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Close view of a puja offering being prepared on a golden tray. A hand in a sleeve of a purple garment pours liquid from a small silver vessel into a bowl. Gold-rimmed silver bowls hold a red apple and green leaves. In the foreground, the backs of two seated devotees are visible: a woman with curly light-brown hair in a peach top on the left, and a person with black hair in a black top on the right. Behind them, a woman in a blue sari with gold border sits. The scene suggests a padapuja or abhishekam-style offering with ritual vessels.

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A close photograph of a ritual offering preparation. Two women sit at a large ornate golden tray, one with curly light-brown hair in a sleeveless pale top, the other with dark hair pulled back in a black top. Silver bowls hold a red apple-like fruit, white offerings and red petals on the gold tray. A woman in a teal and gold sari sits behind them, with a purple garment and golden trim visible at right. Some hands are touching the silver bowls, and the foreground is blurred.2011-11-30November 30 20112011-11-30Close view of a temple puja offering on a gold-toned ceremonial table. In the foreground, a woman with curly brown hair in a light peach top sits from behind, while a woman in a black top and black head covering leans over the tray and holds a small object. A silver bowl holds a red apple or fruit, with silver plates and a gold-patterned tray nearby. Behind them, a person in a blue and gold sari and another in a purple sari with gold border stand near golden ornate pillars. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2011-11-30Close view of a ritual offering being prepared on a gold-coloured tray. Two women's hands hold small silver cups and a silver lid over silver bowls, and a red apple sits in a silver dish in the foreground. The woman on the left has curly hair, a beige top and a beaded bracelet; the woman on the right wears a black head covering and black clothing. Behind them, a woman in a blue sari with gold border and a person in a purple garment with gold trim are partly visible. Appears to be a puja offering, with no clearly identifiable a person present.2011-11-30A photograph of a temple offering scene. In the foreground, a woman in a black top with her dark hair pulled back holds a silver bowl with a red apple topped with a white flower. At the left edge, a person in a beige sari holds a similar silver bowl with a red apple. Behind them, a person in a purple garment with a red-and-gold band on the wrist arranges items on an ornate gold-and-silver table or altar with repoussé detailing. Silver bowls of offerings sit on the table, and a blue garment and gold-carved furniture appear at the upper left and right. The scene suggests a puja offering of fruit.2011-11-30A close photograph of a ritual offering at a temple. A hand pours liquid from a small silver vessel onto a golden tray arranged with silver bowls, pink and magenta flowers, and red fruit. A woman in a magenta sari with red and black bangles is visible at the right edge, and another person in white is partly visible at the lower left. Golden decorations and an ornate gold surface fill the background.2011-11-01A close-up photograph of a ritual being performed at a brass tray set with red roses, yellow marigold petals, white flowers and small silver bowls. A woman in a green and maroon embroidered outfit with gold bangles and a ring pours liquid from a small silver vessel over the offerings. In the foreground, the blurred heads of two people are visible: a person in a white shirt at right and a person in a purple garment and green sari at left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering.2011-11-30November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual at close range. A woman in a cream sari with a silver bangle and ring pours water from a silver vessel over the bare feet of a figure in orange robes, seated on a golden tray. Silver bowls and dishes around the tray hold red apples, a yellow fruit, a white cube and red roses. A second figure in orange and white sits at the right edge, and a dark-haired person is blurred at the left. The scene is a foot-washing offering, with the full figure not shown.2010-11-30November 30 20112011-11-30February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesClose photograph of a puja offering being prepared on a gold tray. A hand in a bangle and a magenta sleeve pours water from a small silver vessel over pink and magenta flowers. Silver bowls hold red fruit, sliced items and petals, and a red flower sits at the lower right. A person in white garments is partly visible in the foreground, and another person in a maroon garment is seen at the upper right. The setting is a temple-like ritual space with gold ornamentation. No person is clearly identifiable as a person.2011-11-01