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A close photograph of a ritual tray on a polished metal surface. A hand wearing a rudraksha mala on the wrist reaches in from the top left and places pink flowers near a small brass deity murti seen from behind, standing on a square base. Beside it sits a clear glass Shiva linga on a stepped pedestal with a pink flower resting on it. Small engraved brass name plates on the tray are visible. The background is blurred, with warm red and golden tones.

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Close view of a small brass deity murti standing on a square base, seen from behind, placed on a silver tray beside a clear glass shivalinga on a pedestal. Pink flowers lie near the base of the murti and the glass lingam. Behind the tray a blurred figure in a red-orange garment is visible at the top edge. No people are clearly visible apart from the partially shown garment, and no a person candidate is identifiable from appearance.2012-06-01 +1 copiesJune 01 20122012-06-01 +1 copiesClose photo of a hand resting near a small gilded metal figure of a seated sage or saint with a pointed cap, standing on a clear glass or crystal pedestal on a brass tray. A silver-toned ornate vessel sits at the left edge against a warm wooden background. Only a partial hand and forearm of one person are visible, so no full figure is shown. The scene suggests a temple or ritual setting with a small image being attended to.2012-06-05Close photograph of a puja at an altar. A person's forearm, wearing gold bangles, holds a lit oil lamp whose flame is angled toward a small bronze deity murti of a standing figure. Red and pink flowers and yellow petals are arranged on a silver tray with a cloth in orange and gold. A silver vessel stands at right and a metal pillar rises behind. No face is visible and no one is identified; the hands and bangles are the only human features shown.2013-08-19Close photo of a ritual setup on a patterned mat over a tiled floor. In the foreground a brass plate holds a small gold-toned deity figure of a seated form with raised hand and a crown-like headdress, beside a clear crystal lingam on a gold base with a leaf-shaped piece. A brass bowl and a second tray with flowers and colourful offerings sit nearby, and a partially visible person's arm reaches in from the upper right. A pink and purple cloth lies at the top left. No people's faces are visible.2017-02-01May 20 20142014-05-20A close photo of a small brass Shiva murti standing on a brass plate, beside a clear crystal lingam set on a brass base with a leaf-shaped brass piece. A hand holds a brass spoon, pouring liquid over the crystal lingam during abhishekam. Brass bowls, a red and purple cloth, and a plate of flowers and offerings sit nearby on a woven mat.2017-02-01A close photograph of a puja being performed. A woman's hand, wearing gold bangles and a ring, holds up a brass oil lamp with a bright flame. On a white cloth with a gold-and-red border sits a small brass deity murti, surrounded by red flower petals, small yellow offerings and a silver vessel with a tall stem. Water or liquid drips from above onto the setup. No a person candidate is visible; only the hand and arm of the officiant appear.2013-08-19June 01 20122012-06-01 +1 copiesClose photo of a brass puja tray holding a small brass Nataraja figure within a flame-ringed arch, decorated with rudraksha beads and a green leaf. A small brass deity figure sits in front, and red rose petals are scattered across the tray. A hand in a cream embroidered sleeve reaches in to make an offering or adjustment, indicating a puja or padapuja setting.2011-11-18February 01 20172017-02-01February 01 20172017-02-01