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November 22 2015

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September 28 20112011-09-28January 11 20162016-01-11 +1 copiesOctober 02 20142014-10-02July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesClose view of several ornate silver-rimmed round trays on a grey stone floor, each heaped with finely ground powders in turmeric yellow, deep red, saffron-ochre, pale cream and greenish-grey. Small white grains are scattered on top of several heaps. A striped cloth lies in the background and an engraved silver vessel stands at the upper left. No people are visible; the powders appear to be prepared ritual ingredients for an aushada herbal preparation.2017-08-29 +1 copiesJuly 04 20132013-07-04A close photograph of a polished silver puja thali resting on a red cloth with a red and orange zigzag-patterned runner behind it. The tray holds a small silver cup of liquid, a yellow flower, a silver dish with a carved footprint motif, a small bowl of yellow rice, red kumkum powder, orange and red offerings, a small oil lamp with a flame, and a silver lamp stand with incense smoke rising. White and yellow flowers lie at the right edge. A red-brick wall forms the background. No people are visible.2016-12-16Close-up photo of a puja setup on the ground. Two people in orange garments sit cross-legged; one, wearing an orange sari with gold border, reaches over a silver tray. Silver trays hold a small oil lamp with a burning flame, a silver kalasha-style pot, a silver vessel with spout, bowls of kumkum, turmeric, and white powder, pink and purple flowers, betel leaves with red-brown offerings, and a lit incense stick. Reddish earth and a colourful woven mat lie beneath.2016-09-15August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29Close view of silver ritual vessels set on a white stone ledge. A large silver tray holds red and orange flower petals with some green leaves and white blossoms. Three smaller engraved silver bowls sit beside it: one holds red kumkum powder and another holds yellow turmeric or haldi. No people are visible in the frame.2011-12-31A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a woven straw mat laid over a blue and white striped cloth. Central is a large polished silver covered vessel with a decorated lid, beside a silver pitcher and a silver cup holding dark liquid. A white conch shell sits on a silver stand with a pink hibiscus flower tucked into it. Nearby are a folded saffron/orange cloth, a silver spoon, a small yellow flower, and metal bowls of orange and red powder. Incense sticks stand in a decorated silver holder at left. No people are visible.2006-09-21