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A night photograph of an Ayyappa Padi Puja arrangement: a tiered staircase of steps decorated with red silk cloths, marigold-yellow flowers and rows of lit oil lamps (diyas). At the top sits a small deity murti, its figure draped in flowers. A partial arm and hand holding a lamp or offering appear at the upper left, and a pale cloth edge is visible at the lower left. The dark background makes the lamps and red fabric stand out.

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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/14/20222022-01-14KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/14/20222022-01-14A photograph of an Ayyappa Padi Puja setup showing eighteen steps, called padi, covered with yellow and red cloth and decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands along the edges. Small clay oil lamps in red, blue, green and yellow are placed along each step, and a brass plate with flowers and offerings sits at the top. A deity murti is partly visible above the plate. No people are visible in the frame. The setting has a dark red wall and a blue cloth beneath the arrangement.2022-01-14Night photograph of a Ayyappa Padi Puja arrangement: a tall stepped structure decorated with a red and gold silk cloth running down its center, lined with rows of lit oil lamps on both sides and marigold garlands at the edges. A decorated deity murti or ornamented figure with a floral headdress sits at the top, surrounded by flower offerings and small bowls. A tray of flower petals and offerings rests at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2022-01-14December 22 20162016-12-22May 08 20122012-05-08 +1 copiesNovember 20 20112011-11-20December 09 20112011-12-09May 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copiesDecember 05 20112011-12-05November 11 20102010-11-11 +1 copiesMay 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copies