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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.

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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.Photo 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 (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.A photograph of a Palliyezluchchi waking ritual arrangement on a maroon cloth-covered platform. Two small brass-coloured deity figures stand on either side, wearing teal sarees with gold borders, pearl and bead garlands and tall crowns. A central seated figure is draped in teal fabric with red beaded and white pearl garlands. In front are brass plates holding almonds, a brass bowl, a small lamp and incense sticks, a brass kalasha-style vessel, toothbrushes and a comb. A timestamp reads 27-Jul-2024 4:58:32 am.A 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 photograph of a small devotional setup on a wooden bed-like platform covered with red, maroon and yellow patterned quilts. Two carved wooden deity figures with crowns, one in a teal-green dress and the other in a similar teal sari, flank a central white-cloth-draped figure adorned with red beads and yellow flowers. In front, a brass tray holds a lit oil lamp, cashew nuts in a small brass bowl, a brass bell and a small brass vessel. On the right, a box holds a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, a soap bar and a small bottle, with a tray of kumkum and a folded yellow cloth. The scene suggests an early-morning waking ritual for the deities. A printed timestamp reads 12-Aug-2024 5:04:42 am and Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP.2024-12-08A photograph of a Palliyezluchchi ritual arrangement on a maroon cloth-covered platform against a plain wall. Two small brass deity figures in teal and gold striped garments stand at either side, one with raised hand. In the centre a folded teal and gold-bordered cloth bundle sits behind a brass plate holding toothbrushes, a tube of paste, a small container and a comb. On the left, a brass tray holds an oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass cup, a brass bell-shaped vessel and incense sticks. On the right, a brass tray holds a red and gold cloth, a small brass dish, a mirror-like plate and other items. A timestamp in pink reads 26-Jul-2024 5:10:07 am and Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP. No people are visible.A 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 gilded wooden palanquin-style bed with carved lattice sides, draped in red cloth, used for the Palliyeluchi morning ritual. Two gold-coloured murti figures stand at the sides, one on the left in a red and gold dhoti-style garment and one on the right in a red and gold sari-style dress. At the centre a deity murti is covered by a white sequined cloth with pink, teal and green embroidered motifs. In front sit a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a small brass lamp stand and a bowl of peanuts, plus a brass plate with kumkum and a red cloth on the right. Toothbrushes, a comb, a spray can and a plastic container lie on the cloth, and red bedding and folded cloths sit on a shelf behind. No people are visible.2024-03-11A 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.2024-04-08A 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.2024-11-08