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March 02 20212021-03-02February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA seated figure is photographed from behind, wrapped in a red cloth and draped with long garlands of white jasmine and red rose flowers. A large yellow flower crown sits atop the head. Smoke rises in the background near a flame at left, a golden framed deity murti stands behind, and bananas are visible at right. The figure's face is not visible, so the identity is uncertain and there is no clear visual cue for a person.2021-03-02February 16 20162016-02-16 +2 copiesMarch 02 20212021-03-02A close photograph of a ritual fire offering during a homa, with billowing white smoke filling the upper frame. A mound of golden-yellow cloth, draped and tied, rises from the lower centre, with a cone-shaped object of dried plant material protruding from its top. Glowing orange flame is visible at the left edge, and blurred green and red fabric forms the background. A caption at the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 1 - Vishesha Dravya Homa & Chandi Homa Purnahuti. No people are visible.2021-10-07A close view of a bundled maroon cloth parcel tied with gold thread and decorated with yellow marigold-type flowers, resting on a polished silver tray with scalloped edges. The tray sits on a plain burlap-textured cloth surface, with a blurred wooden pole and soft background. No people are visible. This appears to be a ritual offering bundle.2011-12-08Close-up photograph of a bundled maroon silk cloth tied with gold thread and decorated with bright green flower petals, resting on an ornate silver tray on a plain surface. A blurred chair leg appears at the left edge. No people are visible; the bundle appears to be a ritual offering or sacred item wrapped in cloth.2011-12-08Close-up photograph of a red cloth bundle tied with a knot and decorated with yellow and white flowers, resting in a polished silver-toned metal bowl with ridged rim. Behind it are blurred brass or copper vessels and a wooden surface, with a wooden rudraksha mala visible at right. No people are visible in the frame.2014-01-05Close view of a ritual setup: a large orange and gold brocade cloth draped over a seated object, with green leaves tucked on top, flanked by coconuts decorated with grass tufts and red-yellow kumkum marks. Blue cloth lies beneath, and a yellow tasselled canopy hangs above. Behind, a figure in a red-brown garment with beaded and gold necklaces sits at the edge of the frame, partially visible. Lit by warm lamplight against a dark background.2014-01-05Close view of a silver-toned metal plate holding a draped offering: a deep red cloth wrapped around a white object, with yellow marigold-type flowers, pink rose petals and loose petals scattered around the edge. An orange-gold bordered cloth hangs from the side. No people are visible; the arrangement looks like a temple puja offering prepared during the Navaratri observance.2021-10-11Close-up photograph of a kalasha, a silver-rimmed vessel topped with a fibrous coconut dressed with a red kumkum mark and surrounded by fresh green mango leaves. A blurred white-clad figure stands behind it, with a red background at the top right. No people's faces are visible, and the image is a ritual object arranged for worship, typical of puja preparations.2007-07-22