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Overhead photo of a Palliyezluchchi ritual setup on a gold-and-green brocade cloth. A large ornate brass-edged tray holds a yellow silk cloth with gold jewelled ornaments, a red-and-gold decorative plate, a comb, toothbrushes, toothpaste, a soap dish and a spray bottle, items arranged as for a morning awakening of the deities. Below, a round brass puja thali holds red rose petals in a bowl, white flower or sweet pieces, a lit oil lamp, a lit incense stick in a holder, a small brass spoon with a rose petal, and kumkum. No people are visible. A pink timestamp reads 16-Jul-2024 5:10:43 am and a caption in the lower corner reads Palliyeluchi Pooja_SSJP.

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Overhead photo of a ritual setup for a morning pooja. A large round brass tray in the foreground holds a lit brass oil lamp with a flame, a small brass incense holder with a lit incense stick, a brass bowl of soaked pink-skinned nuts or pulses, a small brass cup of dark liquid with a brass spoon, and a tall brass bell-shaped stand. Behind it, a second brass tray holds toothbrushes, a comb, a plastic soap dish and a clear plastic container, and a smaller brass tray holds a pink-cushioned object with gold embroidery, a comb and a small brass vessel. At left, a white and green garment with sequins and multicolored embroidery rests on a red cloth, and a painted wooden stand with a red and gold figure is visible at upper left. A timestamp at lower right reads 24-Jul-2024 5:04:44 am and the label Palliyeluchi Pooja _SSJP.2024-03-11Photo of a Palliezhchi morning ritual setup on a gold-and-orange silk cloth. A brass tray holds a toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb, a small green-framed mirror, a red cloth bundle, a decorated kumkum or vibhuti box with a swastika emblem, and a bundle of incense sticks. A second brass plate holds a lit oil lamp, a small brass vessel, a lamp, and white cashew-like offerings. Brass lamps with conch shells stand to the right against a purple cloth. Green and gold silk fabric and an ornate gold frame appear at the left. No people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of a small domestic-style altar on a wooden shelf set against a plain pale wall, covered with a red and patterned cloth. Two standing deity figurines flank a central figure: the left one is a golden-orange figure with a small crown and a pink flower, the right one is a blue-robed figure with gold trim, a pearl necklace, a tall ornate crown and a pink flower. The central object is a tall red-capped figure wrapped in a blue cloth with a red bead garland and gold border. Brass plates hold a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, pink flowers, a bowl of nuts, a small brass cup, a comb, toothbrushes, a tube of toothpaste and a bowl of fruit or sweets. A small mirror rests on the shelf at right. A pink timestamp in the lower right reads 01-Aug-2024 4:55:12 am Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP. No people are visible.2024-01-08A 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 Palliyezluchchi (morning waking) ritual arrangement on a cushioned cloth-covered platform. Two small gold-toned deity figures stand at either side: the left figure wears a yellow garment, a crown and a white-and-red beaded garland and holds one hand raised; the right figure wears a red-and-gold garment, a crown and a white beaded garland. In the centre a faceless yellow-draped form wears a red beaded necklace and gold ornament. Brass plates hold an oil lamp, incense sticks, a bowl of white sweets, brass cups, a small mirror, toothbrushes, a bottle, a comb and a folded cloth. No people are visible.2024-02-08A ritual setup on a purple and gold brocade cloth over a wooden platform, arranged for Palliyezhuchi morning service. Two small golden deity figures in crowns stand at left and right; a central draped form in a magenta cloth wears pearl and gold necklaces. A brass tray holds an oil lamp, a brass bowl of sweets, pink flowers, a small bell and a vessel. Nearby are a gold-embroidered cloth, a tray with kumkum containers and a swastika motif, and a box with a toothbrush, soap and toiletries. No people are visible.2024-05-08A photograph of a Palliyezhuchi (morning awakening) ritual setup on a magenta and gold patterned cloth. Three brass and metal deity murtis stand in a row, dressed in yellow and gold garments with pearl and red bead necklaces, crowns and yellow flowers. On the left a brass tray holds an oil lamp, a small bell, a lit wick lamp, incense sticks, betel nuts and flowers. A pink-lidded tray box holds combs, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a bar of soap and a Himalaya product, beside a tray with a silver plate, kumkum containers and a folded gold cloth. A timestamp at lower right reads 15-Aug-2024 5:23:15 am Palliezhchi Pooja.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 Palliyezhchi (morning awakening) pooja arrangement on a cloth-covered low platform against a plain wall. Three small deity figurines are dressed in cloth: the left figure wears an orange-gold garment, the centre figure a blue cloth with gold trim and red and gold necklaces, and the right figure a blue and gold outfit with pearl garlands and a crown. Pink flowers adorn the figures. Brass trays hold an oil lamp, incense sticks, a brass bell, a bowl of almonds, a small brass kalasha-style vessel, toothbrushes, a tube of toothpaste, a comb and a red cloth with ornaments. A date-time stamp in the corner reads 30-Jul-2024 4:59:05 am.Overhead photo of a pooja arrangement on a grey cloth with a gold and red brocade border, set on a purple cloth. Two brass plates hold red rose petals, one with a small brass lingam-like object. A brass bell, brass spoon, bowls of yellow turmeric, red kumkum and cashews, a white conch shell, a lit brass oil lamp, a brass rudraksha mala on a plate, folded saffron cloth, and a brass vessel with incense sticks are laid out. A silver bowl of petals sits at lower left. A digital timestamp reads 14-Jul-2024 6:58:06 am, Padapooja and Paramasiva Pooja_SSJP. No people are visible.A 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 a ritual table draped with a magenta and gold brocade cloth. Two small metal murti figures stand on either side: the left one in an orange-yellow dhoti with a crown and a leaf in its hand, the right one in gold-trimmed red and white garments with pearl necklaces and a crown. Between them sits a seated orange-and-yellow cloth-draped figure adorned with red beaded garlands. In the foreground are a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, a small brass bell, a brass cup, leaves, and a bowl of sweets. A steel box holds a comb, a Himalaya product and a black bottle, and a tray at right holds folded yellow and red cloths. Crisp dawn-style lighting and a timestamp read 04-Aug-2024 4:54:01 am Palliezhchi Pooja.2024-04-08