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Close overhead view of a white cloth with a gold border spread on bare reddish earth, heaped with loose yellow marigold and pink flower petals mixed with white jasmine buds. Two gold-coloured metal objects. No people are visible; the image shows a floral offering prepared for the paduka procession.

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February 24 20072007-02-24A close overhead view of a gold ritual tray filled with fresh flowers: pink roses, red roses, white jasmine blossoms, white and yellow plumeria, and red carnations surround two small gold cylindrical objects with pink gemstone tops set on gold bases. The flowers are arranged densely around the central gold vessels. No people are visible.2013-06-25Overhead photo of ritual offerings on a woven mat. The large central silver plate holds a heap of yellow and pink flower petals and blooms, with white petals mixed in. A second plate at left holds more yellow and pink flowers beside a red cloth bundle tied with gold-edged cord. At upper right, a silver tray holds small bowls with a dark liquid and an orange paste, plus a small silver cup. Loose petals are scattered on the mat, and white and pink flower garlands edge the bottom of the frame. No people are visible.2006-12-26Close-up photograph of an offering arrangement of pink roses, red carnations, yellow and white plumeria flowers and green leaves heaped on a polished silver tray. Two small brass and copper finials, possibly lamp or kalasha tops, stand among the blooms. Strands of brown rudraksha beads are visible at the upper right edge. No people are visible; the image is a flower offering for worship.2013-07-10October 03 20132013-10-03A photograph of a ceremonial offering setup on a white-draped platform. A brass or bronze plate sits at the centre, with two small ornate gold-toned vessels or finials rising from it. The surrounding area is heaped with white jasmine garlands with green stems, red roses, yellow marigolds and scattered pink and red petals. No people are visible in the frame; the background is dark and out of focus.2010-01-09Close-up photograph of a large silver ceremonial tray filled with yellow marigold petals, white jasmine-like buds, red rose petals and pink flowers, with two small brass or gold vessels set among them. A pair of hands, one wearing a gold wristwatch and a white sleeve, rests at the right edge of the tray, holding a folded white paper or cloth. A red cloth lies beneath the tray on a patterned carpet. The scene suggests a flower offering arrangement, possibly for a puja, with no visible people's faces.2010-02-22February 24 20072007-02-24June 08 20132013-06-08June 29 20132013-06-29July 05 20162016-07-05February 24 20072007-02-24