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Close-up photograph of an ornate embossed silver vessel with a domed lid, decorated with repeated floral medallions, paisley-like motifs and beaded rims. Several fresh frangipani (plumeria) blossoms in yellow, white and pink rest on the lid. The vessel sits on a tray or stand with a brass-toned base. No people are visible.

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September 01 20112011-09-01Close overhead photo of an ornate repoussé silver vessel or lid engraved with paisley-like motifs, rosettes and scrollwork, resting on a brass tray. Several fresh frangipani (plumeria) blossoms, yellow and white with pink tints, are scattered across the silver surface. No people are visible; the scene suggests a temple or ritual offering setting.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01January 01 20132013-01-01Close view of an ornate silver ritual vessel resting on a silver-plated square pedestal, its lobed bowl body embossed with floral and leaf motifs and a beaded rim. Three yellow and white plumeria flowers sit on the lid. Behind it, a dark carved stone surface and a red fabric edge. No people are visible.2011-09-01January 1st 2013Close-up photo of an ornate silver-plated ritual vessel or kalasha-like container with heavily embossed floral and paisley repoussé patterns, topped with flowers: a pale orange trumpet-shaped blossom at the top, pink roses, a white rose and yellow-orange marigold petals arranged on its rounded lid. A brass oil lamp or vessel sits at the upper right on an orange cloth, and a yellow cloth lies at the lower left. No people are visible.2010-07-14August 05 20102010-08-05A close photograph of an ornate silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) placed on a silver base, decorated with yellow marigold blossoms, a red rose, and garlands of red roses and white-yellow flowers. The silver is intricately chased with floral and scrollwork patterns. No people are visible; the padukas stand in for the feet of a revered teacher during a pada puja.2013-01-01Close-up photo of an ornately embossed silver vessel with a lobed rim and repoussé floral and scroll patterns, topped with a cluster of fresh flowers: an orange-peach hibiscus-like bloom, orange marigold petals, two pink roses and a small white rose. A brass oil lamp stands at left against a white wall, and a brass dish with a dark rim sits at right on an orange cloth. No people are visible.2010-07-14Close-up photograph of a silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) placed on a silver tray, decorated with yellow marigold petals, red rose petals and garlands of white and yellow flowers and red roses around the edge. The silver is embossed with floral and scroll patterns. No people are visible in the frame. This appears to be a pada puja offering of the sacred footwear.August 05 20102010-08-05