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Close photograph of a ritual offering at a shrine. A long garland of pink and white lotus-like flowers with green buds hangs over an orange cloth beside a gold metallic object. A woman in a white blouse and pink shawl, with dark hair in a bun and a red stone earring, stands at left. Two hands in white garments, one wearing a gold bangle, place red flower petals into a silver bowl on a red cloth. The scene suggests a puja with flower offerings.

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December 01 20092009-12-01January 02 20102010-01-02Close photograph of a padapuja-style ritual: a woman in a white and pink sari holds a small gold cup and pours over a silver bowl filled with red rose petals. Beside her, a seated figure in orange robes wears a garland of pink and white lotus-like flowers, and another person in white sleeves extends a hand to the bowl. A gold ornate throne or peetha stands behind.2010-01-02 +2 copiesClose photo of a padapuja: a person in an orange garment with a garland of pink and white lotus petals is seated at the top; hands in white and pink clothing offer and wash gold-coloured ritual items on a red cushion, with red flowers and a gold ornamented plate in front. Gold-framed decorative metal stands behind. Only hands and partial figures are visible.2010-01-02 +2 copiesClose photograph of a ceremony at a golden ornate seat draped in orange cloth and garlanded with pink flower chains. A woman in a pink sari with gold bangles, seen from behind, holds a silver tray of red flowers and offerings. On the right, a man in white clothes holds a tray filled with gold-coloured items. A dark-haired head appears in the lower right foreground. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01Close photo of several hands reaching toward a silver tray on a red cloth, filled with red rose petals and a small gold object. A person in an orange garment with a pink and green flower garland stands behind the tray, their arm extended. A woman in a pink shawl and white top, with a beaded bracelet and ring, touches the petals at left, and another hand with a gold bangle reaches in at lower right. Only the hands and parts of arms are visible; no clear face is shown. Rose petals are scattered on the cloth.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada pooja style foot-worship offering. A figure in an orange saffron garment with a long garland of pink and white lotus flowers stands at the left, partially visible. In the foreground, a person in white with a pink sleeve pours water from a gold vessel over a silver tray of red rose petals and a lotus bloom. A second gold cup is held by another person in white at the right, with a beaded wrist mala visible. The gold-decorated shrine or altar stands in the background.2010-01-02 +2 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesClose photo of a ritual pouring at a metal tray lined with red rose petals. Two hands hold small gold cups; one hand near the bottom left wears a rudraksha bracelet and a ring. Above, an orange-robed figure wears a long garland of pink and green lotus-like flowers, and a gold ornamental frame stands behind. A yellow flower and small brass item rest among the petals on the tray. A person in white clothing is partly visible at right, and a pink cloth at left.2010-01-02 +2 copies