A photograph of an ornate gold ritual tray, its surface engraved with floral scrollwork and set with small red gemstones. It holds a heap of fresh red rose petals and a small round metal container of white paste or ghee, placed on a leopard-print cloth. No people are visible; the tray and offerings suggest a puja or abhishekam preparation at the shrine. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of an ornate gold ritual tray, its surface engraved with floral scrollwork and set with small red gemstones. It holds a heap of fresh red rose petals and a small round metal container of white paste or ghee, placed on a leopard-print cloth. No people are visible; the tray and offerings suggest a puja or abhishekam preparation at the shrine.

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