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Close photograph of two ceremonial kalasha pots on a silver tray set over a bright pink cloth. The larger gold-toned kalasha has a green silk wrap and a garland of white jasmine flowers, and a smaller silver kalasha beside it has a matching green wrap and jasmine. Behind them are marigold garlands in yellow and orange and a round golden plate with ornate engraving. A metal vessel's curved spout is visible at the upper left edge. No people are visible in the frame, and no a person candidate appears.

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A close photograph of a ritual abhishekam. Two bare arms, one holding a silver pot, pour liquid from a silver spout over a pair of small ritual vessels on a silver tray. Each vessel is wrapped with a green cloth and decorated with white jasmine flowers. The tray rests on a red cloth-draped table, with a green leaf and a yellow flower in the foreground. Behind, a deity murti is adorned with yellow marigold garlands, beaded necklaces and a gold ornament, with a colourful decorated backdrop. No faces are visible and no person is identifiable.2013-04-21December 02 20162016-12-02A close photograph of a ceremonial kalasha-like object draped in a purple silk cloth with a yellow flower garland encircling it, decorated with gold-toned jewelled ornaments, pearl strands and a mango-leaf and coconut-like top. Beside it on a silver plate sits a heap of pink and white flower garlands with gold-coloured beads. Behind them stand polished silver figurines and a silver pedestal with gemstone inlays, on a striped woven cloth in red, green, purple and yellow. No people are visible in the frame.2017-09-28December 02 20162016-12-02Close 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 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07September 21 20172017-09-21 +2 copiesA photograph of an ornate gold ceremonial crown or kireedam set on red cloth. The gold crown has a pointed finial, tiers of embossed floral patterns, rows of small white stones, and a large red gemstone at the front. Behind it are blurred green and orange fabrics, a brass pot, and stacked books. No people are visible and no person wears the crown.2013-03-21Close-up photograph of a ritual vessel set on a clear glass tray with scalloped edges. Two hands, one from each side, hold and lift a stacked brass or gold-toned metal vessel with a handle, its polished surface reflecting warm light. A small pink petal lies on the stone floor, and an ornate beaded and jewelled cloth edge appears at the left. No person's face is visible, and the scene suggests puja preparation with a kalasha-style vessel.2007-10-08Two 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.2018-02-25A photo of a ceremonial offering arranged on a low table draped with striped multicoloured cloth. Centre: a yellow marigold garland encircles a purple-draped kalasha-like object wrapped in purple silk, with pearl strands, a gold and jewelled necklace and a jewelled ornament, topped with green leaves and a yellow fabric crown. To the left, a silver plate holds pink and white flower garlands with gold beads. Behind are ornate silver figures with jewelled inlay and a silver-and-orange decorated stand. No people are visible.2017-09-28Making Of Sacred Arts University