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August 17 2014

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September 07 20142014-09-07July 25 20132013-07-25January 31 20132013-01-31A padapuja-style offering centred on a pair of bare feet placed on a red rose-petal bed in front of a gold-toned vessel holding white and pink flowers and gold lamps. Around it, several ornate silver-toned bowls and trays hold orange liquid, rose and marigold petals, and green leaves, with silver spoons and a silver ladle-shaped vessel. The ornate gold-patterned base beneath the trays suggests a ritual arrangement.2014-10-03July 09 20132013-07-09April 04 20132013-04-04August 20 20142014-08-20A close photograph of a ritual padapuja arrangement on a gold-patterned table. A bare foot of a person in a red and gold silk garment rests on a tray surrounded by silver bowls and plates filled with red roses, yellow roses, orange flowers, white lilies and green leaves, with small brass vessels and a silver kalasha-style pot. Other people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge. No face is shown. The scene suggests a foot-worship ceremony with flower offerings.2013-09-02Close photo of a ritual abhishekam preparation on a golden surface. Silver bowls and trays hold white flowers, yellow marigold-like blooms, a red and pink flower, honey or ghee in small bowls, dark fruit or offerings, and silver pouring vessels. Two hands with rudraksha malas and a silver bangle reach in to pour or arrange items. Blurred orange and white clothing appears at the top edge. A central golden deity murti or kalasha element is visible among the offerings.2013-03-08October 02 20132013-10-02Close-up photograph of an ornate silver ritual tray with embossed floral scrollwork holding several small silver bowls. One bowl contains a red rose and yellow marigold petals floating in water, another holds a yellowish liquid, and others are empty. A white plumeria flower and green leaves rest near a silver kalasha-like vessel at the centre. Pink and yellow flower petals fill baskets in the background. No people are visible, and the scene suggests an offering arrangement for puja.2014-02-11Close-up photograph of an ornate silver puja tray on a gold-embossed surface. The tray holds several small engraved silver bowls containing saffron-yellow liquid, water, and a central bowl of red roses and white jasmine flowers. A silver conch-shaped vessel with floral engraving and a small rectangular silver plate with a flower motif sit among the bowls. Red, yellow and pink flower petals and garlands appear at the upper left. No people are visible; this is a ritual offering arrangement for puja.2013-07-20