Kalka Devi shrine, Himachal Pradesh, July 1999. The material offered in temples can take a variety of forms, but there are some materials common in many parts of India. Coconuts are frequently offered, as are flowers, sweets, and fruit. Stands outside temples, such as this one outside the Kalka Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh, offer devotees all the materials they require to undertake worship. Photographer: Anne Murphy.