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A ground-level Pongal kolam drawn in white rangoli powder on bare earth, with a central floral arrangement of red roses, yellow and white chrysanthemums and sprigs of greenery set on a round base. Two earthen pots with mango leaves stand on either side, and a striped woven mat in red, yellow, green and pink lies behind. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the frame.

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January 14 20182018-01-14 +1 copiesA ground-level ritual setup on bare earth with no people visible. A large white kolam, a chalk rangoli, is drawn in ornamental floral and leaf patterns and bordered by a ring of yellow marigold garlands with red flowers. At the centre sits a small flower-decked tray with two potted green plants at either side. Behind, a striped woven mat in red, purple, green and white holds brass lamps, a brass vessel, small bowls, a metal tray and an open book. Further back, a raised platform is heaped with yellow marigolds, and a brass lamp stands at the top. Dry twigs in a woven basket sit at the left edge.2018-01-14 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20182018-01-14 +1 copiesOverhead view of a terracotta Pongal pot set on a dirt ground decorated with white rangoli kolam lines. The clay pot's rim is empty, and its body and neck are wrapped in a garland of yellow marigold-type flowers with red rose buds, with green leaves at the neck. Dried twigs and a turmeric-like root with leaves lie around it, with a brass plate and clay items at the lower edge. No people are visible. The scene reflects a Pongal harvest offering setup.2018-01-14January 15 20182018-01-15 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20182018-01-14January 14 20182018-01-14Ground-level puja arrangement on bare earth beside colourful kolam chalk designs. A brass plate holds bunches of bananas, two halved coconuts, white rope tied with red threads, and a small brass pot of red and white petals. A brass lamp stand and a small terracotta pot sit nearby, with a fresh mound of soil decorated with white and red flowers and green leaves. No people are visible, and an oil lamp flame is seen at the right edge.2018-01-15January 14 20182018-01-14A photograph of an outdoor bhumi puja site on bare earth. A dug pit sits beside a red-and-white painted wall. Two colourful floor designs are drawn in powder: a large red, green and yellow lotus-like rangoli in the foreground and a smaller matching one at the upper right, outlined with white lines. A small pile of yellow flowers lies at the upper right corner. No people are visible in the scene.2016-11-23January 15 20182018-01-15November 23 20162016-11-23