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A brass tray on a deep red cloth holds a heap of fresh flowers as a ritual offering. Large red hibiscus blooms dominate, mixed with yellow and orange petals, white flowers, small purple buds and thin green grass blades. Two terracotta pots sit among the blossoms. No people are visible.

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Close overhead photo of a pair of black sandal-shaped padukas set on a golden tray against a deep red cloth, heaped with flowers: large red hibiscus, yellow hibiscus-style blooms, pink and white petals, and green grass blades. Two small clay cups or bowls sit among the flowers. No physical people are visible; the padukas are the focus of the padapuja offering.2021-01-07KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/3/00212021-07-03A top-down photograph of flower offerings arranged on a brass plate over a deep red cloth. Red hibiscus blossoms, pink petals, yellow flowers, a marigold centre and white blooms are heaped around a terracotta bowl and a black rubber slipper, with thin green grass blades and leaves among them. The arrangement resembles a padukapuja offering of flowers placed on footwear, with no visible people.2021-07-09Overhead photo of a brass tray on a deep red cloth holding an offering of mixed flowers and leaves. Red hibiscus blooms, white and pink blossoms, yellow flowers and a few green leaves and grass blades surround two small terracotta pots or cups. No people are visible; the arrangement looks like a floral puja offering.2021-06-29A photograph of an offering arranged on a gold-rimmed brass tray over a deep red cloth. Black leather sandals, the padukas used in padapuja, are heaped with red, yellow and orange hibiscus and other flowers, white blossoms, green leaves and grass. A terracotta bowl sits at the centre with more flowers, and two small turmeric-coloured cups or lamps are placed among the blossoms. No people are visible; the padukas are the focus of the offering.2021-06-30KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/25/20212021-06-25Top-down photograph of a padukapuja offering on a brass tray set over golden-yellow silk cloth. A pair of black rubber sandals (paduka) sits at the centre, heaped with red hibiscus blooms, white and pink flowers, a yellow marigold, green leaves and grass stalks, with rose-coloured petals scattered around. Two terracotta bowls rest among the flowers. No people are visible; the scene shows only the flower-decorated sandals and tray.2021-06-26KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/27/20212021-06-27Overhead photo of a flower offering arranged on a brass tray over a saffron-orange cloth. A terracotta bowl is filled with yellow and orange blossoms and green leaves, surrounded by red hibiscus flowers, white and pink blooms and scattered loose petals. No people are visible; the offering appears to be a floral arrangement for a deity.2021-07-08Overhead photograph of a brass plate or tray holding a floral offering on a deep red cloth. Large red hibiscus blossoms with yellow stamens dominate, mixed with white petals, pink and magenta blooms, yellow marigold-like flowers, green leaves and fine fern-like sprigs, arranged around an earthen clay vessel. No people are visible; the scene suggests a temple puja offering of flowers.2021-06-18Overhead photo of a padukapuja offering: a pair of black rubber slippers placed on a brass tray over a deep red cloth, decorated with red hibiscus blossoms, yellow evening primrose flowers, pink and white blooms, green leaves and grass stalks. A terracotta ring sits between the slippers. No people are visible.2021-07-07KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 2/7/20212021-02-07