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July 01 2014

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Close-up photograph of a dense heap of pink oleander flowers, their petals and yellow-tipped stamens filling the frame. The pale pink blossoms with deeper pink edges are arranged loosely. No people or deity forms are visible.2018-04-26 +1 copiesApril 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesClose view of a floor covered with pink and yellow rose petals and scattered green leaves, with a bare human arm or hand reaching into the petals from the left. A green leafy garland with white flowers hangs at the left edge. The petals appear arranged for a ritual floral offering in the Adi Kailasa setting; only a partial limb is visible, so no full person is shown.2016-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Close overhead photograph of a large round brass plate heaped with fresh pink flower petals. The plate rests on a blue cloth with a light woven checked pattern. Partial brass plates appear at the left and right edges, one holding more pink petals and a small white flower. No people or a person are visible in the frame.2008-11-11 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20132013-01-06A seated figure on a golden throne is showered with pink rose petals during a pushpabhishekam. A man with bare upper body and a sacred thread at left raises both arms to pour the petals over the seated person's head and shoulders. The seated person wears red silk, white flower garlands, gold bangles and a gold necklace, with hands resting on the knees. Ornate gold carved throne back and lion-shaped gold armrests frame the scene. The image is a photograph.2016-05-24Close photograph of a large brass tray heaped with pink lotus flowers, their petals in deep rose and pale pink tones with yellow stamens visible at the centres. A small fly rests on one bloom. The tray sits on a green and orange striped cloth. Lotus flowers are commonly used as ritual offerings in Hindu puja and abhishekam. No people are visible in the frame.2015-07-16Close-up photograph of a hand holding a round silver tray filled with fresh flowers: white jasmine buds and pink rose petals scattered together. Out of focus behind it are a blue fabric drape, a soft glowing oil lamp flame and warm blurred background lights. No people's faces are visible, only the hand and a sleeve.2018-02-13Close-up photograph of a heap of fresh pink lotus flowers with green stems and buds, arranged on a shiny brass plate. A small portion of a saffron-orange cloth edges the upper right corner, and green leaves lie at the lower left. No people are visible in the frame.2014-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02Close photograph of a silver offering plate held by a gloved hand, heaped with white jasmine blossoms and pink flower petals. Blurred warm lamp lights and a teal and blue drape fill the background.2018-02-13