A photograph of a temple shrine with a brass oil lamp burning on the left, its flame bright against a dark background. In the foreground a brass puja tray holds pink flower petals, a small brass cup and golden ornamental items. Behind them, a shelf of framed pictures and small figurines displays deity and saint images in red and gold tones. No people are visible in the frame. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a brass oil lamp burning on the left, its flame bright against a dark background. In the foreground a brass puja tray holds pink flower petals, a small brass cup and golden ornamental items. Behind them, a shelf of framed pictures and small figurines displays deity and saint images in red and gold tones. No people are visible in the frame.

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