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A dark, night-time photograph of a cushion or bolster wrapped in dark blue fabric, garlanded with bright green marigold-style flowers that glow under ultraviolet light. The fabric is folded and draped over the top, with deep blue and purple tones. Partially visible at the lower right is a shallow metal bowl with a dusting of coloured powder. No people are visible in the frame.

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A photograph at night of a rounded clay pot or vessel wrapped in a purple cloth, its opening filled with dark red and maroon flowers and green leaves, encircled by a garland of bright yellow-green marigold strands glowing under the light. The pot sits on dark ground, and a shallow brass or copper plate with orange powder. No people or a person are visible in the frame.2015-12-11Close-up photograph of a bundled maroon silk cloth tied with gold thread and decorated with bright green flower petals, resting on an ornate silver tray on a plain surface. A blurred chair leg appears at the left edge. No people are visible; the bundle appears to be a ritual offering or sacred item wrapped in cloth.2011-12-08December 02 20172017-12-02December 11 20152015-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20152015-12-11A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, set on a dark stone base. The lingam is covered with a purple cloth wrapped around its top like a turban, and draped with a red cloth and strands of dark rudraksha-style beads. Heaped red rose petals and red flower garlands surround it, with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves along the base and sides. A silver ornamental necklace hangs at the front. No people are visible; the image shows a deity murti with floral decoration, consistent with a puja or abhishekam setting.2013-09-13Close-up photograph of a small stone lingam decorated for worship, set on a grey stone base. It is draped with a purple cloth and a white flower crown with purple blossoms. Red roses, yellow marigold garlands, green leaves and a red flower lie around it on an orange cloth, with rudraksha beads and a gold-toned ornament visible. No people are visible; the background is a blurred outdoor setting.2013-07-12A photo of a black stone Shiva linga dressed for worship, with a purple cloth wrapped around its top like a turban, a red cloth draped beneath, and brown rudraksha beads hanging over it. The linga is heaped with pink and red rose petals and yellow marigold garlands in the foreground, with green leaves tucked among them. No physical people are visible; the setting is an outdoor ground with dappled light.2013-09-13A black stone deity murti. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands heap around the base and across a stone platform, with petals scattered on the ground. The background is blurred soil and trees. No people are visible.2013-09-12December 11 20152015-12-11 +1 copiesA close view of a bundled maroon cloth parcel tied with gold thread and decorated with yellow marigold-type flowers, resting on a polished silver tray with scalloped edges. The tray sits on a plain burlap-textured cloth surface, with a blurred wooden pole and soft background. No people are visible. This appears to be a ritual offering bundle.2011-12-08Close photograph of a person in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala holding a round brass tray. The tray carries a heap of purple-magenta flower garland, yellow marigold-like blooms on top, and folded dark purple silk cloth with gold zigzag border. A gold bangle is on the wrist. The background is dark with smoke or incense haze.2013-10-13