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December 20 2017

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Close view of a ceremonial altar arrangement. Two small dark metal kalasha-like finials stand in a bed of white chrysanthemums, pink rose petals and yellow marigold-type blossoms, with red hibiscus flowers at the back. Thick green leaf garlands frame both sides, and a gold-toned embossed metal backdrop with floral motifs rises behind. An orange cloth covers the base. No people are visible in the frame.2017-12-20September 22 20132013-09-22A close photograph of a pair of ornate brass footwear-shaped objects resting on a white silk cloth, heaped with fresh white tuberose garlands, yellow marigolds, red rose petals and purple flower petals. The padukas-style metal sandals are set at the centre, with two gold-toned pillar-like fittings rising from them. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-09November 03 20132013-11-03Close view of a gilded ritual tray filled with red, pink and white flowers, including a red hibiscus-like bloom and white frangipani-style blossoms. Two hands, one from each side of the frame, arrange flowers around small gold cups and a gold-edged ornate container on the golden plate. The gold tray has embossed floral and lotus-like motifs.2013-06-25May 25 20132013-05-25July 06 20132013-07-06Close-up of a silver tray or padukas-style platform covered in loose white jasmine flowers, yellow marigolds, and red and purple petals. Two small brass or gold-toned cylindrical holders with red gemstone tops stand on the silver surface. No people are visible. The corner of a white cloth is visible at the bottom.2010-01-09Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet in a ritual setting. The feet bear a red dot, possibly a kumkum or sindoor mark, and toes with reddish nail polish or henna. Above, a golden-yellow silk garment with a red border and gold embroidery is visible. In the foreground, a silver puja thali holds a large red hibiscus flower, a yellow-orange rose, red flower petals and blades of green grass, alongside silver ritual vessels and dishes. The setting suggests padapuja, a ritual honouring of the feet, though no person's face is shown.2013-09-08 +1 copiesJune 26 20132013-06-26Close view of a ritual offering on a gold-toned tray: red, orange, pink and yellow flowers, including large yellow petals and rose-like blooms, scattered around silver vessels and a silver spoon. At the upper left, a bare foot with visible toes rests beside a gold-and-maroon silk garment, indicating a seated person offering flowers during puja. The silver bowls and ornate metal tray suggest abhishekam or puja worship.2013-09-14Close view of a bare foot with reddish dye and a red dot resting on a gold tray filled with pink, white and orange flower petals and red hibiscus blossoms. A woman's orange sari with a gold border is visible at the top left, and silver bowls holding offerings sit in the background. The scene suggests a padapuja, the washing and worship of feet, with flowers arranged around the foot. No face is visible. a person is not clearly present in this image.2013-09-05 +1 copies