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A close photograph of a flower offering on a red velvet cloth decorated with gold sequins and green and gold border trim. Yellow and blue-purple flowers, possibly pea-flower blooms, along with a small white and pink blossom and green neem-like leaves, are arranged around two small brass oil lamps on a brass tray. Behind the cloth is a large printed image of a tiger's face with bold black and white stripes and wide eyes. No people are visible, and the scene appears to be a devotional offering or altar arrangement.

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A close-up photograph of a ritual offering arrangement on a red velvet cloth trimmed with gold sequins, green border and gold braid. Two brass oil lamps stand on a brass tray at the centre, surrounded by yellow and blue flowers, orange and red blooms, white flowers and green leaves. Behind it a large printed tiger face with orange, black and white stripes fills the background. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual padukas (sacred sandals) pair placed on a red velvet cloth with gold sequin paisley embroidery and a green and gold border. The wooden padukas are decorated with yellow flowers and blue butterfly-pea flowers, with a pink rose and white blossom at the centre, and neem leaves arranged above. Two round brown objects sit on the padukas. No people are visible; the scene is a padapuja-style offering of flowers to the Guru Padukas.2024-03-10A close photograph of a brass oil lamp stand, two cup-shaped brass lamps set on a brass tray, decorated with yellow and purple flowers, a white bloom and green leaves. The tray sits on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequin paisley patterns and green-and-gold border trim. The background shows a pink and white printed fabric. No people are visible.2024-12-09Close-up photo of a green silk cloth with gold zari embroidery and yellow gold border laid on a surface, holding a brass plate arranged with yellow marigold, white chrysanthemum, purple butterfly-pea flowers, rose petals in yellow and red, and green neem-type leaves, with two small brass cups or vessels. Behind it is a partly visible pink and white cloth with a painted pattern. No people are visible; the arrangement looks like floral offerings on a puja setup.A close overhead photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandals) placed on a red sequined cloth with gold paisley embroidery. The padukas are decorated with yellow flowers with purple centres, green leaves, and a white flower bloom at the centre. Two small round brass knobs sit on the sandals. At the top edge, a green-and-gold border and a patterned fabric are visible. No people are present.2024-12-09Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-coloured sandals or padukas placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequined paisley and vine motifs. The footwear is decorated with white and pink flowers, blue butterfly-pea blossoms and fresh neem leaves laid across the top. A gold-bordered red cloth and a patterned fabric with tiger-stripe design are visible behind. No people are present; the image shows a padapuja-style offering of flowers to padukas.Close-up photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a brocade cloth with maroon and gold woven patterns. Two brass or gold-toned pedestal stands hold a cluster of fresh flowers: yellow petals, deep blue butterfly-pea (clitoria) blossoms, and pink and red hibiscus flowers. Green leaves and a gold-bordered green cloth appear at the top edge. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be part of a temple worship setup.Close-up photo of a pair of brass guru padukas (sandals) with knobbed stands placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread, sequins and pink accents, edged in yellow and gold trim. Yellow flowers, purple butterfly-pea blossoms and neem leaves are scattered over the padukas. No people are visible; the blurred patterned cloth at the top edge suggests a nearby textile.2024-10-11Close-up photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a green silk cloth edged with yellow gold-trimmed borders and embroidered gold thread and sequin work. Yellow flowers, blue butterfly-pea flowers and a single pink-red flower are scattered over two small brass or metal cups or bowls and green leaves. A wooden tray with a metallic embossed edge sits beneath. No people are visible; the scene shows a flower and leaf offering, consistent with a small puja setting.2024-05-11A close photograph of a ritual altar cloth in rich red velvet embroidered with gold zari work, sequins and green border trim. On a round brass tray sit two brass cylindrical objects, surrounded by blue butterfly-pea flowers and white blossoms, with a cluster of bright orange-red ixora flowers and green leaves placed at the centre. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a deity puja decoration rather than a named event.2024-07-10A close overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs, edged with green and gold trim. Two flat golden metal plates, possibly a pair of shaped dishes or a yoni-type base, hold two round brass or stone balls. Blue butterfly-pea flowers, a pink flower and a cluster of red ixora blossoms with green leaves are placed around them. No people are visible.Close overhead photograph of a pair of golden wooden padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins, paisley motifs and a green border. The padukas are decorated with yellow and blue flowers, red ixora blossoms, a white flower cluster and green leaves, with two small round stones placed on the sandals. This is a guru padhuka puja offering arrangement; no people are visible.