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Close view of a gilded ritual vessel on an ornate brass pedestal in a temple shrine at night. A large ornate gold bowl holds a silver cup, a small silver vessel with a shivalinga-like form, and scattered pink flower petals. A warm flare of light glows from the left edge. Behind, shelves hold brass deity murti and framed images, including a seated figure. A small brass lamp stand sits in the foreground, and a bowl of petals rests at left. No people are visible; the scene suggests abhishekam or puja offering preparations.

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Close view of a shrine altar with a large ornate gold-coloured abhishekam vessel on a square gold base, holding a small Shiva lingam with a red tilak mark, a silver dish, small silver cups, and yellow and pink flowers. A lit oil lamp flame burns at left, and a perforated brass bowl with a red petal sits nearby. Behind, framed painted portraits and deity images line shelves on a dark wall. No people are visible.2022-03-05Close view of a gold-toned ritual vessel on a brass base set on an ornate brass yantra-style plate in a dim temple shrine. The large bowl holds pink rose petals and a smaller silver dish with a small offering, with two golden finials rising from the bowl. A lit oil lamp with a bright flame stands at left, and a pierced brass bowl sits in front. Background shows silver-framed deity images. No people are visible.2022-03-06KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/6/20222022-03-06KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/6/20222022-03-06 +1 copiesClose photo of a golden ritual vessel on an ornate brass pedestal in a shrine room. A hand at upper left holds a brass hand bell, and a lit oil lamp with a flame sits on a brass stand at left. The brass bowl holds pink and red rose petals and a small silver cup. Framed devotional paintings of seated figures in arched niches line the background. A blue cloth lies at lower left, and the ritual is consistent with puja offerings at a temple shrine.2022-02-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/14/20222022-03-14A dim temple shrine with a person's hand holding a lit oil lamp, its flame glowing at left. In the foreground a large gold bowl holds red and pink flower petals and ornate gold objects, with a smaller silver bowl of petals behind it. Behind them stands a glass-fronted shelf with small metal deity figures and carved wooden or brass figurines in niches.2022-03-06KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/7/20222022-03-07Photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate brass bowl on a brass tray, holding pink flower petals and a smaller brass bowl with more petals beside it. A brass lamp stands on the tray at the lower left. A partially visible hand holding a small glass at the far left, wearing dark clothing. Behind the offerings is a glass-fronted shelf with a flat-screen television above it, displaying framed devotional images and small gilt figures of deities in niches. The setting suggests a shrine puja offering.2022-03-06Close view of an ornate brass puja setup on a gold-toned stepped pedestal. A lit oil lamp flame sits on a wide brass tray, beside a silver cup, flowers and a small brass vessel. A hand holds a brass bell while another hand holds a brass arati lamp with a handle. Behind, framed deity images with a trident-bearing figure and a small shrine, typical of a home or shrine corner. Red cloth and small brass dishes lie at the lower left. Two hands are visible, no full person; the scene suggests an arati offering.2022-02-21Close-up photograph of a ritual offering tray in a temple setting. A large ornate gold-coloured tray holds a silver cup, a silver spoon and a heap of deep red rose petals. Two gold-coloured decorative stands or handles flank the cup on the tray. The background is blurred with glimpses of silver and gold objects. No people are visible.2022-03-18 +5 copiesA close photograph of a temple puja setup. A hand holds a lit oil lamp at the upper left, its flame glowing. In the centre stands a large ornate polished brass bowl with a raised base, holding pink flower petals, a small silver cup and golden ritual items. A smaller dark metal bowl of pink petals sits to the left on a patterned cloth. Behind, a glass cabinet shows small deity murti figures, some in blue and red garments. The scene suggests a puja offering with flowers and lamp.2022-02-17