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A close-up photograph of a puja arrangement on a deep blue cloth over a green surface. In the centre, a polished metal plate holds two gold-coloured padukas (sacred sandals), a bright orange marigold, and scattered yellow flower petals. Surrounding it are small metal bowls holding vermilion-coloured powder and yellow turmeric-like offerings, a brass lamp stand, and an ornate silver lamp with a lit oil flame. Yellow marigold petals fill a larger tray at the bottom, beside a red-and-gold cloth. No people are visible.

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A close overhead photo of a ritual setup on a striped pink and teal cloth. A large ornate brass or silver-toned plate with a repoussé border holds two small grey-white padukas (sandal-shaped footprint forms) set with yellow marigold petals scattered around them. A conch shell sits at upper right, a brass tumbler with dark liquid at right, a small plate of yellow sweet at upper left, and a brass lamp at lower left. No people are visible; this appears to be a puja offering arrangement.2009-08-08Close-up photograph of ritual puja items on a saffron-orange silk cloth. In the foreground a gold oval plate holds two small gold lingam-shaped objects with knobbed tops, scattered with pink and red rose petals. Beside it, a white conch shell rests on a small gold stand with a red petal on top. More gold plates with petals sit at the edges, along with a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala at the lower left. No people are visible.2014-05-20January 04 20142014-01-04Close-up photograph of a puja setup on a red and gold woven mat. In the foreground, a shallow brass plate holds a silver linga-shaped object with a silver yoni base, dusted with red flower petals, plus a small brass cup. Below it, a second brass plate holds red and pink flowers and green leaves. At the right edge, a polished black stone vessel with a curved brass spout sits beside the setup. Behind, a brass vessel and rough stone surface are visible. No people are shown.2016-12-17December 09 20132013-12-09October 04 20142014-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandals resting on a silver tray with pink flowers tucked at their heads, placed on a white cloth on the floor. Behind them stand a silver kalasha-style vessel, a silver spoon and bowls, a small dish of red kumkum, a dish with a yellow sweet, and folded orange cloth. Orange and white flower garlands lie at the left edge. The scene suggests a padapuja offering of sacred footwear. No people are visible.2009-01-12January 26 20172017-01-26A close photograph of a polished brass puja thali, a ceremonial offering tray. It holds a red rose, a small bowl of yellow turmeric powder, a brass bowl of red and orange flower petals, a small lamp with a flickering flame, a lit incense stick in a stand, and small cups of liquid. A white flower petal and green leaves sit at the front. No people are visible; the blurred background is dark red. This appears to be a puja kit prepared for offering to a guru.2016-12-22August 24 20162016-08-24January 13 20172017-01-13Close overhead photograph of a ritual setup on a black cloth laid over green mats. Brass puja items include a shallow plate holding a pair of small wooden padukas or sandals, a brass plate with a floral engraving, a conch shell, brass bells, a small brass cup and a brass lamp. Orange and yellow marigolds lie to the right beside a dark beaded mala. The lower edge shows the white and gold-bordered dhoti of a seated person, whose body is not visible. No people's faces are shown.2013-02-16