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Close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering on a brass plate: a turmeric-coloured conical mound of paste, split to show a dark red interior, set among green leaves and a thin grass or reed stalk. A red flower petal, a string of white pearls and beaded fabric lie at the base. Overlaid caption reads Chandi Navakshari Homa for Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsava 2021. No people are visible.

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February 17 20212021-02-17Close-up photograph of a richly decorated ceremonial kalasha or pot-shaped offering vessel draped in a dark maroon cloth covered with pearl strands, rudraksha-like brown beads, crystal and red gemstone embellishments, and gold rhinestone borders. Green mango leaves and a red flower sit on top, with a yellow flower and a coconut-like element visible above. A pink and red striped cloth lies to the left and a blue fabric at the upper left. The background is blurred gold and warm tones. Caption reads Chandi Navakshari Homa for Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsava 2021.2021-02-17A photograph of a kalasha-style ritual pot topped with a large dried coconut wrapped in straw strands and surrounded by fresh green mango leaves. The coconut has a dark circular opening. The brass or gold-toned vessel rests on a draped cloth and a red and gold garment with a pearl-like necklace. Background is blurred warm tones. Visible caption at bottom reads mandagapadi for rajarajeshwari brahmotsava.2021-02-15Close overhead photograph of a whole brown coconut with its fibrous husk on a silver plate, set among green mango leaves arranged around it. Red and white flower petals and garlands surround the plate. No people are visible in the frame.2006-12-28Close view of a Hindu puja arrangement on a tray: a polished brass kalasha holding a coconut wrapped in fibre with a red flower and green mango leaves, flanked by two brass oil lamps (one with a tall stem and one with an ornate spouted lamp), a bundle of golden grass stalks, yellow turmeric or ginger pieces, and red flowers. A striped woven cloth in red, green and blue lies behind. Caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Chandi Homa Purvanga Puja. No people are visible.2021-10-12October 07 20212021-10-07Close photo of a kalasha-style brass vessel topped with a whole coconut still in its fibrous husk, ringed by fresh green mango leaves and a single full red rose tucked at its base. The brass rim is visible at the bottom. Behind, a white cloth-covered table and a blurred orange fabric are visible. No people are shown. This is a ritual offering arrangement typical of puja, with a coconut and mango leaves on a brass kalasha.2010-10-05October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a brass kalasha pot wrapped in white silk with gold zari borders and a red band at its rim, topped with a coconut and mango leaves. The blurred golden background suggests a shrine or puja setting. The kalasha is an object of puja.2022-09-28Close-up photograph of a coconut wrapped in fibrous husk fibers, set among red and gold draped fabric and white flower garlands, with a red-and-orange glow. Caption overlay reads Chandi Homa, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 16. No people are visible in the frame.2022-01-03April 30 20122012-04-30Close-up photograph of a kalasha topped with a yellow-turmeric-coated coconut, marked with a red kumkum dot and set among green mango-style leaves. The pot's base is wrapped in an orange cloth and decorated with red, green and gold beads and white pearls. The background is a soft blurred green garden. No people are visible.2016-08-02