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A photograph of a ceremonial offering setup on a white-draped platform. A brass or bronze plate sits at the centre, with two small ornate gold-toned vessels or finials rising from it. The surrounding area is heaped with white jasmine garlands with green stems, red roses, yellow marigolds and scattered pink and red petals. No people are visible in the frame; the background is dark and out of focus.

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Close-up of a silver tray or padukas-style platform covered in loose white jasmine flowers, yellow marigolds, and red and purple petals. Two small brass or gold-toned cylindrical holders with red gemstone tops stand on the silver surface. No people are visible. The corner of a white cloth is visible at the bottom.2010-01-09A close photograph of a pair of ornate brass footwear-shaped objects resting on a white silk cloth, heaped with fresh white tuberose garlands, yellow marigolds, red rose petals and purple flower petals. The padukas-style metal sandals are set at the centre, with two gold-toned pillar-like fittings rising from them. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-09A photograph of a pair of ornate golden sandals resting on a white cloth, surrounded by scattered yellow marigold and purple-pink rose petals. A long white jasmine garland with red rose accents is draped over the sandals in a V shape. No people are visible in the frame, only the lower edges of two sets of dark trousers and shoes at the top of the image.2010-01-09Close-up photo of an ornate gold ritual tray heaped with white jasmine, yellow and orange marigold-type flowers and red flowers. At the centre stands a small gold pedestal vessel topped with a red gemstone-like finial, set on an engraved gold plate with floral and scroll relief. Metal vessels blur at the edges of the frame. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a puja or abhishekam offering setup.2013-04-22June 08 20132013-06-08May 12 20172017-05-12Close-up of a pair of ornate silver sandals, or padukas, with intricate repoussé floral and scroll engraving and small gold-toned finials on their tops. They rest on a bed of loose rose petals and are surrounded by garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold blossoms with red and magenta flowers. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-09Close overhead view of a gold ceremonial tray or altar surface densely covered with white jasmine-like blossoms, interspersed with pink and magenta flowers, red ixora clusters, yellow flowers and white plumeria with yellow centres. A small gold cup-shaped vessel and a gold ornamental finial sit within the floral arrangement, and a silver bowl with a bright orange liquid. Two large magenta and yellow flowers rest on silver offering dishes at the bottom edge. No people are visible, and the scene suggests flower decoration for a puja or abhishekam.2013-07-19May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12Close-up photograph of a floral offering arranged on a metal tray. A large red rose sits at the centre of a cluster of white petals, with more red and yellow marigold-like blossoms scattered around the edges. Two small brass cups with ornate lids rest among the petals, and a polished metal surface reflects in the foreground. No people are visible in the frame.2013-09-12June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copies