A photograph of a floral arrangement set on a red and orange silk cloth with a gold-bordered green edge, on a tiled floor. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands, white chrysanthemums, red roses, a pink flower and a blue-dyed bloom are arranged around a central dark base with green leaves. No people are visible, and no deity figure or a person candidate is shown in the frame. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a floral arrangement set on a red and orange silk cloth with a gold-bordered green edge, on a tiled floor. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands, white chrysanthemums, red roses, a pink flower and a blue-dyed bloom are arranged around a central dark base with green leaves. No people are visible, and no deity figure or a person candidate is shown in the frame.

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Overhead photo of a floral arrangement on a dark tray set on a brass or bronze base with embossed scroll patterns. Pink cloth lines the tray. Peach and white chrysanthemums, red roses, white jasmine-like blooms, rust-and-yellow marigold-style flowers and a pink flower surround two small clay oil lamps. Green leaves are interspersed. A long garland of yellow marigolds with purple centers hangs down the front. No people are visible.

A top-down photograph of a paduka puja arrangement on a brass tray. Two wooden sandal-shaped padukas on a dark cloth are decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums, red roses, magenta and maroon flowers, and a long yellow marigold garland. Green leaves, small cream-coloured flower sprigs, and a white cloth with gold borders surround the arrangement. A leopard-print cloth lies at the right edge. No people are visible.

A top-down photograph of a flower arrangement on a green silk cloth, the centrepiece of a puja offering. Yellow and white chrysanthemums, maroon-and-white chrysanthemums, and a single pink flower form a circular bed around a central cluster of white blossoms. Green leaves and a small sprig sit among the flowers, and two terracotta lamps or clay vessels rest in the arrangement. A blue and red bordered cloth edges the scene on a tiled floor. No people are visible.

Overhead photo of a floral arrangement on a dark tray covering a red cloth. Two wooden paduka sandals sit at the top flanked by yellow marigold garlands and white chrysanthemums, with red roses, yellow daisy-like flowers, green leaves, a pink bloom and jasmine sprigs decorating the centre. Small brown offerings lie near the bottom. No people are visible; the scene is a paduka puja offering set out on a tiled floor.

A top-down photograph of a floral arrangement on a magenta cloth over a grey tiled floor, centred on a dark round base. Yellow and orange-pink chrysanthemums, red roses and purple blooms form a ring around a white jasmine-like flower and green leaves. Brown terracotta or wooden pieces sit among the petals. No people are visible.

A top-down photograph of a floral arrangement laid on a bright green satin cloth on a tiled floor. Yellow and white chrysanthemums form a ring, with a pink flower, dark red roses and green leaves placed around a central circle. Several small brown objects, possibly areca or clay pieces, sit among the flowers. No people are visible and no deity murti or a person depiction appears in the frame.

A photograph of a floral offering arranged on a red and orange silk cloth with a green and gold border. Yellow marigolds, pink and white chrysanthemums, dark maroon chrysanthemums, purple orchids and orange ixora flowers surround a wooden tray and a dark mat. A green leaf sprig rests among the blossoms and two dried coconut halves sit near the center. No people or a person figure are visible; the arrangement appears to be flower decoration for a puja.

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.

Overhead photo of a flower-decorated ritual arrangement on a purple silk cloth over a metal tray. A dark stone or metal yoni-like base is ringed by white, yellow, pink and maroon-and-yellow chrysanthemums, yellow marigolds and a single blue flower, with green leaves tucked in and small clay pieces visible. No people are visible; no deity murti or a person candidate is clearly shown.

Overhead photo of a deity murti's face or mask decorated with a dense floral arrangement: yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine-like flowers, white chrysanthemums, orange-red ixora sprigs and green leaves. The flowers frame the face on a green satin cloth edged with a blue and gold border and a red cloth with gold embroidery. Tile floor and a brass tray at the lower edge. No people are visible.

Top-down photo of a Shiva lingam decorated with flowers on a pink cloth. Yellow chrysanthemums and marigolds form a ring around the dark stone lingam, with red roses, pink flowers and green leaves. Two clay vessels or bowls sit at its base, and a gold-bordered pink cloth covers the platform. No people are visible.

Overhead photo of a floral arrangement on a green satin cloth, forming a circular ring around a dark stone yoni-shaped base or lingam altar. Yellow and white chrysanthemums, pink and purple blooms, red roses and green leaves surround a central rounded stone form, with small dried fruits or nuts near the base. Red and gold border fabric appears at the right edge. No people are visible.