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A close photograph of a ritual offering in progress. In the foreground, a hand holds a small heap of pink and magenta flower petals beside an orange and red floral garland and gold bangles. Behind, out of focus, two people in saffron-orange garments stand with hands joined, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Hanging white ribbons or threads are visible at left, and a white electric fan appears at upper right. Red and pink flowers and white blossoms fill the lower edge.

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August 07 20172017-08-07August 07 20172017-08-07Close photograph of a Raksha Bandhan style ritual. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand in the background, and a hand with a red thread bracelet and gold bangle receives pink and red flower petals from another hand. Multiple orange and red threads with tassels are tied on wrists, and white strands hang down in the upper area. The foreground hand is dark-skinned, and a person in a red garment with pink flowers is visible at the lower right.2017-08-07April 14 20182018-04-14Close-up photograph of a person's cupped hands holding red and pink rose petals in an offering gesture. The wearer has gold rings on several fingers, a silver bangle, and a red thread tied around the wrist. Beside the arm, strands of rudraksha beads with silver spacers are visible. The background is softly blurred, showing a figure in white and gold ceremonial tones.2018-04-14August 07 20172017-08-07Close-up photo of a priest's hands holding pink flower petals over a silver bowl during a ritual. The priest wears a pink and orange silk shawl over bare shoulders and a white dhoti. A dark bracelet and a blue wristband are visible. A blurred golden ceremonial object stands at left against a soft white background. Only one person is visible, partly cropped at the head.2017-08-22A photograph taken from above of an outdoor ritual scene on a wooden platform. A bald, shaved-headed man in orange robes kneels in the foreground, holding up a brass plate of white and pink flower petals and garlands. To the left, a figure with dark curly hair and a gold necklace in orange clothing sits with hands folded. Behind them, a robed devotee in orange kneels beside yellow and purple marigold garlands, and another orange-clad figure wearing a rudraksha mala stands at the back near a golden deity murti and decorated altar with red and orange cloth. Scattered petals cover the floor.2009-01-12Close-up photograph of a puja offering: several hands hold and scatter pink and red rose petals over a large ornate gold tray and silver bowls filled with red and orange flowers, small golden lamps, and sweets. Behind, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a garland of yellow, pink, white and purple flowers, and a person in white sleeves reaches in from the lower left. Other arms wear gold bangles and red sacred threads on the wrists. Silver cups hold offerings near the tray's edge.2010-08-15Close photo of a silver tray of mixed flowers, pink and orange blossoms, green leaves and grass, being carried by a person in orange-saffron cloth over red fabric. A second person in white garments is behind, with a sliver of yellow cloth at top. Flower petals are in motion. Photo appears to be a ritual offering scene.2009-11-20Close photo of two people in maroon and rust-coloured garments during a ritual. On the left, hands hold a hammered silver bowl with pink petals inside. On the right, a person wearing a heavy gold necklace with red and green stone inlay and a large gold pendant holds a small bunch of pink roses. Only hands, torsos and necklaces are visible; faces are cropped out. A leafy green sprig is at the lower left, with a blurred background.2013-10-10Close photograph of a person in an orange robe seated on the floor, with a bare hand held out palm-up, cupping small red and orange petals or offerings. A beaded bracelet is worn on the wrist. Another person in white clothing sits behind, and a beige cushion or seat is visible at right. The scene suggests a padapuja or similar ritual offering with flower petals, though only partial bodies are visible; no full face is shown.2009-09-07