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A close photograph of a heap of small folded paper packets printed with colourful devotional images in orange, red and yellow tones, showing figures in saffron-toned garments and a flowered design. The packets are overlapping on a wooden surface, with ornate scroll borders and a Kannada-script heading visible on one packet. No people are visible in the frame.

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A close-up photograph of a pile of small paper packets lying on an orange cloth. Each packet has a printed illustration of a seated figure with a haloed or ornate backdrop in warm yellow, red and orange tones, framed by decorative scrollwork. Some packets show printed white label panels with small text. The background is blurred, with a dark-haired head partly visible at the top of the frame.2010-02-22A photograph of a large pile of small cream-coloured paper packets printed with devotional illustrations, arranged loosely on a wooden surface. Each packet shows a painted deity figure seated with a golden-yellow garment and red accents, framed by ornate borders. One packet in the foreground displays a seated figure in yellow robes. The packets have printed address and contact text on their back panels, and the arrangement suggests printed devotional pamphlets or ritual packets.2010-02-22A photograph of many small printed paper packets fanned out on an orange cloth, with yellow and purple flower garlands blurred in the background. Each packet shows a painted illustration of a seated figure in orange and gold robes and a standing deity-like figure with a crown, framed by decorative scrollwork. A packet at the front has a printed label with text in several scripts. The packets are dusted with a pale powder, possibly kumkum or vibhuti. No people are visible.2010-02-22March 11 20172017-03-11A photograph of a large heap of small white cloth pouches tied with white ribbon, piled on a red surface. Each pouch carries brown printed text and a decorative border, and some show a small circular brown portrait of a robed figure with a turban-like head covering. The pouches appear to be sacred ash bags. Dark boxes and cards are visible at the top edge. No people are visible.2017-04-03A photograph of a silver tray lined with an orange cloth holding a stack of printed cards with aged, parchment-style borders. Each card shows a small portrait of a bearded figure with a red and gold headdress and Tamil and Sanskrit text, including a Gayatri Mantra heading. Loose cards and papers are scattered on a green cloth at the left and bottom, with a red cloth at the top right. No physical people are visible.2017-03-11A photograph of rows of small packets arranged on a white cloth and on an orange-draped altar in front of a statue. The central statue is a figure in an orange robe with a red turban, a raised right hand, and garlands of white jasmine and yellow flowers. Before it sits a copper vessel with flowers. Each packet bears a printed card with a small orange-robed portrait, arranged in neat rows. A steel container stands at left and a small wooden chair with a framed picture is at right. Blue painted backdrop with a white swan-like motif. No physical people are visible.October 01 20172017-10-01 +2 copiesA photograph of a display arranged in front of a painted backdrop. A large statue of a figure in an orange robe and red turban sits on a raised orange platform, with white and yellow flower garlands draped over it and a bronze tiered object placed before it. Rows of small clear plastic packets, each with a printed card showing a photo of a figure in orange and a line of text, are laid out in rows on a white cloth in front of the platform. A stainless steel canister stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a seated statue of a figure in an orange robe and a maroon head wrap, garlanded with white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands and holding one hand raised in blessing, placed on a painted blue and red pedestal with a cloud-filled backdrop. In front stands a copper vessel with flowers, and rows of small packets wrapped in clear plastic, each with a printed card bearing a portrait, are arranged on a white cloth and on a wooden step. A stainless steel water urn stands to the left and a small wooden easel holds a printed picture. No physical people are visible.April 03 20172017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03