a brass pot and small brass bell lie on the lower shelf, and a brass tray holds yellow and pink flowers. A paper cutout of a bearded figure in orange robes with a garland stands on the right edge, next to a timestamp reading Chennai Nov 7, 2024 05:40:26.2024-06-11Photograph of a home shrine set up for ritual worship. A large polished brass bowl on a gold-toned pedestal stands at the centre, draped with a dark blue cloth edged in gold embroidery and decorated with yellow marigold flowers. Behind it, a framed picture shows a robed figure with a turban and a rudraksha-style necklace. Nearby stand a brass oil lamp with a lit wick, a small brass lamp on a stand, brass vessels, a brass pot, a white conch shell and loose marigolds on a copper tray. A devotional print of a multi-headed deity and smaller gods appears at the upper left. No people are visible.2024-10-31A home shrine photographed in a small room with dark wood cabinetry. A large brass bowl on a stepped brass base stands at centre, draped in navy velvet with gold leaf trim and decorated with yellow marigold garlands. Smaller brass deity figures, a conch shell, a brass bell, a brass kalasha-style pot and a lit oil lamp in a brass holder sit on the shelf. A brass plate holds marigold petals and a red-flamed wick lamp. A pictured deity, possibly with a bindi and red garments, appears on a tiled backdrop. On the right, a framed printed portrait shows a man in saffron robes, a turban and a long beaded mala, holding a staff. A green fruit lies in front. A timestamp reads Chennai Oct 22, 2024.2024-10-22A small shrine photographed at night with warm light: a brass lamp with a lit flame stands at left, beside a brass puja tray with yellow flowers and a brass bell. A brass kalasha-style vessel rests on a gold-patterned blue cloth draped over an ornate brass pedestal, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and dark rudraksha beads. Brass pots, a conch shell, a small bowl of offerings and a copper plate of petals sit in front. Behind, a printed image shows a temple gopuram and a saffron-clad figure with a wrapped headpiece and long rudraksha mala, shown on a card and as a printed picture. The scene is a domestic-style puja setup with timestamp and location overlay reading Chennai, Oct 23, 2024.2024-10-23A photograph of a home shrine niche with a dark wooden back and a bronze puja setup. At centre, a large brass bowl on a stepped brass base holds a dark stone figure decorated with yellow marigold flowers and white blossoms, flanked by navy cloth panels with gold leaf embroidery. Above, a printed image shows a seated figure in red with flower garlands. A brass lamp with a lit wick, a small brass plate with kumkum and yellow flowers, brass bells and a white conch, and a green cucumber on a copper tray sit in front. A printed picture of a bearded figure in a turban and white robe with a rudraksha-style mala appears at right, and a small deity panel with a lamp appears at upper left. The timestamp reads Chennai and Nov 1, 2024 05:55:12.2024-11-01A photograph of a small altar on a wooden tray with a damp, sugar-like sprinkling and scattered white particles. A brass or gold-toned shivalinga with a small red mark sits on a brass base at the top. Around it are small metal deity murtis, including a standing figure in a crown and dhoti-like dress and a seated figure, plus a dark bronze-toned sculpture. Red roses and yellow chrysanthemums are placed among them, and a green backdrop is behind. The setting suggests abhishekam offerings. A timestamp reads 25 Nov 2025 17:36:56 and location Chennai.2025-11-25A small home shrine photographed at dusk, with no people present. A brass pedestal with a golden bowl-shaped top is draped in a dark blue cloth edged with gold leaf motifs and garlanded with yellow marigolds. Behind it, a framed picture shows a multi-tiered temple gopuram, and a brass deity murti stands on the left beside a figure in a red-and-white painted print. A small brass lamp with a lit wick sits on a stand at left, a copper plate of marigold petals and a white conch shell lie on the wooden shelf, and a red oil lamp burns in the foreground beside a whole pear and a copper tray scattered with petals. A timestamp reads Chennai Oct 6, 2024 05:29:36.2024-05-10A small home shrine cabinet with dark wooden doors set up for puja. A large brass bowl on a footed brass base sits at the centre, decorated with yellow marigold flowers and a dark blue cloth with gold trim. Behind it a framed picture shows a figure in pink and red clothing seated on a pink cushion. To the left stand small brass deity figures, a framed image of a shrine-like deity with a crowned figure, and lit oil lamps. A white conch shell, a brass bell, a brass kalasha-style pot, a brass plate with flowers, and a yellow fruit rest on the lower shelf. A vibhuti-marked sacred ash bowl and a rudraksha-like bead item lie near the base. No people are visible.2024-05-11Close photo of a home-style shrine corner with a brass kalasha standing on a small brass tray strewn with yellow marigold flowers. Behind it stands a small brass or gold-toned deity murti with red and white garlands, flanked by two smaller brass figures also garlanded. A framed printed picture behind shows a multi-headed deity figure within a golden arch. A large ornate brass lamp-stand and a dark cloth edged with gold leaf motifs and rudraksha beads sit to the right. No people are visible.2025-06-03