A photograph from above of a black stone shivalinga decorated with flowers on a red cloth. A ring of yellow marigold garlands surrounds the base, with yellow, pink and white chrysanthemums and green leaves arranged around the top. Brass and wooden bowls edge the arrangement on a red cloth with gold border, set on an ornate brass tray. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph from above of a black stone shivalinga decorated with flowers on a red cloth. A ring of yellow marigold garlands surrounds the base, with yellow, pink and white chrysanthemums and green leaves arranged around the top. Brass and wooden bowls edge the arrangement on a red cloth with gold border, set on an ornate brass tray. No people are visible.

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A photograph taken from above of a ceremonial offering arranged on a bronze pedestal covered with an orange silk cloth with gold border. A round dark object. Two brown items resembling small coconut halves or offering pieces sit among the flowers. The arrangement is a floral decoration typical of a daily puja or abhishekam setup. No people are visible.

A photograph from above of a flower-decorated shrine arrangement on a pink cloth over a brass tray. Yellow chrysanthemums and marigold-type blooms form a ring and a central cross-shaped design around a dark circular base, with white jasmine-like flowers, purple-edged chrysanthemums and green leaves. Terracotta or clay pieces are placed among the flowers. No people are visible; the scene looks like a decorated puja offering or altar.

A photograph from above of a Shiva lingam decorated for puja. The dark stone lingam is draped in a deep purple cloth with a gold-brocade border. White and pink chrysanthemums surround it, with green leaves placed near the top and two terracotta oil lamps or dishes beside the lingam. A thick garland of yellow marigold-type flowers curves across the base, with a magenta flower at the lower edge. No people are visible.

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