A photograph of a gold ceremonial tray with an ornate gold necklace set with red stones and dangling gold beads, resting on a brown leopard-print cloth on a stainless steel surface. A pink lotus flower and two yellow marigold blossoms sit on the tray beside two gold lamp stands or vessels. No people are visible; the scene shows temple ritual objects and offerings arranged for worship. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a gold ceremonial tray with an ornate gold necklace set with red stones and dangling gold beads, resting on a brown leopard-print cloth on a stainless steel surface. A pink lotus flower and two yellow marigold blossoms sit on the tray beside two gold lamp stands or vessels. No people are visible; the scene shows temple ritual objects and offerings arranged for worship.

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Close-up photo of a Shiva lingam on a bronze yoni-peetha base, decorated with gold jewellery-style necklaces, a yellow marigold flower and pink rose petals scattered around. Behind it, an ornate repoussé bronze panel shows a seated deity pair with a trident. No people are visible; the image shows a temple deity decoration (alankaram) with floral offerings.

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