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July 19 2009

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A close-up photograph of a round clear plastic jar with a bright red screw-on lid, containing a golden-brown substance with a pale rounded surface, on a dark metal table. A faint Om symbol is drawn in dark ink on the front of the contents. No people are visible.2009-07-19April 28 20162016-04-28May 05 20152015-05-05A round stainless steel thali holds several small stainless steel bowls filled with a glossy reddish-orange sweet preparation, with pale pieces visible beneath in some bowls. The plate rests on a floral patterned cloth. No people are visible; the focus is on the food offerings.2009-07-23Close-up photograph of many polished brass bowls arranged densely together, each covered with clear plastic wrap. The bowls hold assorted food offerings such as grains, sugar crystals, dried coconut pieces, fruit, betel-leaf garnish and spices. No people are visible in the scene, and no figure is shown.2016-10-29Close-up photograph of a stainless steel tray filled with round, golden-brown fried balls. A gloved hand in clear plastic gloves reaches in from the top right, lifting one ball. Behind the tray, a blurred glimpse of gold and red metallic items suggests a ritual or offering setting. No people's faces or a person are visible.2016-04-30April 28 20162016-04-28Close view of many small brass or gold-toned plates arranged in neat rows on a red and green cloth, each holding a small mound of offerings such as grains, seeds, pebbles, flower or leaf bits and possibly sweets. No people are visible; the rows of plates suggest a ritual offering arrangement in a temple or ashram setting. A faint purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2009-12-24Close-up photograph of many shallow round brass plates arranged in rows on a red cloth-covered table. Each plate holds a small heap of mixed offering material, including dried leaves, small seeds or grains, pale fragments and brown items. No people are visible, and the plates are not shown with any visible fire or homa setup.2009-12-24A woven wicker basket filled with many small round sweet balls, each individually wrapped in clear plastic, possibly prasadam for distribution. A hand with gold bangles and a rudraksha bracelet reaches into the basket. The person wears white clothing with a gold-bordered hem visible at the right edge. Grey floor beneath the basket.2015-05-05December 28 20092009-12-28Five copper vessels with wide rims sit on a round brass tray placed on a dark grey speckled stone floor. The vessels hold white milk, clear water or curd, brown liquid, golden yellow oil or ghee, and a reddish-brown liquid with a pale garnish. A partial view of an orange cloth appears at the upper right corner. No people are clearly visible in full. The arrangement resembles ritual offerings for abhishekam or puja.2007-09-24