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A photograph of three small deity murtis set on a red cloth on a floor by a plain pale wall. The left figure is a golden-toned murti wearing a jeweled crown, a white pearl and stone garland and a teal dhoti with gold border, holding a pink flower. The centre murti is draped in teal and gold-bordered silk with red bead necklaces and a pink flower on its head. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, pearl and gold necklaces and a teal sari with gold border, holding a pink flower. In the lower right, a brass plate holds a lit oil lamp and a brass aarti lamp, and a red cloth, comb and small containers sit in the foreground. A timestamp reads 28-Jul-2024 4:59:39 am and Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP.

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Photograph of a Palliyezhuchi (morning awakening) pooja arrangement on a maroon cloth. Three small deity murtis in teal and gold garments stand in a row, two with pink flowers at their heads and strings of pearls or beads at their necks. In front are trays holding a brass bell, a small oil lamp with a flame, a brass bowl of white offerings, a red and gold cloth, a comb, a mirror, toothbrushes, a container and incense sticks. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 28-Jul-2024 4:59:17 am.Three small festival murtis (deity statues) displayed side by side on a green cloth at a temple. The central figure is a headless or faceless body dressed in a teal and blue striped silk garment with a gold-bordered hem and a beaded gold necklace, with a red flower placed on top. The figure at left is a lighter-skinned murti in a maroon robe with gold trim, a jeweled crown, a beaded garland and raised hands. The figure at right wears a green and gold brocade skirt, a gold-patterned orange shawl, a jeweled crown and a long beaded mala, holding a red flower. Behind them stands a larger deity figure in a green and pink sari with gold border, and gold ornamental decoration. A timestamp in the lower right reads 17-Jun-2024 5:25:19 pm.2024-11-25A photograph of a Palliyezluchchi waking ritual arrangement on a maroon cloth-covered platform. Two small brass-coloured deity figures stand on either side, wearing teal sarees with gold borders, pearl and bead garlands and tall crowns. A central seated figure is draped in teal fabric with red beaded and white pearl garlands. In front are brass plates holding almonds, a brass bowl, a small lamp and incense sticks, a brass kalasha-style vessel, toothbrushes and a comb. A timestamp reads 27-Jul-2024 4:58:32 am.A photograph of a Palliyezhchi (wake-up) pooja arrangement on a purple silk cloth with gold zari border, set on a low wooden platform against a plain wall. Two small deity murtis flank the centre: the left figure wears a teal and red garment with a red bead mala and a pink flower; the right figure wears a teal dress with a white pearl mala, a crown and a pink flower. In the centre, a white silver-embroidered cloth covers a mound with a pink flower and a gold-and-green ornament. In front stand a brass plate with an oil lamp, a brass cup, a brass spouted vessel and a white shell-like bowl. To the right sit a box of toiletries, a comb, a mirror, a pink bowl, and a tray with ornaments, a red cloth and folded garments. No people are visible.2024-08-08A photograph of a small ritual setup on a wooden table with a red and yellow patterned cloth. Two small figurines in teal and green garments with pearl necklaces and tall crowns flank a central object draped in white and red beaded cloth. In front are a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, incense stick, a bowl of pink flowers and a bowl of rice. A comb, a tin and a folded yellow cloth sit nearby. No people are visible. A printed timestamp reads 11-Aug-2024 5:06:28 am.2024-11-08A photograph of a Palliyezhchi (waking-up) ritual setup on a purple and gold brocade cloth. Two small gilded deity murtis flank a central covered figure draped in a white fabric with colourful sequined embroidery and a pink flower. The left figure wears a red beaded necklace and pink flower, the right wears a pearl and gold necklace and teal garment. Brass plates hold a lit oil lamp, a small brass vessel and a conch-like container. A box holds combs, toothpaste, soap and a comb set; a decorated tray holds gold and red ornaments and a yellow cloth. No people are visible.2024-08-08A photograph of a ritual setup on a magenta and gold brocade cloth, apparently for Palliyezhuchi (morning awakening) pooja. Two small brass-coloured figures of deities flank the centre; the left figure wears a red beaded necklace and a green-and-gold garment with a pink flower, the right wears a white pearl necklace, a teal garment and a tall crown, holding a pink flower. Between them stands a white silk-draped deity murti with a gold crown and a pink flower. In front, a brass plate holds a bowl of white sweet offering, a small oil lamp, a brass cup and a bell-like brass item, with incense sticks at left. A steel box holds a comb, a Himalaya product and other toiletries, and a tray at right holds a folded yellow and white cloth and small brass items. A wall with stains forms the backdrop.2024-07-08A small household shrine arrangement against a pale wall, showing no people. Two small brass or bronze deity figures stand on either side, one with a teal garment and pearl necklaces and a crown, the other similarly dressed with a yellow flower. A central draped white and silver cloth covers a seated or raised object adorned with red beads and a yellow flower garland. In front sit a brass tray holding a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, a small brass cup, a bowl of pink flower petals and a bowl of white sweets or offering. A cream bowl with a metal lid, a comb, a box with toiletry items and a plate with decorative items sit on the right, with a red and maroon checkered cloth underneath. A timestamp at lower right reads 11-Aug-2024 5:06:40 am and Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP.2024-11-08A photograph of three small gilded metal murti figures on a gold-coloured platform in a temple hall with a white marble floor. The left figure is a standing male murti with a jeweled crown, a multi-strand pearl and stone necklace, and a green striped garment with gold border. The centre is a draped cylindrical base in teal and brown striped silk with a gold necklace and a small carved head on top. The right figure is a standing female murti with a jewelled headdress, a gold pendant necklace, a pearl garland and a cream and teal garment, holding an object in one hand. Blurred coloured cloths and offerings sit in the background. Green timestamp text reads 28-Jun-2024 6:54:51 pm, Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam _SSJP.Close view of a temple altar with a large deity murti dressed in a pink and green silk sari with gold zari borders, adorned with jeweled necklaces, a long black braid and a red flower. Beside it stand two smaller metal figures: on the left a figure in green and gold robes with a crown and pearl garland, on the right a figure in green and gold silk with a red flower and bead necklaces. A green silk-draped base holds a kalasha-like offering with a red flower and gold beaded garland. Background shows gold-finished ornamental metalwork and a garlanded metal figure with raised hands. Green and gold cloth covers the altar, with scattered red petals. A timestamp reads 19-Jun-2024 6:02:38 pm.2024-11-25A photograph of three metal deity murtis set on a golden wooden tray before an abhishekam, with a small purple and gold cloth bed and lion figures visible in the background. The figure on the left is a standing metal murti with a crown, white pearl garland and purple shawl, one hand raised. The central object is a covered vessel or bhoga figure draped in teal and gold-bordered silk with a red bead necklace and gold collar. The figure on the right holds a lamp-like object, wears a jeweled crown, white pearl garland and a gold pendant. Pink timestamp text on the lower right reads the date and time of the Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam.Photograph of a shrine arrangement showing two life-size deity murti figures, one on the left in a black and gold patterned gown with a golden crown-like headdress and purple flowers, and one on the right in a pink draped sari with a gold crown, a flower-tipped staff and long dark hair. Between them sits a blue draped shivalinga-style form adorned with white pearl and rudraksha-style beaded malas and a purple flower on top, set on a pink and gold cloth. Behind them hangs a green silk cloth with gold motifs, and gold pillars frame the scene. Scattered yellow flowers lie on the floor. No physical people are visible.