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Rows of white conch shells, each holding a red rose or red flower bloom, are arranged in neat grid on a bright orange cloth, with scattered white rice grains filling the gaps between them. A golden fringed edge of the cloth runs along the lower left. No people are visible. This appears to be a ritual arrangement of conch shells with flowers and rice used in worship.

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A close overhead view of many small white conch-shell cups, each holding a red flower, arranged in rows on an orange cloth. Each cup sits on a mound of white uncooked rice. Larger white conch shells are placed among the rows. No people are visible, and there are no visible figures or deity images.2011-12-01December 01 20112011-12-01Close-up photograph of a ritual arrangement on an orange silk cloth with a gold-and-green border. Rice grains are scattered in small mounds, each topped by a white conch shell decorated with a red rose. A large white conch shell rests on a brass stand with a red rose placed on it. In the foreground, an ornate silver-engraved vessel with a lion-head spout holds a red rose. No people are visible; the scene suggests a puja setup with conch shells, rice, and flowers.2011-12-01Close overhead view of many white conch shells arranged in rows on an orange cloth, each shell holding a red flower and set on a small heap of uncooked white rice grains. A large white conch sits near the centre, with a few spilled grains scattered between the shells. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a ritual offering display of conch shells, rice and flowers.2011-12-01March 02 20182018-03-02December 20 20132013-12-20April 14 20182018-04-14Close-up photograph of an orange cloth covered with many small white conch shells, each sitting on a little mound of uncooked white rice and topped with a red rose or red petals. A brown butterfly rests on one shell near the centre. No people are visible; the arrangement looks like a ritual offering display. Scattered rice grains lie across the orange fabric.2011-12-01December 01 20112011-12-01September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesClose top-down photograph of a ritual arrangement on a golden tray surrounded by many small ornate silver bowls filled with pink and red flower petals, orange-yellow turmeric-coloured liquid and red kumkum. Pink and red roses and green leaves lie in the centre, with rudraksha beads and white conch-shaped vessels with silver spouts. A person in a brown and gold-bordered sari sits with bare feet visible at the top left, and another person's hand, wearing a bangle and a tattoo on the forearm, reaches in to pick up a silver bowl. A third person's arm with white ash markings is visible at the lower left, reaching toward the offerings. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam preparation with offerings.2013-08-13A photograph of a ritual arrangement on an orange cloth with a dark green border. A large ornate silver kalasha, engraved with floral scrollwork, lies on a bed of white rice at the centre, topped with a pink lotus bud. Many small white conch shells, each holding a red flower, sit on mounds of rice around it. No people are visible.2011-12-01