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Two round polished metal trays hold heaps of yellow marigold petals and flower heads, with more petals scattered around them. A person in light grey trousers stands at left, and another person in a white top leans in at the top, one hand picking up petals over the tray. At right, a shivalinga-like murti sits in a woven basket surrounded by yellow flowers and green leaves on a striped blue and red cloth. No identifiable a person figure is visible.

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March 07 20132013-03-07Close-up photograph of a ritual offering arrangement on polished silver puja plates. In the foreground a silver bowl holds yellow and white marigold-type flowers, with a purple flower bloom at left and red blossoms and green leaves behind. A repoussé silver object sits in the background, with warm golden blurred light. No people are visible in the frame.2013-10-24 +1 copiesClose photograph of two hands during a ritual. The hand at upper right holds a small pile of yellow and white flower petals, while the hand at lower left is open beneath it, with a brown rudraksha bead resting in the palm. Blurred in the background is a gold tray holding a yellow flower mound, a white heap, and green leaves on a maroon cloth, beside a brass bell or lamp at upper left. The scene suggests an offering or flower-based puja and initiation, though only the hands and offerings are visible.2017-02-01Close photo of a ritual abhishekam preparation on a golden surface. Silver bowls and trays hold white flowers, yellow marigold-like blooms, a red and pink flower, honey or ghee in small bowls, dark fruit or offerings, and silver pouring vessels. Two hands with rudraksha malas and a silver bangle reach in to pour or arrange items. Blurred orange and white clothing appears at the top edge. A central golden deity murti or kalasha element is visible among the offerings.2013-03-08September 09 20162016-09-09Close view of a puja tray arrangement. A hand in a bangle and red sleeve pours liquid from a small brass spoon over yellow marigold flowers on a brass plate. A blue butterfly-pea flower and an incense stick stand among the offerings. Brass oil lamps, a brass bowl, a brass pot and more flower-laden plates sit on an orange cloth. No people's faces are visible.2013-10-06A close photo of a puja tray on an orange cloth. A hand with bangles places pink and yellow flower petals and white jasmine blossoms onto a brass plate, which holds a small engraved image or murti. Nearby are brass lamps, a lit oil lamp in a small brass dish, a red cloth, a red fruit and a copper vessel. The scene shows an offering being made during worship. No person's face is visible and no one is identifiable.2011-12-19Close-up photo of a ritual offering being prepared on a woven bamboo mat. A hand, partly visible at the upper left, reaches toward a shallow brass plate holding yellow and white plumeria flowers and a heap of red flower petals. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the front of the plate. Behind it are brass vessels, a small brass lamp stand, a white cloth, and a folded orange cloth at the right edge. The setting suggests a puja arrangement, with no visible faces.2013-12-19Close-up photograph of a shallow ridged metal plate heaped with loose yellow chrysanthemum blossoms and green buds. No people are visible; a second plate sits blurred in the background. A small purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2016-12-02October 06 20112011-10-06A close photograph of a hand reaching into a large ornate silver tray filled with yellow and white flower petals, red and pink rose petals and yellow marigold blossoms. Two small gold-coloured finials or cups stand among the petals. The hand wears silver bangles set with red stones and a gold ring; the sleeve is white. The tray rests on a red cloth. The scene suggests a flower offering.2010-02-22Close-up photograph of yellow marigold-like flower petals and buds heaped on a shallow polished steel tray with fine radial grooves, a second tray partly visible at the bottom edge. The petals are scattered on the tray surface. No people are visible; the background is out of focus and blue-grey.2016-12-02