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Close-up photograph of a ritual offering on a gold-brocaded cloth. In the foreground a large green betel-style leaf carries a few small yellow grains, with red rose petals and white flower petals scattered around it. Behind them a silver bowl stands before a small figurine of a deity or sage seated in front, wearing a crown, a beaded necklace and an orange shawl. Purple draped fabric frames the background. No people are visible.2022-07-10Photo 82861102022-07-13 +1 copiesPhoto 82894192022-07-14 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 9/12/20222022-09-12 +3 copiesOverhead photo of a Satyanarayana puja arrangement on a green cloth. A large banana leaf holds five betel leaves, each topped with a small round dark offering. Above them sit a small brass or wooden deity figure, marigolds, orange and yellow flowers, and rose petals on a pink and red cloth. Bowls of fresh flowers, dark round offerings, a silver plate with incense sticks, and a brass bowl of petals surround the leaf. No people are visible.2022-01-22A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti and its altar base on a crimson velvet cloth, surrounded by scattered pink and peach rose petals and roses. In front sits a small silver bowl holding a white substance, possibly milk or an offering. Behind the murti is an ornate silver and gold backdrop with a decorative crown-like arch. No people are visible. A long thin stem with a small silver ornament stands at the left edge.2022-02-03Photo 99189102022-05-17 +1 copiesA shrine table set for puja in a temple setting. In the centre stands a cut-out or printed figure of a man with a red and gold turban, a gold necklace and a red garment, raising one hand in blessing. Behind him are a seated deity murti and another figure with garlands. Foreground offerings include scattered red rose petals and red leaves, a brass bowl of nuts, a small brass cup, a trident (trishul) on the right, a gold bull figure on the left, and lit oil lamps with flames. Brass items gleam under warm light.2022-01-14Photo 99200102022-09-06 +1 copiesPhoto 82904722022-05-29 +17 copiesPhoto 99231992022-05-18 +1 copiesPhoto 99204832022-08-24 +1 copies