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A close photograph of a decorated altar cloth draped in red velvet with gold sequin and green zari borders. On a brass plate sit two small cylindrical pieces resembling padukas or wooden stands, decorated with red, pink and yellow ixora flowers and green leaves. A silver bowl of yellow flowers and sliced apple sits at left, and a small silver plate lies at right. The surrounding altar has red flower arrangements and ornate gold-framed trays, indicating a temple worship setup. No people are visible.

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A close photograph of a puja offering arrangement on a maroon and gold brocade cloth. At the centre, a brass plate holds a heap of ixora flowers in red, orange and yellow, with two violet star-shaped blossoms and green leaves. To the left, a steel bowl holds sliced apple, pear and raisins. Gilded framed trays with red and orange flowers sit at the top edge. No people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a temple puja table set with offerings. At the centre, a heap of red and orange ixora flowers with green leaves sits on a brass-coloured leaf plate, flanked by two small metal items. To the left, a silver-toned dish holds sliced apples, red grapes and other fruit, with yellow flowers beside it. A maroon and gold brocade cloth covers the table over a yellow fabric with gold patterning. Behind, ornate silver trays hold more red and pink flowers and a small decorated deity murti. At right, a silver oil lamp with a lit wick and a round engraved silver plate sit on the table. No people are visible.Close view of a pair of wooden padukas (sandals) on a red velvet cloth covered with gold sequin embroidery, decorated with garlands and loose clusters of yellow and red ixora flowers, green leaves and two lavender ceramic star-shaped flowers set on the sandal stands. Above, a gold-embroidered ornamental collar or necklace is partly visible on a deity murti or image, with a gilded frame behind. No people are visible. This appears to be the Guru Padhuka decoration of a temple shrine.A photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold and sequin motifs, set on a green and gold embroidered textile. Orange and cream frangipani-like flowers and blue flowers are scattered over the padukas, with green leaves and a sprig at the top. No people are visible, and the ritual setting suggests a padapuja arrangement of guru padukas.A photograph of a decorated altar table draped in green cloth with gold embroidery. Three metal murtis stand on silver-rimmed trays: the central figure wears an orange garment, layered bead and gold necklaces, and a crown, flanked by a figure on the left with a red cap and a figure on the right with a crown and orange cloth. Each is adorned with blue-violet flowers and garlands of red, orange and yellow blossoms with green leaves. In the foreground sits a red velvet cloth holding a flower-decorated offering, with steel bowls and covered dishes, a brass lamp with a lit wick on the right, and a white cloth bundle on the left. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar with no people present. Three ornate murti figures stand on gilded trays over a green embroidered cloth: a small figure on the left with a red-brown body and jeweled garland, a central figure draped in red and adorned with blue and gold jewels, and a figure on the right in orange and gold with a crown and jeweled necklace. The murtis are heaped with red, orange, yellow and pink flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. In the foreground a red silk cloth is piled with red and yellow ixora-type flowers, with silver plates holding sliced papaya and a lamp with a lit flame on the right. Golden drapes form the background.2024-06-23A decorated temple altar with three deity murtis on a green embroidered cloth with gold border. Center: a seated murti in orange cloth wearing a blue and red beaded garland and a crown-like headdress, flanked by red and yellow flower heaps and blue star-shaped flowers. Left: a standing murti with a jeweled ornament and bow-like object. Right: a standing murti in orange with a tall crown holding flowers. Silver trays hold red and yellow flowers, a bowl of white sweets, a silver plate, a lit oil lamp on a silver stand, and a small silver cup. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.A photograph of an altar display of three deity murtis dressed with flower garlands and ornaments, set on a green embroidered cloth with a red velvet cloth in front. The central murti wears an orange and red sari, a large gold and jewelled necklace, and a crown-like headdress decorated with blue flowers, seated on a silver-bordered platform surrounded by red and orange flower heaps. The murti on the left wears a dark tunic with flower decorations and stands on an ornate tray with orange and yellow flowers. The murti on the right wears an orange-red garment with jewelled necklaces and holds yellow and red flowers. In the foreground are a silver plate of sliced apples, a conch shell, a silver bowl with small offerings, and a red flower arrangement on a silver dish. Golden drapery forms the background.A ritual offering arranged on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold paisley and sequin motifs. Two wooden padukas, or sandals, are decorated with white and yellow plumeria flowers, red flowers and green leaves, placed at the centre. Beside them sit a silver tray holding a conch shell, a small bowl of red powder, a bowl of red flowers, and a bowl of colourful sweets or fruit pieces. On the right, a polished silver plate holds a lit oil lamp in a metal stand, and a silver dish with an engraved design rests nearby. No people are visible.2024-06-18Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti or altar arrangement. A red cloth with gold sequin and zari embroidery covers the base, with a green-and-gold bordered cloth above. Two brass-coloured peetha stands or pedestal holders carry orange ixora flowers, purple-blue flowers and green leaves. Above, a red garment draped on the deity is adorned with a silver-and-blue gemstone necklace. Yellow curtain in the background. No people are visible.2024-11-10A photo of a temple altar dressed for worship with red and gold brocade cloth. At the centre sits a deity murti in orange garments, adorned with a large jewelled necklace of blue and red stones and a gold crown, with a green leaf tucked behind it. Flanking figures on either side wear jewelled necklaces and orange garments and hold yellow and orange flowers. Red ixora and yellow flower garlands lie on ornate trays and a central pile of yellow and red blossoms. Metal plates hold cut fruit, a bowl of red powder, a small lamp dish and a cup. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.A decorated altar for a puja, with three small metal deity murtis standing on red-and-gold trays against a gold drape and green embroidered cloth. The left murti is a standing figure holding a flute, the centre murti wears a multi-jewelled necklace and orange garment, and the right murti is a seated figure with a crown and a smaller companion figure. Red ixora flowers and green leaves are arranged around each tray. In the foreground are a brass plate with a red cloth, a flower, a lit lamp, a metal bowl of kumkum and betel-like leaves, and a brass tray with a small plate. No people are visible.2024-06-16