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A large round stainless steel tray is filled with dried yellow turmeric rhizomes, curved and finger-like, arranged in a dense heap. The tray sits on a red and brown woven mat, and a folded orange cloth lies at the upper left edge. No people are visible; the image shows ritual offering materials, plausibly for a ceremony, without showing any event.

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December 31 20112011-12-31Close-up photograph of a silver-rimmed scalloped metal plate heaped with fresh yellow turmeric rhizomes, curved and knobby, shown in ritual-style offering. Blurred silver vessels and a lamp-like object sit in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-31A close photo of a shallow stainless steel bowl filled with small yellow-green oblong pieces, possibly turmeric-coated or herbal sweets or offerings, resting on a dark maroon cloth. A leaf plate with more yellow-green material sits at the top right, and a faint orange thread lies at the left edge. No people are visible.2016-12-15Close-up photo of a ceremonial preparation table with piles of dried herbs and roots. A large heap of bright yellow turmeric rhizomes sits on a metal plate, with sliced dried ginger or root pieces on a tray in the foreground. Behind them are small bowls of pale powder, dried dark berries or seeds, a green leaf, and brown round fruits. No people are visible. The scene matches an aushadha herbal medicine preparation setting.2017-12-28October 16 20162016-10-16Close-up photograph of a brass plate with a fluted rim filled with bright yellow turmeric-coloured rice grains, resting on a rough brown cloth. A steel vessel is partly visible at the top edge. No people are visible. Turmeric-tinted rice is a common ritual offering material.2011-11-10Photo 11708905 +1 copiesMay 08 20182018-05-08October 16 20102010-10-16Close-up photograph of a large steel tray filled with bright yellow turmeric powder, its surface pressed into swirled ridges. Behind it sits a steel bowl of deep red kumkum powder, and to the right a polished silver or steel vessel with engraved decorative bands. The items rest on a gold and orange brocade cloth with floral patterns. No people are visible in the frame.2021-06-20Close-up photograph of a silver ritual setup on a wooden surface. In the foreground, a silver lamp or incense holder with a swan-shaped handle and engraved floral patterns sits beside a large silver bowl filled with yellow turmeric pieces. A purple cloth lies under the bowls, and white cloth and other silver vessels appear blurred in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-31Close-up photograph of a large brass plate heaped with dried, pale brown twigs and sticks, arranged loosely over a multicoloured woven cloth in red, yellow, green and blue. A cut orange sleeve of clothing is visible at the top left. Another brass plate is partly visible at the upper right. The twigs look like prepared ritual wood for a homa or yagna fire. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2017-02-21