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Close overhead photo of a puja setup on a striped red and maroon woven mat. A white conch shell rests on a silver scalloped base at left. In the centre, a bright pink hibiscus flower sits beneath a small brass figure. Pink carnations and white jasmine flowers and a silver-rimmed plate appear at the top edge. No people are visible.

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April 04 20132013-04-04Close-up photograph of a red hibiscus flower placed on a striped woven reed mat in reddish-brown and maroon tones. A small brass oil lamp or diya with a cup-shaped base sits at the centre of the flower. To the left lies a white conch shell resting on a silver-rimmed dish, and at the top a silver plate holds pink flowers and white blossoms. No people are visible. The scene suggests a puja or ritual arrangement.2013-04-04 +1 copiesJune 21 20132013-06-21 +1 copiesJune 06 20132013-06-06June 23 20132013-06-23October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesClose-up of a ritual arrangement on a silver tray: an ornately engraved silver conch shell (shankha) with a cream-coloured cloth or flower wrapped at its base, two bright red hibiscus flowers with yellow stamens, and a silver dish with more red flowers. Green leaves appear at the top. No people are visible. A silver-plated vessel and a small brass or gold bowl sit nearby.2013-10-15Close-up photograph of two hands holding an ornate silver conch shell decorated with engraved floral patterns and a bright red hibiscus flower with green leaves tucked into its opening. Strands of beads hang from the shell's tip. The person wears maroon or rust-red robes, and a bracelet is visible on the wrist. A conch with flowers is typically an offering or ritual object used in puja.2013-04-12 +1 copiesOctober 15 20132013-10-15April 13 20132013-04-13 +2 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25August 29 20142014-08-29