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Close view of a silver-toned metal plate holding a draped offering: a deep red cloth wrapped around a white object, with yellow marigold-type flowers, pink rose petals and loose petals scattered around the edge. An orange-gold bordered cloth hangs from the side. No people are visible; the arrangement looks like a temple puja offering prepared during the Navaratri observance.

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October 14 20212021-10-14October 13 20212021-10-13Close-up photograph of a brass tray heaped with fresh flowers: yellow plumeria blossoms, pink roses, deep red rose petals and a single orange marigold-like bloom. Two small brass cups or pouring vessels with jewelled knobs sit among the petals, and a silver ladle handle appears at the edge. The arrangement suggests floral offerings prepared for worship. No people are visible.2013-07-30Close-up photograph of a round brass puja tray at night during a ritual offering. Yellow chrysanthemums, pink and magenta rose petals, and green leaves fill the left side. Small clay or coconut-shell bowls hold turmeric powder, red kumkum and sandalwood-coloured powder, with petals scattered on top. A green betel-type leaf and a white flower stem lie in the lower centre. Incense sticks and a brass lamp or bell stand at the upper edge, and a bundle of dried twigs rests beside the tray on a maroon cloth. No people are visible.2021-10-10Overhead view of a round metal tray heaped with yellow marigolds and pink and white flowers, with a folded red cloth bundle tied with gold-bordered ends placed at its centre. A metal vessel rests at the top edge and a second flower-filled tray sits at the right. Strands of white and red flowers lie on the floor mat, and a person in white clothing with a red and orange border is partly visible at the left edge.2006-12-26Close-up photograph of a brass plate on a silver-textured surface holding a folded brown cloth with gold zari border, topped with a yellow chrysanthemum-like flower and a pink flower. No people are visible. The arrangement resembles a ritual offering or puja tray.2013-10-13October 12 20212021-10-12December 20 20112011-12-20Close-up photograph of a gold ritual tray heaped with red, pink, yellow and white rose petals and blossoms arranged around gold cups and a small gold vessel. Silver containers and a green leaf sit at the left edge. No people are visible, only the floral offering arrangement on a gold platter.2013-10-09September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesClose overhead photo of a ceremonial puja setup on the floor. A large round brass or bronze plate with a dull, tarnished surface sits on pink and magenta silk fabric with gold zari borders, with a red-and-gold brocade cloth beside it. Scattered white and yellow flower petals, a few red petals and loose white blossoms cover the cloth. Behind it stands a tall polished brass lamp stand on a brass tray, and a small brass vessel is visible at the top edge. No people are visible.2021-10-15September 24 20122012-09-24