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Home puja table photographed from above. A framed printed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red-and-white garland sits upright at left, labelled by its setting only, with a red ribbon bow on top. Beside it stands a white and gold Ganesha figure reclining on a dark base. The table holds bowls of cherry tomatoes, cookies, a red bell pepper, a brass bell with a handle, a small lit tealight, a shell, green leaves on a lace doily, and a hand holding an incense stick.

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A home puja table set with offerings. A hand holds a lit incense stick over a small brass bell, a silver dish with a candle, a pink-red bell pepper, a bowl of cherry tomatoes, bowls of sweets and nuts, and a white shell. A reclining white and gold Ganesha figurine with a crown and green beaded necklace sits in the background beside shelves of jars. A framed photo on a card with a red ribbon shows a bare-chested, smiling man wearing rudraksha malas and gold chains, seated against a silver backdrop; the photo is a printed depiction on the table, not a physical person. One hand is the only physical person visible.2021-01-23HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23Home altar photograph: a framed printed portrait of a smiling man with shaved head, orange-and-white beaded necklaces and a red tilak, raised hand in a blessing gesture, stands on a white table beside a white and gold reclining Ganesha figurine wearing a gold crown and green garland. A hand holds a small glass lamp with a lit tea-light candle. Brass bell, silver plates with a shell, a bowl of cherry tomatoes, a dish of sweets, a small jar of powder, and green leaves on gold lace mats are arranged around. Rudraksha bracelet visible on the wrist.2021-01-23A photograph of a white dining table set with a festive spread for a celebration. In the upper left, a framed printed photo shows a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron cloth seated in meditation, displayed as a portrait rather than a person present. Behind it sits a large cream and gold seated Ganesha figurine with a jeweled garland, and a smaller painted Ganesha stands to the right. The table holds bowls of red cherry tomatoes, grapes, dried fruit and nuts, a red bell pepper, oranges, a pear, blueberries, pickles, and a basket of small cheese pieces, plus two glasses of orange drink and amber glasses of tea. No people are physically present.2021-01-23A table laid with offerings for a home puja. Centre-left, a framed photograph with a red ribbon shows a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a garland, seated, labelled as a depiction on a print, not a physical person. Beside it stands a white Ganesha statue with a gold-trimmed base, and a small gold Ganesha figure sits near two glasses of pale drink. Around them are fruits including oranges, apples, bananas, pears, grapes and berries, plus bowls of nuts, sweets, sliced bread, cheese and a brass bell with a trident-topped handle on a patterned cloth. No physical people are visible.2021-01-23HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23A photograph of a home altar table laden with offerings: fruit including bananas, red apples, green grapes and an orange, bowls of blueberries, cherries, nuts and sweets, glasses of juice and a bowl of dessert. A framed portrait with a red ribbon stands at the upper left, showing a bare-chested man with long hair, rudraksha beads and a shawl seated in meditation; it is a printed picture, so it is a depiction, but its appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm the figure is a person. Behind the offerings are a white Ganesha figurine reclining with a golden crown and a smaller golden Ganesha statue, and shelves of glass jars filled with dried goods. A brass bell with a handle stands in the foreground on a gold lace cloth. No people are visible.2021-01-23A photograph of a dining table set with food and drink. Two small Ganesha figurines stand on the table: a white reclining one on a dark base at left, and a painted seated one with a crown and trunk at centre. Two flute glasses of pale pink-orange drink sit in the middle. Surrounding dishes hold cherry tomatoes, cranberries, pickles or olives, cookies, sliced cheese on a platter, red radicchio leaves, a creamy sliced salad and grapes. No people are visible.2021-01-23Photograph of a crowded home altar with brass puja items on a glass-topped table. A large framed poster at the top shows a figure in orange and red robes with a garland, surrounded by flowers and a decorated backdrop. In the centre, a small framed photo shows a group of people in orange clothing. A brass plate holds a kalasha, oil lamps and a small brass lamp, with incense smoke rising at left. Brass and bronze deity murti statues, a brass cup and saucer and small glass bowls are arranged around the altar. No physical people are visible.2022-02-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional altar on a red cloth. In the centre, a white bowl holds a brass deity figure flanked by two brass Ganesha-like elephant-headed murtis, surrounded by purple flowers, green leaves and scattered petals. Behind them, a framed picture shows a man in an orange-and-red turban and robes. To the right, a wooden box and brass figure are partly visible. In the foreground, a white tray holds two white cups of tea, a red-and-yellow apple, a sliced orange and a small white bowl, with a glass at the edge. No people are physically present.2021-11-01Close-up photo of a small household altar on a white plate. A gold-toned Ganesha figurine with a raised trunk and a flute sits in front, with a red-painted deity figure and a dark metal figurine behind it. Green leaves and grass stems rise from the arrangement, and a small white bowl holding a yellow substance sits at the lower right. Behind the leaves, a blurred figure in orange and red clothing with a turban-like head covering is partly visible; the figure is a statue or picture, not a clearly identifiable person.2021-09-24