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A close-up photograph of a ritual arrangement on a white cloth draped over an ornate silver tray. The cloth is decorated with coloured grain and rice patterns in yellow, green, pink, brown and grey, bordered in pink and green. Offerings include red roses, orange marigold-like flowers, a bundle of straw tied with twine standing upright, two red apples and an orange. Blurred in the background are a yellow cloth-covered object and the arms and hands of people in white clothing, one wearing a wristwatch. No faces are visible.

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December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A decorated square ritual tray on a silver-edged base is covered with white cloth and arranged with pink and red flower petals, yellow marigold blooms, coloured grain or powder patterns in yellow, red and white, and a black grain square. Two red apples and a pomegranate sit at the corners, with a hand in a gold bangle placing a pomegranate at the right. A lit oil lamp glows at the left edge, with a woven basket and a brass vessel behind. No people's faces are visible; the scene looks like a floral and fruit offering arrangement.2016-08-14A photograph of a floor arrangement on a white cloth with a red and yellow border of coloured powder or grains forming a large ritual diagram. Inside, red, yellow and black grain sections surround a central bundle of pink and red flower petals with a green stem. Oranges and an apple sit at the corners, and a pomegranate lies at the lower right. Beside it, a silver plate holds green leaves, small bowls of powders and grains, and a purple flower bundle. No people are visible.2017-05-26 +1 copiesMarch 05 20162016-03-05 +2 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +2 copiesA close photograph of a ceremonial offering arrangement on a white cloth laid over a silver tray. Colourful petals in pink, red and yellow are scattered across the cloth, with mustard-yellow and red powder rangoli-style borders and a black-seeded patch at the top. Apples and a pomegranate sit at the corners, and a small flame or oil lamp glows at the left edge, with a woven basket out of focus behind. No people are visible.2016-08-14January 30 20162016-01-30A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a silver-edged wooden stand covered with white cloth. Flower petals in pink, yellow and red, along with coloured powder patterns in maroon, gold and black, decorate the cloth, and loose petals and yellow marigold heads scatter the dark floor. A devotee seated cross-legged in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a wristwatch is visible at the top, and a brass pot with flowers stands at the left. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam offering; no clear face or a person identification is visible.2018-01-05August 14 20162016-08-14Overhead photograph of a ritual arrangement on a cloth-covered surface. A large yantra-like floral design is laid out with powders and petals: yellow turmeric-coloured powder, black powder, red and white rose petals, white grains, and red powder forming a geometric pattern. Oranges and apples are placed around the design, with green leaves and white flowers scattered across it. Silver containers and a silver tray with a green leaf are visible at the top, and a striped woven cloth lies beneath. Chalk kolam lines and scattered petals appear at the left edge. No people are visible.2017-05-25