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Close view of decorated ritual objects. Silver jewelled ornaments with red and green stones lie across the silk. Behind them is a carved golden-brown wooden panel and a pink cloth. No people are visible.

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March 24 20142014-03-24Ritual 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.2017-09-05December 31 20112011-12-31Three kalasha pots dressed for worship stand on a gilded tray in front of a pink backdrop. Each pot is topped with green mango leaves and a coconut, and wrapped in a garland of white flowers and orange-red marigolds. The pots are draped in silk cloth: blue on the left, deep purple with gold border in the centre, and white with gold border on the right. Each is adorned with a jewelled necklace with red and green stones. Gilded ornamental carvings and a red fabric are visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-31Three decorated kalasha-style pots with coconuts and mango leaves stand in a row, each draped in a garland of white and orange-red marigold and jasmine flowers. Each pot is dressed in a silk cloth of blue, purple and white, with gold borders, and ornate jewelled necklaces set with red and green stones. The setting is a temple with pink fabric and gold decor behind. No people are visible.2011-12-31Two ceremonial kalasha pots topped with coconuts and mango leaves are heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, with blue and gold beaded ornaments. They sit on a red cloth in a temple setting, with trays of offerings and flower petals nearby. Behind them, a priest in a green-bordered dhoti and a few other people are partly visible, along with decorated pillars and a camera crew at the edge. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam preparation.2018-04-14June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesOctober 01 20172017-10-01A photograph of a ceremonial kalasha set on a white cloth spread with rice-like grains. A large embossed silver pot with a coconut and mango leaves stands at centre, encircled by a garland of white jasmine and red blooms. Two smaller silver pots, each topped with a coconut and green leaves, flank it. A marigold and blue flower bundle lies at the base. Behind are red and purple draped fabrics with gold border work. No people are visible.2011-12-16A close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering arrangement on a wooden tray. Three clear glass vessels with lattice-patterned sides hold water, with a mango leaf and a yellow-brown coconut-like object at the top. Yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and pink flowers are strung around the arrangement, draped with white cloth edged with a thin pink stripe. Green leaves and a dried grass stalk are visible at the sides. Out-of-focus warm lights glow in the dark background. No people are visible.2016-12-12March 18 20142014-03-18October 01 20172017-10-01