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Close-up photo of a puja being performed on a white tiled floor. A person in orange robes sits at the right edge, holding up a small green leaf with a lit wick or offering in one hand, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold bangle. In front of them on a red cloth is a brass plate with red flowers and leaves, a brass lamp with a lit flame, a white conch shell, a small brass bell, brass bowls of coloured powder and rice, and an incense stick in a holder. A second puja setup with brass plates and lamps sits at the top right on a red cloth. Colourful woven striped mats lie to the left.

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A photograph of a puja being performed on the floor of a white tiled room. A figure in orange robes and rudraksha bracelets, with a gold bangle, holds a green bilva leaf over a brass puja set on a red cloth. The set includes a small brass lamp with a flame, a brass plate of red flowers and leaves, a conch shell, a brass bell, small brass bowls of kumkum and turmeric, and a lingam-shaped form. Colourful striped woven mats lie to the left, and another brass puja tray with incense and a lamp sits in the background.2017-01-26A puja set-up on a red and gold cloth spread over a white tiled floor. A hand wearing rudraksha mala bracelets places a green leaf onto a brass plate holding white flowers, a yellow flower, and a folded cloth. Nearby are brass bowls, a brass bell, a small incense stick, a lit oil lamp, a folded red-brown cloth, and loose yellow marigold flowers. The person's orange robe is visible at the edge of the frame. Small framed image of a deity murti rests beside the plates.2017-01-08January 10 20172017-01-10Close photo of a seated person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala on the wrist, holding small green and brown items between the fingers over a ritual setup. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass bowls, a brass bell, a conch shell, a brass kalasha-style vessel, folded maroon cloth and scattered flower petals lie on red and orange cloths. The scene suggests a puja or satsang preparation; the person's face is not visible.2017-01-06 +1 copiesClose-up of a seated person in a saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala around the neck and a gold bangle on the wrist, holding a small leaf or bilva-like sprig over a ritual setup. On a striped rainbow mat sit a brass plate with a yellow flower and leaves, brass bowls of powders, a brass bell, a brass lamp stand, a small brass pot, a rudraksha bracelet on a maroon cloth, and a white statue-like object. The visible hands and clothing are the only people shown; the scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering in progress.2017-01-11Close photo of a puja being performed on a floor mat. A person in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads, with white marks on the arms, sits cross-legged while a hand pours or offers from a small vessel over brass plates heaped with yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps, small brass bowls, a bottle of oil, incense sticks, a red cloth and green leaves lie on the white floor. A second person in white clothing sits behind, holding a leaf-like offering. Lit lamps and polished brass vessels fill the frame.2017-01-10January 07 20172017-01-07January 08 20172017-01-08A seated person in an orange robe performs a puja on a striped woven mat. Their hand, wearing a gold bangle, places a green leaf near a brass plate holding a yellow flower. Nearby are brass bowls, a small brass lamp, a brass bell, a brass tray with a white crystal lingam and a small offering, a rudraksha bracelet resting on a maroon cloth, and jars of powder and oil. Incense sticks stand upright.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11Close photograph of two people seated cross-legged in orange-saffron robes, their hands extended over a brass puja tray. One holds a rudraksha mala across the palm. Around them on a red cloth are brass oil lamps, small brass bowls, a brass plate with flowers and leaves, a conch shell, and a lit incense stick sending up smoke. White horizontal markings are visible on the forearms. The setting appears to be an indoor ritual space with a multicoloured striped mat.2017-01-22January 07 20172017-01-07