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ADIKAILASA on 1/3/2022

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Photo 11697738ADIKAILASA on 12/30/20212021-12-30June 23 20172017-06-23A photograph of a fire ritual at night: a large flame rises from a fire pit or homa kunda, with a brass vessel and small oil lamp beside it. In the foreground a round brass plate holds a white cloth bundle tied with a flower on a bed of white grains, flanked by plates of red dried material and yellow flowers on a striped cloth. No people are visible; the setting suggests a homa or yagna offering.2016-10-10A close photograph of a knotted bundle wrapped in white silk with faint pink tinting, tied with a thin gold-orange ribbon. It rests on a bed of yellow marigold-type flowers over a golden-yellow brocade cloth. Behind it, a dark red fabric with gold threads and a white cushion are partly visible. No people are visible in the frame.2013-10-15September 29 20162016-09-29Photo 11696464 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire pit with tall orange flames rising from a stone or brick altar at night. In front, on a striped cloth, sit a steel plate of white grains holding a small cloth-wrapped bundle tied with a cord and topped by a pale flower, a plate of dried red chillies on the left, and a plate of yellow and green flowers on the right. A small brass lamp and a brass pitcher stand near the fire, with no people visible.2016-10-10November 11 20062006-11-11 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a white cloth bundle wrapped and tied at the top, set on a clear glass plate held by a hand at the lower right. The bundle is decorated with a yellow marigold-type flower tucked at its side and a red and yellow kumkum/turmeric mark on top. The background is softly blurred, with a glimpse of another glass dish and orange fruit at left. No full faces are visible, and the bundle appears to be a ritual offering of the kind brought in procession.2016-01-02Close-up photograph of a coconut wrapped in fibrous husk fibers, set among red and gold draped fabric and white flower garlands, with a red-and-orange glow. Caption overlay reads Chandi Homa, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 16. No people are visible in the frame.2022-01-03Close-up photograph of a ritual offering bundle wrapped in white cloth with gold zari borders, placed on a metal tray beside yellow flower garlands and fruit or sweets. A colourful striped cloth lies in the background. No people are visible; the image shows only the offering wrapped in white and gold-bordered fabric.2016-02-07