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A photograph of a large floor rangoli made of flower petals laid on dry grass. The design is a symmetrical pattern of bands in marigold orange, yellow, red, white and green, with a central panel framed by a dome-like arch and a lotus-like motif in red and white. A blue plastic bag sits at the upper left, and a person in a light shirt kneels at the upper right, partly visible, working on the design. No ritual figures or deities are shown.

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A large floral rangoli-style design laid out on grass, made of rows of marigold-like orange and yellow blossoms, dark green leaves, white petals and red roses in bands. Triangular inlays of purple and green petals line the orange and yellow borders, forming a long serpentine or looping pattern.2015-07-07A floor arrangement of flowers on a tiled floor. A square border of yellow marigold blossoms and green leaves frames a field of white jasmine flowers. Inside, a heart-shaped area of pink rose petals holds two small orange marigold heads at its centre. The floral design is laid out as a ritual offering, with no people visible.2014-06-26August 16 20092009-08-16December 31 20112011-12-31A circular floral arrangement, a rangoli-style flower mandala, laid on a red cloth with a fringed edge at right. Concentric rings of yellow marigold petals, white jasmine strands, pink petals and green stems surround orange and red blossoms, with a central purple flower set in a green wreath. No people are visible; the composition sits alone on the fabric.2007-01-01December 31 20182018-12-31 +2 copiesOverhead photo of a circular floor mandala made of flower petals on a brown ground. Pink rose petals form a central mound around a brass oil lamp, surrounded by bands of yellow marigold petals, green leaves and white blossoms, edged with a ring of purple and white flower garlands with a few yellow marigold heads. No people are visible in the frame.2005-12-11December 27 20092009-12-27A floor kolam or flower rangoli laid on a grey stone floor, made of finely scattered petals. A large central oval of dark green petals is ringed by a bright yellow band, with a white stylised flame or leaf-like motif outlined in pink at the centre. Around the outside, white petal shapes form a lotus-like border, interspersed with red petal strips and edged with thin gold trim. At the top left, a row of brass vessels or lamps sits on a wooden ledge. No people are visible.2008-01-01August 16 20172017-08-16December 25 20092009-12-25A photograph of a floral rangoli-style arrangement on bare ground. At its centre sits a large blue-and-green dome-shaped object. Radiating outward are white and purple petal-shaped panels filled with yellow and red flower petals, interspersed with green fern-like leaves. A strand of yellow marigold garlands runs along the top edge. No people are visible.2009-12-29