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Close-up of two ceremonial kalasha-style vessels, silver-rimmed pots wrapped with yellow and red cloth and tied with straw bindings, with fresh mango leaves arranged in their openings. They sit before an ornate silver backdrop with repoussé scrollwork and floral motifs, surrounded by purple and red flower garlands in the foreground. No people are visible. The setting suggests a temple or ashram puja arrangement.

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Close-up photograph of two decorated silver kalasha pots placed before an ornate embossed silver backdrop with scrolling floral and circular patterns. Each pot is wrapped with dried straw bound in tight knots and crowned with bundles of fresh green mango leaves, with a yellow and red cloth piece tucked in at the base. Purple and red flowers sit at the bottom edge. No people are visible; the scene suggests a ceremonial ritual arrangement prepared for worship.2018-04-03April 03 20182018-04-03April 03 20182018-04-03April 03 20182018-04-03Close-up photograph of a ritual kalasha pot wrapped with a yellow-turmeric-coloured cloth and tied with straw or grass bindings, surrounded by fresh green mango leaves. A pointed yellow cone sits atop the pot, with red marking across it. Red flowers and a bright blue-purple flower appear at the base, and a silver repoussé plate with concentric circular engraving forms the background. No people are visible.2018-04-03Two ceremonial coconuts dressed as deity forms stand on a silver peetha with an ornate silver backrest featuring carved birds and scrollwork. Each coconut wears a yellow-brown husk-wrapped head with a red mark, and both are draped in fresh garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. The left coconut is wrapped in a white cloth with a gold-bordered band and blue-and-gold jewellery, while the right one wears a green silk cloth with silver necklaces. Pink flower petals are scattered at the base, and a small oil lamp burns at the lower right corner.2018-02-25Close view of two decorated ceremonial pots, kalasha-style, with yellow turmeric-coloured cloth wrapping and mango leaves at the top, tied with white string. Red rose garlands drape around both pots, and gold jewellery with blue gemstones adorns them, one in white silk and one in green silk. A silver ornate chair or throne back stands behind them. No people are visible; the setting is a satsang-style stage.2018-04-19 +1 copiesRitual arrangement of silver-meshed kalasha pots topped with yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves, wrapped in lavender cloth, set on a colourful striped woven cloth. A silver bowl with engraved designs and a folded white towel sit nearby, with blurred figures in white at the top edge. No people clearly visible in focus.2017-09-05Close-up photograph of two decorated kalasha pots topped with mango leaves and yellow-and-red cloth, each wrapped in ornate jewelled garlands with blue and white stones and gold silk fabric. Purple flower garlands and orange and red blossoms surround them, with a lit oil lamp in the lower right and a silver plate with repoussé patterns behind. No people are visible.2018-04-03Close view of three conical turmeric-yellow ritual forms bound with dried grass and tied with red, green and yellow wrapped sticks, set in silver-toned metal pots wrapped in white cloth with green borders. Red and pink flowers and green leaves are tucked around them, with scattered white petals in the foreground. Behind them stand carved wooden doors studded with brass knobs and carved stone wall panels. No people are visible.2018-04-26 +1 copiesApril 26 20182018-04-26 +3 copiesJanuary 21 20182018-01-21 +1 copies