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A photograph of a brass kalasha, a bulbous water vessel topped with a rounded lid and mango leaves, placed on a clear glass plate with etched floral and geometric patterns. Yellow chrysanthemum flowers sit among the mango leaves around the rim, and a twisted cotton thread is wound around the vessel's neck. A blurred garland of pink, purple and white flowers hangs in the background against a pale wall. No people are visible.

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October 08 20072007-10-08October 12 20072007-10-12A brass kalasha pot wrapped in white thread netting sits on a brass plate filled with white sand and surrounded by yellow marigold flowers. Mango leaves and a dried, yellow-husked coconut crown the pot's mouth. Behind it, garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang against a deep orange-brown cloth. No people are visible.2011-12-09A close view of a polished gold-coloured brass kalasha, a pot-shaped ritual vessel with a rounded lid and a slender spout-like stem, standing on a clear glass tray decorated with blue floral patterns on a stone floor. Part of a white garment with a reddish-brown border appears at the upper right edge of the frame. No people are shown; the vessel appears to be prepared for a puja.2007-10-08August 05 20142014-08-05A brass kalasha pot wrapped in white thread netting stands on a brass plate ringed with yellow marigold flowers and a bed of white grain. Mango leaves and a yellow-wrapped coconut crown the pot's mouth. Behind it, yellow and purple flower garlands hang against a rust-coloured cloth. No people are visible. A kalasha setup like this is typical of puja preparations.2011-12-09Close-up photograph of a polished brass kalasha, a ritual pot with a round rounded top, set on a wide pedestal base. Mango or leafy sprigs and a thin pointed brass implement project from the mouth of the vessel. The background is softly blurred, showing red and white striped fabric and gold-toned items. No people are visible.2010-08-08October 08 20072007-10-08A brass kalasha pot with a white lattice-patterned outer wall stands on a brass tray scattered with yellow marigold petals. A coconut with its husk and mango leaves rise from the pot's mouth, the traditional kalasha dressing. Behind, garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers hang against a deep orange-red cloth backdrop. No people are visible.2011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09Close-up photo of water pouring from a gold-coloured kalasha or vessel down onto a polished silver-toned pot or lingam base, with a few white flowers and green stems falling through the stream. A gold cloth edge is visible at the right and a reddish floor is blurred below. This appears to be an abhishekam-style pouring of water over a sacred object; no people are visible.2011-10-03A brass kalasha pot wrapped in white thread netting stands on a round brass tray on a grey stone table. The pot's mouth holds green mango leaves and a yellow-wrapped coconut, with red and yellow flowers placed on the tray and beside the base. Behind it is a paved floor of hexagonal tiles and white and coloured ritual rangoli lines on the table. No people are visible.2013-03-22