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July 05 2011

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July 05 20112011-07-05Close-up photograph of two ornate gold-toned ceremonial lamps with flared heart-shaped bases and tall knobbed stems, each with red hibiscus flowers tucked around it, resting on a red silk cloth over a gold-edged surface. Behind them a vase of red roses stands in a large, brightly lit hall with red banners on the walls, rows of chairs and metal stanchions receding into the blur. No people are visible.2011-07-05A pair of ornate gold-toned sandals with embossed floral and paisley patterns and red hibiscus flowers tied across the straps rests on a deep maroon silk cloth over a yellow-gold cloth. Behind them stands a woven brown basket filled with red fabric roses and green foliage. No people are visible in the scene.2011-07-05January 11 20142014-01-11Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on two ornate gold padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth scattered with white rice grains, rose petals and flower garlands, a ritual padapuja. The feet belong to a person wearing saffron-orange robes at the right edge; a white cloth hangs at the left and a gold vessel rests at the top. The gold padukas have small raised knobs.2009-07-07January 11 20142014-01-11July 05 20112011-07-05April 05 20112011-04-05 +1 copiesAugust 09 20102010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09May 14 20112011-05-14 +2 copiesClose-up photo of an ornate gold ritual tray filled with red, pink and white flowers, including red carnations, pink blossoms, white jasmine-like petals and a single white frangipani with a yellow centre. Two hands, partly visible at the top edge, reach into the flowers. Among the blooms sit a small gold cup-shaped vessel with a finial, a gold base or stand with repoussé floral and foliate carving, and a small silver box with embossed floral design at the right. The gold metalwork and flower petals create a warm, dense arrangement typical of a puja offering.2013-06-25