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June 12 2010

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Close-up of a ritual kalasha on a white-draped table outdoors. A coconut wrapped in orange-yellow fibre sits in a brass rim, crowned with five fresh mango leaves that fan upward. Beneath, a woven white-and-gold pattern cloth or base is visible. To the left, a silver tray holds a silver handbell with a long handle and a small silver dish, with pink flowers and a gold-rimmed plate at the upper left. Behind is a reddish-orange stone or brick structure and a grey paved floor.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph of a ritual kalasha set on a polished stainless steel tray on a grey table, outdoors near a rocky ground. The brass-rimmed pot is wrapped in white netted cord and holds water, topped with a whole coconut with its husk and a bundle of green mango leaves. Yellow marigold flowers are scattered on the tray and around the base. A brass lamp stand stands at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial silver kalasha on a green silk-bordered cloth-covered table, decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink flowers and green mango leaves, with a golden coconut-like top. Embossed deity figures decorate the metal pot. Beside it sit a small silver bowl with red kumkum and a dish of pink and white flower petals. Behind, a person in white dhoti and red-bordered shawl holds a wooden pole. Sandy ground and a whitewashed wall form the background. The scene suggests a procession or ritual preparation.2009-06-17 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20132013-01-02August 03 20092009-08-03A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the left edge, beside a red hibiscus flower on a stand. Centre stage, a silver kalasha with an engraved body and a coconut topped with green leaves rests on a silver tray atop a green cloth edged in gold. Yellow marigolds, red and pink petals are scattered across the cloth and the white painted ledge behind it. A second brass lamp with a lit wick stands at the upper right. A purple and blue striped mat lies beneath, and a dark rectangular pit is visible at the left. No people are visible; this is a ritual setup of a kalasha and lamps arranged for puja.2010-12-27December 23 20102010-12-23October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesA polished brass kalasha pot stands on a round brass tray filled with white grains, decorated with a mango-leaf bundle topped by a yellow tassel and white and orange flowers. Marigold and other flower garlands in white, yellow, magenta and purple lie on the table beside it, with orange and white flowers scattered on the tray. Behind are a whitewashed wall with red stripes and green foliage. No people are visible, and the image shows a ritual kalasha arrangement rather than an identifiable event.2013-02-02Outdoor temple scene beside a terracotta-red stepped base. A white-draped table holds a silver tray of yellow marigold flowers with red petals, two small bowls of red and reddish powder (kumkum), an orange-and-saffron cloth, and a brass kalasha with mango leaves and a coconut on top set on a brass plate. A brass plate lies on the ground, scattered petals cover the floor, and a person in white ritual dress with a red-marked forehead stands at the right edge, partly visible.2010-10-07A photograph of a ceremonial silver kalasha pot on a silver tray, topped with a turmeric-smeared coconut crowned with yellow flowers and mango leaves. Yellow blossoms are arranged around its base on rice grains, and a tray of white jasmine-like flowers sits beside it on a white cloth. No people are visible.2011-01-16A photograph of a ritual setup on a table covered with bamboo mats and gold foil. A large polished silver kalasha-style vessel with engraved floral patterns is topped with a bundle of green mango leaves and red flowers, wrapped in a garland of white jasmine. A small silver tray at its base holds red, pink and white flowers. To the left, a woven basket holds red, pink and yellow flower garlands. A hand with a tattooed wrist and a mobile phone rests at the right edge. Behind the table, green shrubs and a stone-edged garden border are visible.2012-03-30