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December 19 2016

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A close-up photograph of a large shallow metal plate filled with bright yellow turmeric-dyed rice grains, spread evenly across the surface. Small dried pieces are scattered among the grains. The plate rests on a striped cloth in purple, orange and pink tones, with a white cloth at the top edge. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the frame.2016-12-19Close-up photograph of an ornate silver bowl with repousse floral and scroll engraving, filled with a yellow-orange cooked preparation with green peas and whole spices. A hand, its wrist covered by a sleeve, is reaching into the bowl and scooping the food, which is set on a green banana leaf. A purple cloth and a brown shawl appear at the edges of the frame.2014-12-28October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesClose view of a silver-rimmed plate holding two turmeric-dyed coconuts bound together with yellow-orange thread, resting on a bed of yellow-dyed grains. A red kumkum mark sits on the coconut, and a folded green leaf and a pink cloth are visible at the edge. No people are visible; the setting suggests a ritual offering arrangement.2012-10-14Close overhead photo of a large round silver-rimmed plate or tray filled with deep red powder. No people are visible; the scene shows only ritual items.2013-05-27Close view of a ritual offering table decorated with fresh flowers. Several metal plates hold conical mounds of powders: white (likely rice or ash-like powder), pale cream/beige, and bright yellow-orange turmeric powder in the foreground. Yellow marigold-type blooms, purple and magenta flowers, and red roses form a border around the plates along a white cloth-covered table. Behind is a dark green fabric with embroidered red sequin-like dots. No people are visible, and the powders appear to be prepared offerings for a puja.2018-01-01 +1 copiesA close indoor photograph of a ritual preparation on a low glass-topped table draped with a red-and-cream striped cloth. A man's bare forearm, with a red thread tied at the wrist, reaches into a steel plate of dark seeds mixed with yellow powder. In the foreground a second person's dark-haired head and hand rest near a steel bowl of bright yellow powder. Behind the table sit a steel dish of white granular material, folded red cloths, and an orange cushion. The man wears a red-brown dhoti and a white garment on his upper body.2018-04-15December 28 20142014-12-28November 09 20162016-11-09 +1 copiesMarch 07 20132013-03-07March 07 20132013-03-07April 15 20182018-04-15