Losing yourself in the environment is sort of like falling into an esoteric silent film, in which ethereal characters scavenge and assemble little shrines so aesthetically pleasing that tastefulness competes with purpose. (contemporaryartreview.la)
On every side were the signs of their worship; the little shrines and sacred stones where the demons were supposed to dwell; the little temple where was a black granite image of the Hindu goddess Kali with the ruby eyes, which they greatly feared, and before which they made offerings in time of trouble; the groves with the images of their ancestors. (religion-online.org)
Down all the centuries, women have been the first teachers of prayer in the family, teaching the small children, praying with the elderly and sick, making a little shrine or prayer - corner with a statue and flowers and a candle. (faith.org.uk)