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A photograph of a white-draped altar table with a ritual arrangement of coloured grains and flowers. Red, yellow and black grains form a patterned base, scattered with white jasmine blossoms, yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. Two apples and two oranges sit at the corners, and a brass plate rests at the right edge against a yellow stone wall. No people are visible.

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May 10 20172017-05-10A close photograph of a white cloth laid on the ground, decorated with a rangoli-style pattern of yellow and red powder, possibly turmeric and kumkum. Yellow, red, pink and white flowers, including chrysanthemums and red roses, are arranged across the pattern. Ripe orange fruits sit at the top right and left, with a red apple at the lower left, and blurred flowers and a brass tray appear at the bottom edge. No people, a person candidate or deity murti are visible; the setting suggests a puja offering arrangement.2016-01-30A close-up photograph of a ritual offering table draped with off-white cloth. Two oranges and two apples sit at the edges, with red roses, white jasmine-type flowers and green leaves arranged in the centre over a bed of yellow and red powders. Behind the table, a bundle of white and green-striped cloth, a woven basket and pink and white flowers are visible against a yellow wall. No people are visible.2017-05-10Overhead 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.2017-05-25April 10 20162016-04-10A 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 copiesA photograph of a ritual floor design laid on a white cloth and arranged on a metal tray. Five coloured grain or powder motifs form a cross pattern: a red motif at top, a white motif at left, a yellow motif at right, a black motif at bottom, and a central circle with concentric rings of green, white, blue, yellow and red. The cloth is bordered by yellow and red flowers, with two red apples, one orange and a bunch of bananas placed around it. No people are visible.2016-04-10 +1 copiesA close view of a ritual offering arranged on a white cloth over a dark wooden surface. Two orange citrus fruits sit at the left and two red apples at the right, with a scattering of yellow marigold petals and a few whole yellow flowers at the centre, alongside grains or seeds in black, pink and yellow powder patterns. Blurred figures in white and cream dhoti-style garments stand behind the table. No readable text appears in the scene, and no individual's face is visible.2016-12-12April 10 20162016-04-10June 19 20162016-06-19January 30 20162016-01-30A ritual floor arrangement on a white cloth shows a symmetrical kolam-style design of yellow and orange turmeric, black and white grains, and red kumkum powder, decorated with yellow marigold flowers. Four red apples sit at the corners of the cloth, and a fruit-like offering lies at the left edge. Bare feet of standing people and a seated person's hand folded with a red thread appear at the edges, with scattered petals on the stone step. No faces are visible, and no identifiable person is shown.2016-02-20 +1 copies