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April 23 2013

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A photograph of a padapuja-style offering on a gilded golden table. Bare feet in the upper centre rest on a bed of marigolds, roses and petals, the lower legs wrapped in an orange-brown garment with gold border. Around the feet are silver trays holding silver bowls of orange and yellow flower petals, yellow gerbera daisies, red roses, white flowers, small bottles of oil and a silver kalasha-style vessel. A small child's face appears at the upper right edge. Only a portion of the person is visible, so the figure is not identifiable and no appearance-based candidate is established.2012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23Overhead view of a ritual offering arrangement on a large gold-embossed tray. Several silver plates with scalloped rims hold small silver bowls, some filled with orange-yellow liquid or paste, and silver spouted vessels. Marigolds in yellow and orange and red roses are arranged in a floral border around a central gold-coloured object, and pink flowers and green leaves are scattered among the dishes. No people are visible.2013-09-26A photograph of an arranged ritual offering on an ornate gold-embossed tray. Multiple silver-toned plates and small bowls are set around a central flower-strewn area, holding red, pink, orange and yellow roses and marigolds, green leaves, and small amber-yellow sweet offerings. Silver spouted vessels and a small silver lamp stand sit among the blossoms. No people are visible, only the decorated puja-style arrangement.2013-10-03October 26 20132013-10-26Close view of a padapuja ritual: bare feet of a person in orange garments rest on a bed of yellow and pink flowers and petals at the centre of a golden ornate table. Around the feet are silver bowls and trays holding milk, honey, turmeric-tinted liquid, white flowers, kumkum and red flowers, with a silver plate and small silver implements. Blurred devotees in white and red saris stand behind the table. The arrangement suggests a foot-washing puja offering, and the person's feet are the main focus.2013-03-04Overhead view of a ritual offering arrangement on a large gold-embossed tray. Four ornate silver-rimmed platters hold many small silver bowls filled with orange and yellow marigold flowers, amber liquid, and pale offerings. A central strip of red, orange, yellow and pink rose petals and flowers lies on a gold plate between silver kalasha-style vessels with pink flower decorations. No people are visible; the scene shows objects only, suggestive of a puja or abhishekam offering setup.2013-09-27A photograph of an arrangement of silver offering plates on an ornate gold-embossed tray, displayed as a ritual setting. Several round silver trays hold small silver bowls arranged in circles, filled with marigold-yellow and orange flowers, pink and red roses, and bowls of orange-yellow sweet offerings. Pink and red roses and green leaves sit near small silver vessels with pouring spouts. A central bed of orange, red and yellow flowers forms a decorative pattern, with lit oil lamps amid the petals. No people are visible; the setting is an arrangement of puja offerings and flowers.2013-09-26Overhead view of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial arrangement for an offering. Multiple round silver-coloured trays hold empty silver bowls and small silver cups, several containing white rice or flour decorated with orange marigold petals, and small bowls of golden-orange liquid. Red hibiscus flowers and green leaves are placed on the trays and a silver pot. At the centre, a garland of red, orange and yellow flowers surrounds a small brass vessel with a spout. The large base is gold-coloured with embossed floral patterns. No people are visible.2013-09-15Close overhead view of a padapuja arrangement: a pair of bare feet in maroon garments rests on a golden-brass platform bordered with marigolds and pink roses. Around the feet, silver thalis hold small silver bowls filled with orange and yellow offerings, flower petals and marigold garlands, with a silver spoon and a kalasha-style vessel. Ornate gold-patterned cloth lies beneath. No people are visible beyond the feet, which are not identifiable.2013-11-17 +1 copiesClose-up photo of bare feet resting on a gold ornate tray during a padapuja ritual. The person wears orange robes, and the feet are set among gold and silver ritual vessels. Two red roses lie on the gold tray beside two gold kalasha-style finials with purple tips, and silver bowls filled with liquids and yellow offerings surround the scene.2010-08-07March 17 20132013-03-17