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A photograph of an empty ceremonial seat and offerings arranged for ritual. A large ornate gold-plated throne with embossed floral and scrollwork stands at right, with a blue sparkly cloth draped over a cushion beside it. In the foreground, a gold tray lined with yellow fabric holds red roses, scattered white and pink petals, a striped cloth, a jewelled ornament with red stones, and small metal kalasha-style cups. Behind are brass oil lamps on tall stands, a potted palm, and a red patterned floor rug. No people are visible.

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Close photograph of a ritual offering arrangement on a yellow cloth-covered tray in a temple-like hall. Rose and white petals, a lavender rose, a green leaf and a jewelled pink-and-silver ornament sit on ornate gold-embossed trays with silver finials. Behind them stands a large gold-embossed throne back, a blue sparkly fabric draped over a chair, and tall brass oil lamps, one with a spout, beside a potted palm. No people are visible.A close photo of a ritual offering arranged on an ornate gold-toned metal tray lined with a yellow cloth. A large pink rose and a yellow rose lie among scattered pink rose petals. Beside them sit a jewelled silver-and-pink-stone ornament, a folded leopard-print cloth, and two small silver cups with red stones. Behind the tray is an embossed gold repoussé panel and a blue sparkling fabric. No people are visible.2024-01-10Close photograph of a ritual offering tray on a yellow cloth in front of an ornate embossed gold-coloured metal backdrop. 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A jewelled pink and white ornament with pearls sits beside the flowers, with a leopard-print cloth folded behind. A blue star-spangled fabric covers a seat in the background, with a potted palm and a red patterned rug. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a bright yellow cloth with a silver border, placed before an ornate gold-toned metal throne or peetha backdrop on a patterned rug. The offering contains red and orange flower petals, a large orange chrysanthemum, white daisies, a small silver kalasha-like cup, a silver ceremonial plate with a decorative embossed design, and a jeweled gold-and-red ornament on a striped cloth. No people are visible.2024-01-18Close overhead photo of a ritual offering arranged on a bright yellow cloth. Two ornate gold-toned metal sandals or paduka with embossed floral and geometric patterns sit at right, with two small silver cups on pedestals placed among them. Pink-tipped rose petals, loose yellow carnations and green leaves fill the center. At upper left, a folded striped leopard-print and brown cloth is topped by a gold ornament set with red and white stones. No people are visible.2024-01-09A close photograph of a ritual offering arranged in a yellow cloth tray edged with silver-grey braid. Red rose petals and whole rose blossoms are heaped in the center, with green leaves laid on top. Two ornate gold-toned metal items with pointed finials sit among them, alongside a folded leopard-print cloth and a jeweled ornament set with red and white stones. Behind the tray stands a large embossed brass panel with a stylized feather or floral motif. No people are visible.Close overhead photo of a brass tray set on a yellow cloth with silver-edged trim, heaped with red, pink, orange and yellow roses, scattered peach rose petals, small white flowers and a green leaf. 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