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A photograph of a silver kalasha vessel topped with a husked coconut and fresh green mango leaves, wrapped in a garland of yellow marigolds. Behind it, a young boy with a shaved head in orange robes sits with eyes lowered, and other orange-robed figures stand in the background. A silver tray with white offerings lies beside the vessel.

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December 18 20132013-12-18December 18 20132013-12-18March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesAugust 09 20132013-08-09A close-up photograph of a ceremonial kalasha, a large polished silver vessel with embossed floral and deity-like relief panels, set on a silver tray and decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers, green leaves and an orange-red cloth draped over the rim. A person in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala of gold-tipped beads holds the vessel with one hand. Behind, a man in white clothing plays cymbals, and a few onlookers and a parked motorcycle appear on a dirt ground. The scene suggests a procession or ritual carrying of a kalasha.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30A silver kalasha vessel with embossed deity medallions stands on a maroon cloth in a ritual setting. A yellow-dyed coconut with a tuft of fibre sits on top, surrounded by green mango leaves, yellow and red flowers. Behind it, a red and yellow garland drapes over a golden ornate seat or throne, with orange cloth and a pair of wooden sandals with flower petals nearby. A brass oil lamp stands at left. No people are visible; the scene suggests a puja setup prepared for worship.2010-06-06September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated coconut set on a polished silver kalasha or pot, wrapped in an orange-red cloth and adorned with a jewelled gold-toned necklace with multicoloured stones and pearls, plus yellow marigold garlands draped around its base. Green mango leaves rise from the coconut top, and a red kumkum mark is visible on its face. Behind it, a pink banner with Kannada text is partly visible, and a person in white clothing stands at the right edge with a tray of red and yellow flowers in front. The setting appears to be an outdoor ritual space with greenery and sandy ground.2009-12-30A photograph of a kalasha, a ceremonial brass pot wrapped in an orange cloth turban with mango leaves inserted in its mouth, set on a white-draped table outdoors. The pot is draped with a red and gold brocade cloth and a long garland of yellow and white flowers hangs around it. Plates of loose purple, pink, yellow and white petals sit at its base, with red hibiscus flowers and green foliage behind. No people are visible.2009-12-26December 14 20112011-12-14Close-up photo of a ceremonial silver kalasha-style pot wrapped with a maroon and gold-bordered silk cloth, topped with mango leaves and a sprig of kusha grass. A long garland of yellow marigolds with a red rose accent hangs down over the embossed silver surface, which shows a small figure and floral engraving. Blurred figures in yellow and white clothing stand behind. Mango leaves and marigolds suggest an auspicious temple or procession offering.2010-02-12