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May 10 2017

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A photograph of a white-draped altar table with a ritual arrangement of coloured grains and flowers. Red, yellow and black grains form a patterned base, scattered with white jasmine blossoms, yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. Two apples and two oranges sit at the corners, and a brass plate rests at the right edge against a yellow stone wall. No people are visible.2017-05-10A photograph of a ritual rangoli-style arrangement on a white cloth, made from coloured grains and flower petals. Four symmetrical petal-shaped patterns in white, red, yellow and black grain surround a central green-tinted cluster with yellow marigold petals. Whole apples, a pomegranate and a lemon sit at the edges, and a person's hands in white clothing are visible at the top edge. Long dried grass stalks lie across the design. No faces are visible, so no one is identified.2016-02-27A close view of a ritual offering arranged on a white cloth over a dark wooden surface. Two orange citrus fruits sit at the left and two red apples at the right, with a scattering of yellow marigold petals and a few whole yellow flowers at the centre, alongside grains or seeds in black, pink and yellow powder patterns. Blurred figures in white and cream dhoti-style garments stand behind the table. No readable text appears in the scene, and no individual's face is visible.2016-12-12Overhead photograph of a ritual arrangement on a cloth-covered surface. A large yantra-like floral design is laid out with powders and petals: yellow turmeric-coloured powder, black powder, red and white rose petals, white grains, and red powder forming a geometric pattern. Oranges and apples are placed around the design, with green leaves and white flowers scattered across it. Silver containers and a silver tray with a green leaf are visible at the top, and a striped woven cloth lies beneath. Chalk kolam lines and scattered petals appear at the left edge. No people are visible.2017-05-25A photograph of a floor arrangement on a white cloth with a red and yellow border of coloured powder or grains forming a large ritual diagram. Inside, red, yellow and black grain sections surround a central bundle of pink and red flower petals with a green stem. Oranges and an apple sit at the corners, and a pomegranate lies at the lower right. Beside it, a silver plate holds green leaves, small bowls of powders and grains, and a purple flower bundle. No people are visible.2017-05-26 +1 copiesA close photograph of a white cloth laid on the ground, decorated with a rangoli-style pattern of yellow and red powder, possibly turmeric and kumkum. Yellow, red, pink and white flowers, including chrysanthemums and red roses, are arranged across the pattern. Ripe orange fruits sit at the top right and left, with a red apple at the lower left, and blurred flowers and a brass tray appear at the bottom edge. No people, a person candidate or deity murti are visible; the setting suggests a puja offering arrangement.2016-01-30A ritual floor arrangement on a white cloth shows a symmetrical kolam-style design of yellow and orange turmeric, black and white grains, and red kumkum powder, decorated with yellow marigold flowers. Four red apples sit at the corners of the cloth, and a fruit-like offering lies at the left edge. Bare feet of standing people and a seated person's hand folded with a red thread appear at the edges, with scattered petals on the stone step. No faces are visible, and no identifiable person is shown.2016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +2 copiesJune 23 20172017-06-23 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesApril 10 20162016-04-10March 05 20162016-03-05 +2 copies