A photograph from above of an ornate silver deity pedestal or yoni-peetha set on a brass tray, decorated with red and pink rose petals and green leaves scattered across its top and sides. The silver base has embossed floral and scalloped patterns, and red petals lie on the grey floor beside the tray. No people are visible. The setting suggests a temple shrine offering of flowers. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph from above of an ornate silver deity pedestal or yoni-peetha set on a brass tray, decorated with red and pink rose petals and green leaves scattered across its top and sides. The silver base has embossed floral and scalloped patterns, and red petals lie on the grey floor beside the tray. No people are visible. The setting suggests a temple shrine offering of flowers.

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