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A large polished brass vessel filled with clear water sits on a white-covered table outdoors. A hand in a white sleeve holds a small metal spoon or ladle, pouring or dipping water into the basin, which ripples around it. Red and orange flowers, including a bloom floating on the water, and a garland of yellow marigolds with red blossoms and green leaves lie on the table beside it. A red plastic chair and dry ground are visible in the background.

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A photograph, rotated sideways, of a large round brass tray filled with water and floating red petals, edged with a garland of white jasmine flowers. Beside it on a white cloth is a heart-shaped or letter-like arrangement of red flowers with a pink marigold-style accent. At the lower right edge a person in white clothing is partly visible, with a shaved head. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial table draped in white fabric. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2009-08-02A close view of a wide brass or silver-toned ritual vessel filled with dark liquid, with a lit flame rising from its right edge. A white cotton wick or camphor piece floats in the liquid, and a band of red-orange flower garland wraps around the rim. The vessel rests on a saffron-orange cloth, and the background is a pale grey floor.2009-12-15October 04 20142014-10-04August 02 20092009-08-02May 03 20122012-05-03Overhead photograph of a small brass cup on a plain white cloth. The cup holds water with scattered yellow flower petals and a red petal, and an ornately engraved brass spoon rests across its rim. No people are visible in the frame.2007-08-26A large round brass vessel with a wide rim and two side handles holds water covered with pink rose petals, white jasmine-type flowers, yellow marigold-style blossoms and broad green leaves. The vessel sits on a plain grey floor beside a yellow and white patterned cloth. No people are visible; the image shows a floral arrangement in water, a common offering element in temple and puja settings.2012-04-19A large brass vessel with decorative engraved rims and handles sits on a grey floor, filled with red rose petals in water. Yellow flower petals are arranged in a four-petalled floral pattern at the centre, with white stamens and a single red rose bud placed in the middle. An orange and white patterned mat lies behind it. No people are visible.2012-04-04Close-up photo of a hand pouring water from an ornate silver bowl, with the water flowing into a small golden vessel on a gold ritual tray. The tray is surrounded by red, orange, white and purple flowers, including deep maroon dahlias and marigolds. A golden ritual plate and decorated silver dish appear in the background. No faces or full figures are visible.2011-10-15A close photo of a small brass cup with a flared rim, holding yellow and red flower petals and a thin bronze spoon, set on a plain white cloth. A brass vessel is partly visible at the top left corner, with a blue cloth beneath it. No people are visible in the frame.2007-08-26August 09 20112011-08-09A large ornate brass vessel with two handles sits on a grey stone floor, filled with red rose petals and orange marigold flowers arranged around a yellow marigold swastika or cross motif, a traditional floral offering. A red and white patterned cloth lies beside it. No people are visible.2012-04-05 +1 copies