A photograph of a flower arrangement on a dark circular tray or peetha draped with a pink and gold shimmering cloth. Yellow, purple, lavender and dusky peach chrysanthemums are arranged in rings around the tray, with a few green leaves at the centre and small wooden pieces between the blooms. A leopard-print mat and grey tiled floor are visible at the edges. No people are present. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a flower arrangement on a dark circular tray or peetha draped with a pink and gold shimmering cloth. Yellow, purple, lavender and dusky peach chrysanthemums are arranged in rings around the tray, with a few green leaves at the centre and small wooden pieces between the blooms. A leopard-print mat and grey tiled floor are visible at the edges. No people are present.

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