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December 03 2016

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A photograph of many silver-coloured puja thalis arranged in rows on a red cloth-covered table in front of a striped rug in pink, red, blue, purple and green. Each thali holds small steel bowls and cups, yellow and red flowers, white flower petals, incense sticks standing upright, and small paper slips. Orange fabric is visible at the top right corner. No people are visible, and the arrangement suggests preparation for a ritual offering.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 15 20172017-12-15A staged ritual setup in a hall with a deep magenta velvet drape behind it. A white-draped platform sits in the center, tiered with rows of small brass or silver bowls, many holding lit oil lamps and red flower petals. A saffron-orange cloth with purple borders covers the floor in front, decorated with arranged metal bowls, red and yellow flowers, and a red marigold garland. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests lamp offerings prepared for a ceremony.2010-10-17April 12 20132013-04-12Close view of many polished brass bowls stacked on a red cloth in front of a deity altar draped with gold and red fabric and red-and-white flower garlands. Some bowls hold green leaves, yellow flower petals, and grains or offerings, with small silver cups behind them.2016-10-11A photograph of many polished brass or bronze bowls arranged in tiers on a red cloth floor covering in front of a deity murti draped in gold and yellow silk, with red and white flower garlands hung at the sides. Several bowls hold green leaves and small offerings such as cut fruit or grains, and a few silver cups and a lamp stand stand behind them. No people are visible. This setting suggests a puja with offerings arranged for the deity.2016-10-11Overhead view of ritual offerings arranged on patterned red, blue and cream rugs. Four silver trays hold rings of small golden cups filled with a clear liquid, with red and orange flower petals and green leaves scattered among them. Two more gold cups with flowers and leaves sit separately on the rug. At the lower right, a silver tray holds white and pink flower garlands. No people are visible.2009-11-20Close photograph of a ritual offering arrangement on a golden tray. Rows of small glass and crystal bowls hold water or offerings, with two lit oil lamps with brass or gold stands glowing in the centre. White flowers sit at the upper left and a few sprigs of incense smoke rise among the vessels. The background is blurred with reflective glass and gold tones. No people are clearly visible apart from a hand and sleeve at the edges.2009-12-16January 06 20172017-01-06 +1 copiesA ritual table set with ornate silver bowls and trays on a gold-embossed cloth. Many small silver bowls hold white milk-like liquid, honey-coloured liquid, flower petals, and dark sweet offerings, with silver spoons resting in some. Fresh white, yellow and pink flowers and green leaves are arranged in the centre, with a small silver figurine or lamp among them. The bowls appear to be prepared offerings for a puja or abhishekam; no people are visible.2013-03-15July 09 20172017-07-09