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Top-down photo of a dark blue-grey stone or metal yoni-lingam-style murti on a brass tray, decorated with white and yellow chrysanthemums, yellow marigolds and a purple flower garland. Two terracotta or clay oil lamps sit among the flowers, and a cream silk cloth with gold border edges surrounds the tray. A leopard-print cloth is visible at the left edge, and the grey tiled floor is visible around the tray. No people are visible.

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Overhead photo of a dark grey stone lingam decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums, yellow marigold garlands, purple globe amaranth blossoms and a blue flower on top. The lingam sits on a green satin cloth edged with gold-patterned blue and magenta borders, with terracotta or wooden oval offerings and a wooden yoke-like piece placed around its base. A leopard-print cloth is partly visible at the left edge on grey floor tiles. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a decorated ritual object resting on a white cloth with gold-bordered edges, set on a dark tray. A dark blue-grey cloth covers the centre, with a pair of terracotta-coloured wooden or clay sandal-shaped pieces placed on it. The object is surrounded by yellow chrysanthemums, purple and pink flowers, red roses, green leaves and a garland of yellow blossoms. Two brown round items sit among the flowers. No people are visible, and no deity figure or readable text appears in the frame.Overhead photo of a floor-level ritual arrangement on grey tiles, with no people visible. A dark textured cloth sits on a teal and gold brocade mat, ringed by a garland of yellow marigolds interspersed with purple flowers. At the centre are a red rose and yellow chrysanthemums, with two curved wooden horn-like objects and a wooden yoke-shaped piece set across the middle. A leopard-print cloth and a patterned rug lie at the edges. The visible setting shows flowers and offerings arranged for worship.Overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a green satin cloth with red and blue gold-patterned borders, set on a grey tiled floor. Two dark grey stone slabs hold orange-brown clay items with a braided cord strip between them. Bright yellow chrysanthemum flowers and marigolds form a ring around the slabs, with a small cluster of pink flowers at the left. A leopard-print fabric edge is visible at the bottom.Overhead photo of a dark stone object. Yellow chrysanthemums, red roses, pink flowers and a white jasmine garland surround it. A tan-orange wooden or metal arch with white-and-red dots and green leaves rests across the upper part. Two round brass or copper lamps sit on pink flower beds at the base. A white cloth with gold and blue borders lies beneath, and tiger-print fabric appears at the right edge. No people are visible.2025-01-27Overhead photo of a Paduka Puja arrangement. A pair of wooden paduka sandals rests on a dark, textured base on a red cloth. The sandals are draped with a white jasmine garland and crowned with yellow and maroon chrysanthemums. A large white flower and a sprig of green leaves lie at the centre, with a white flower below and a cinnamon-like stick nearby. A leopard-print cloth edges the right side. No people are visible.2024-11-27A close overhead photo of a pair of brown leather sandals, the paduka, placed on a dark cushion over a magenta silk cloth with gold border. The sandals are decorated with yellow chrysanthemums, orange-brown chrysanthemums, white and lavender daisies, green leaves, and white jasmine garlands. A leopard-print fabric edges the right side and grey floor tiles appear at the top. No people are visible; the setting is a worship arrangement of paduka with flowers.2024-08-21Overhead photo of a pair of wooden paduka sandals placed on a dark stone surface, decorated with yellow and orange chrysanthemum garlands, white blossoms, red roses and jasmine buds. The paduka rest on a pink silk cloth with gold border, on a grey tiled floor, with a leopard-print mat at the edge and brass puja vessels partly visible at the bottom. No people are visible.Top-down photo of a floral arrangement on a green satin cloth. Yellow chrysanthemums, marigold-like blooms with purple accents, and a few cream and rust-tinged flowers form a ring around a pair of brown wooden sandals, with green leaves placed between them. Two small wooden stands or pegs sit in the lower part of the ring. The sandals rest on a dark textured surface. No people are visible.Overhead view of a pair of wooden sandals placed on a dark grey textured cushion or mat, set within a ring of yellow and white flowers including marigolds and chrysanthemums, with purple beads interspersed and a green cloth beneath. No people are visible. The sandals are the central object, surrounded by floral decoration on a tiled floor.2025-03-05Overhead photo of a Paduka Puja display on a grey tiled floor: a pair of wooden paduka sandals rests on a dark stone base, decorated with yellow, white and burgundy chrysanthemums, jasmine garlands, green leaves, and a cloth with a gold-bordered edge. A leopard-print cloth lies at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2024-08-30Close overhead photo of a dark grey stone Shiva lingam on a purple silk cloth with a gold brocade border. The lingam is decorated with white and pink chrysanthemums, dark maroon chrysanthemums, yellow marigold garlands and green leaves, with curved brown wooden or clay pieces placed around its base. No people are visible. The arrangement is a floral decoration of a lingam, suggestive of a puja offering.