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Close-up photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) resting on the rim of a polished brass or bronze cup on a stand, with a second brass cup visible at right. Behind, a red-orange silk cloth with gold zari borders and a dark embroidered backdrop studded with red, green and pink jewel-like stones. No people are visible; the scene suggests puja items arranged on an altar.2013-01-12September 28 20142014-09-28April 22 20132013-04-22 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) resting on a polished brass footed vessel (kalasha-style cup) in a ritual setting. Behind it, a deity murti or altar adornment is draped in jewelled ornaments: strands of red and white beads, silver-toned beads, and cabochon stones set in white-stone flower motifs. To the right, a crimson and maroon garment with an embroidered beaded collar is visible. A second brass vessel stands beside the conch. No people are visible in the frame.2015-02-01Close-up photograph of a white conch shell resting on a polished brass cup in a ritual setting. The conch's spiral opening faces the viewer's left, and its tapering tip rests on the rim of the brass vessel. Additional brass vessels with curved handles are softly blurred in the foreground and background, against warm red, green and brown tones. No people are visible. The conch is a traditional puja object used in temple worship.2013-07-14Close-up photo of a puja table with a large white conch shell (shankha) resting on a brass tray at the centre. Beside it stand a brass pot with a spout, a small steel cup, and a small glass vessel with a candle or lamp. Behind, a blue deity cloth edged with gold and draped garland, with pink and red flowers in a brass bowl, and a red cloth with gold chain on the right. Blurred background of a gold pillar and orange fabric. No people are visible.2013-06-29Close-up photograph of a large white conch shell (shankha) resting on a small gold-coloured metal stand with four legs. The blurred background shows a red-orange fabric and a glimpse of a beaded or braided item, with a small white cup or bowl at the left edge. No people are visible. The conch is a ritual object commonly used in puja.2012-10-22March 01 20132013-03-01Close-up photograph of a puja table set with ritual items. In the foreground a large white conch shell rests on a brass tray beside a silver cup and a brass vessel. Behind it, a blue and gold cloth draped over a deity murti is adorned with a rudraksha-style mala and pink and red flowers in a brass bowl. A red-orange cloth lies in the lower right with a gold cord and a beaded ornament. No people are visible.2013-06-29August 24 20142014-08-24March 03 20132013-03-03May 20 20132013-05-20 +1 copies