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December 23 20152015-12-23December 23 20152015-12-23A photograph of a homa fire-ritual setup at night against a black background. Central to the frame is a tall fire flame rising beside a conical kalasha-like object draped in a green silk cloth with gold border, decorated with purple orchids, a red rose, and a metal crown-like ornament, with a trident-like stick tucked at the top. Two coconuts wrapped in fibre and garlanded with purple orchids flank it on either side, set on a magenta and gold brocade cloth. Dark jewel-like stones and ornate silver-toned ornaments are fixed on the central form. No people are visible.2015-12-23December 23 20152015-12-23A decorated coconut shrine-form draped in a green silk cloth with gold zari border, wrapped in a maroon and gold brocade sash, adorned with a jeweled bejeweled collar and pink-and-magenta orchids. A straw thread is tied around the coconut top. Dark night background with a blurred white building behind. No people visible; this is a close view of a ceremonial kalasha-style coconut offering.2015-12-23 +2 copiesClose photograph of a deity murti dressed in layered silk, with a teal-green cloth draped over the head and maroon, gold-bordered textiles wrapped around the figure. Purple and magenta orchid garlands and green leaves decorate the shoulders and sides, and a jewelled gold pendant set with dark stones is centred on the chest. A white railing and dark night background sit behind the figure. No physical people are visible.2015-12-23Close view of a decorated coconut placed atop a ceremonial object, adorned with pink and magenta orchid blossoms and green leaves. A yellow turmeric or kumkum mark sits on the coconut's face. Below, a jeweled gold-rimmed ornament with green and white stones and a purple cloth are visible, with a silver vessel at the right edge. Blurred onlookers stand in the background, some in white and saffron-toned clothing. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession or ritual offering with flowers and a coconut.2015-12-25December 25 20152015-12-25A night photograph of a decorated ritual arrangement on a draped table with a purple and magenta cloth. At the centre stands a tall deity murti or ritual form draped in a white and green sari-like cloth with gold borders, wearing a long white and pink garland, a large jewelled silver-toned pendant and rose petals. Before it sit several green, red and orange cloth-wrapped coconuts with mango leaves and yellow marigold flowers, and a brass kalasha with mango leaves and a jewelled necklace draped over an orange cloth. Scattered rose petals lie on the table and a dark foliage background surrounds the scene. No people are visible.2014-03-09Close-up photograph of a deity murti draped in a magenta silk cloth with gold zari woven borders and floral brocade patterns. The murti wears a layered necklace of pearls and beads with a green and red gemstone pendant, and a pink orchid is tucked at its base beside orange silk. The background is softly blurred with teal fabric and flowers. No people are visible.2013-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 25 20152015-12-25September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copies