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December 24 2009

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A photograph of a kalasha, a metal pot wrapped in white cloth with a red-and-gold bordered sari-style border, topped with mango leaves and a coconut with a red mark, set on a silver tray. Behind it stand gold-and-brass ritual fittings, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a red pillar. At the far left, a partially visible figure in saffron-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala appears beside a white statue, and a small deity murti stands on a red base at the right. No physical people are clearly visible in the central scene apart from the partial figure at the edge. Ritual setting consistent with puja preparations.2010-11-12A brass kalasha pot wrapped in a white cord net stands on a round brass tray filled with white rice, topped with a coconut wrapped in red and white threads and garlanded with white jasmine flowers and green mango leaves. Behind it is an ornate gold-embossed wooden platform draped in orange cloth, with a maroon cloth above. No people are visible.2010-07-08July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial kalasha set on a white cloth spread with rice-like grains. A large embossed silver pot with a coconut and mango leaves stands at centre, encircled by a garland of white jasmine and red blooms. Two smaller silver pots, each topped with a coconut and green leaves, flank it. A marigold and blue flower bundle lies at the base. Behind are red and purple draped fabrics with gold border work. No people are visible.2011-12-16January 15 20162016-01-15Close-up photograph of a ritual setting with no visible people. A golden throne or seat back is draped with a red cloth on the left. A brass or silver kalasha-style pot is wrapped in green mango leaves and strung with white jasmine garlands and red flower petals. To the right, a silver bowl holds bananas, red flowers and other fruit, with a small oil lamp flame glowing behind it and blurred warm lights in the background.2016-07-03June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesMay 28 20132013-05-28A silver kalasha, a ceremonial pot with embossed floral and deity-figure relief, is the central object, draped in rust-orange cloth with gold edging and wrapped with white jasmine garlands and green leaves. A small silver oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a gold-coloured throne or seat is blurred in the background. No people are visible.2013-05-28July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesApril 05 20122012-04-05