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Close view of a Hindu puja arrangement on a tray: a polished brass kalasha holding a coconut wrapped in fibre with a red flower and green mango leaves, flanked by two brass oil lamps (one with a tall stem and one with an ornate spouted lamp), a bundle of golden grass stalks, yellow turmeric or ginger pieces, and red flowers. A striped woven cloth in red, green and blue lies behind. Caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Chandi Homa Purvanga Puja. No people are visible.

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October 12 20212021-10-12October 07 20212021-10-07A close-up photograph of a puja tray during a ritual. In the foreground a dark metal lamp holds two flaming oil wicks, with three incense sticks rising beside it and smoke curling up. Behind it are small silver bowls, red flower petals, a brass plate and a silver vessel wrapped with red thread. At the left edge a blurred figure in orange-saffron cloth is partly visible. The background shows a small golden deity murti and green leaves. The caption identifies the scene as Navaratri 2021, Day 1, Chandi Homa Purvanga Puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-07A photograph of a puja in progress. A partially visible priest in orange robes and beaded rudraksha-style necklace holds a small oil lamp with a flame and a bell at left, beside a microphone stand. Brass lamps with lit flames, a small bronze figure, a silver kalasha with green leaves and a coconut wrapped in yellow thread, brass bowls with pink flower petals, and incense sticks are arranged on a tray over a red cloth. A caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 2 - Chandi Homa Purvanga Puja.2021-10-08Close photo of a seated priest in saffron-orange robes during a Chandi Homa puja preparation at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam. A bare forearm with a yellow thread band extends over a brass kalasha-style vessel and brass lamps with lit wicks. Behind the offerings sits a small golden deity murti with a crown. Brass bowls hold red flower petals, a leafy mango-leaf bundle is tied with straw, and incense sticks rise at right. A microphone stand stands at left.2021-10-08October 07 20212021-10-07A seated priest in orange robes performs a puja with brass implements, holding a small brass bell in one hand and a handled ritual implement in the other. Before him on a wooden tray are silver bowls of rose petals, coloured powders, vermilion-like pastes, a coconut wrapped in red thread, mango leaves, a lit oil lamp and incense sticks. Golden feet of a large deity statue stand in the background on red cloth. Another brass lamp with a lit flame stands at the right. The priest wears rudraksha beads and an orange cloth, with white markings on his arm.2021-10-07March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesNovember 04 20212021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04December 09 20112011-12-09October 14 20212021-10-14