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December 27 2015

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December 27 20152015-12-27Outdoor photo of many shallow white cloth-draped mats laid across the ground in rows, each holding a mound of white conical offerings. Several mats are orange-brown and others are white, with red-bordered cloth edges. No people are visible, so this appears to show arranged ritual offerings prepared for a ceremony.2013-12-20Photograph of a large field of rows of white conical sculptures of rice or sweet mounds arranged on a pale floor scattered with rice grains and red petals. A red cloth canopy hangs across the top edge, and a garland of white and red flowers rests on a small seated deity murti or ritual figure near the back. No people are visible in the frame.2014-11-28November 12 20212021-11-12August 24 20182018-08-24A photo of many white conch shells arranged in neat rows on white cloth spread across the ground, each shell set upon a small mound of rice grains. Red flowers. Several shells on the lower centre are tinted brown and pinkish. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a ritual preparation of conch shells for worship.2013-12-20November 28 20142014-11-28January 06 20152015-01-06Outdoor ritual setup on a paved courtyard with rows of white conical sculptures or offerings arranged on a pink cloth, leading toward a red draped backdrop. Two large black stone deity statues flank the arrangement, each adorned with white and red flower garlands and white cloth. A single standing person in an orange-brown garment stands near the red curtain, with a small floral offering in front. Trees, a stone wall, and a plastic chair appear in the background.2014-11-28Outdoor photo of rows of small white clay oil lamps (diyas) arranged in long lines across a peach-coloured cloth on a paved courtyard. Two large black stone deity murti stand flanking the scene, draped in white cloth with red-and-white flower garlands. In the background a red draped canopy with bunting, banana plants and a seated or standing figure in an orange-and-yellow garment near the centre. A small table with offerings and a white plastic chair appear at left.2014-11-28A photograph of many round brass or bronze plates arranged in rows on white cloth spread over a stone floor. Each plate holds a symmetrical ring of white cone-shaped offerings. Bare feet and the hem of white and orange garments are visible at the top edge, and a carved stone pedestal appears at the right.2007-12-25January 06 20152015-01-06