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December 25 2007

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A large round brass tray heaped with yellow marigold-type flowers, scattered red and pink petals, and streamers of purple, blue, green and magenta paper ribbon. The tray is held by people in white clothing visible at the edges of the frame.2007-12-25September 07 20092009-09-07Two round polished metal trays hold heaps of yellow marigold petals and flower heads, with more petals scattered around them. A person in light grey trousers stands at left, and another person in a white top leans in at the top, one hand picking up petals over the tray. At right, a shivalinga-like murti sits in a woven basket surrounded by yellow flowers and green leaves on a striped blue and red cloth. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2016-12-02Close-up photo of hands arranging a heap of red, pink and yellow roses with green leaves on a silver tray. Two forearms are visible at the top: the upper hand wears a rudraksha mala with brown beads on the wrist, and a second hand holds the tray from below. A small brass bowl of pink petals sits on a silver stand in the background against a deep maroon drape. Flower offering preparation. No faces are visible.2018-03-09 +1 copiesClose-up photo of two pairs of hands over a silver tray filled with yellow and white flower petals, scattered red rose petals, and yellow chrysanthemum blossoms. Two small gold-coloured cone-shaped vessels with red-jewelled tops stand in the petals. A woman's hand on the left wears a blue-stoned ring and bangles, while the right hand, in a white sleeve, places a yellow flower. Pink and red blossoms lie at the tray's edges.2010-02-22January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesClose photograph of a ritual tray heaped with yellow marigolds, pink and red roses, orange blossoms and white petals, set on a gold-toned plate. Two small brass cups or vessels stand among the flowers. Two bare hands, one at the upper right and one at the right edge, place or arrange the blossoms. Silver and metal bowls with more flowers and green leaves sit at the top and left. No person's face or full body is visible, and no one is identified.2013-11-05June 10 20172017-06-10A close photograph of a hand reaching into a large ornate silver tray filled with yellow and white flower petals, red and pink rose petals and yellow marigold blossoms. Two small gold-coloured finials or cups stand among the petals. The hand wears silver bangles set with red stones and a gold ring; the sleeve is white. The tray rests on a red cloth. The scene suggests a flower offering.2010-02-22December 12 20162016-12-12January 06 20132013-01-06 +1 copiesClose view of a ceremonial floor strewn thickly with yellow and pink marigold and rose petals. Behind the petals, the lower legs and white dhoti-style garments of standing figures are visible, one wearing a cream shawl edged with gold, next to a gold-and-orange draped stage platform hung with garlands of white and yellow flowers. Blurred white floral garlands fill the right foreground.2007-12-15