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Close photograph of an offering arranged on a red-orange stone ledge beside an ornately carved stone pillar. A folded red-orange cloth with orange twisted cord handles and a white cloth edge sits on a gold-bordered red and maroon silk textile with woven golden motifs and gold fringe. Yellow marigold-type flowers and a single magenta flower lie at the left. In the blurred background a person in white clothing walks past, and a small figure of a deity murti appears near the top left.

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Close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering arrangement on a red and gold brocade cloth. Yellow marigold flowers and a single magenta blossom sit beside a folded white and red cloth with orange twisted cord handles, similar to a carrying sling or bag. Orange satin fabric drapes across the frame, and a gold tassel fringe lies at the bottom. Blurred metal lamps or vessels appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-11-06Close-up photograph of a folded orange-red silk cloth with white edging and maroon trim, tied with a twisted orange cord, resting on a red and gold patterned fabric. Yellow chrysanthemums and a magenta flower sit at the left edge. Behind it, an ornate carved bronze or brass base with spiral scrollwork is visible. No people are present.2010-11-06Close-up of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-patterned silk cushion placed on a brass plate, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flowers. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe that drapes over the right side of the frame. Two small gold kalasha-style vessels with red flower accents sit between the toes and the cushion, and red tasselled fabric hangs around the edges. The orange cloth beneath the scene suggests an outdoor ritual setting. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of feet, with the person receiving the offering. Only the feet and robe are visible, so the person's face is not shown.2010-07-24March 11 20132013-03-11Close-up photograph of two bundled orange-red cloth packets tied with thick yellow twisted cords, resting on a pink-orange fabric with a gold-threaded border. The bundles are gathered and knotted at the top, forming folded silk shapes, with a blurred wooden or reddish background. No people are visible.2011-12-22May 24 20162016-05-24March 10 20132013-03-10August 01 20142014-08-01November 29 20112011-11-29Close photograph of a seated figure from the waist down wearing a saffron-orange silk garment with gold-embroidered borders. A long necklace of gold-toned beads. The figure's right hand rests on the knee. Beneath him is a deep red velvet cushion and a red-and-gold seat, framed by yellow and red flower garlands, with green leaves behind. Only the torso, arm and hand are visible, so no face is shown.2010-10-12Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-bordered maroon and gold brocade cloth set on a silver tray. Yellow marigold garlands and white flowers surround the feet, with two small gold kalasha-style vessels near the toes. The person's orange saffron robe drapes across the right side of the frame, and the orange cloth beneath gives a warm background. This appears to be a padapuja, a ritual washing and worship of the feet.2010-07-24Close-up of a golden throne seat draped in red cloth and heaped with yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strings. A pair of bare feet in white trousers with gold-threaded checks rests on a red cushion, while a man in white shirt stands at left with a hand near the feet. Fallen white petals are scattered across the red fabric, and a green leaf garland hangs at right beside an ornate gold frame.2010-12-29