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A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a colourful striped woven cloth in red, blue, green and yellow. At the centre stands a golden-wrapped kalasha topped with a yellow coconut and green mango leaves, decorated with a jewelled gold-and-red stone belt. In the foreground a brass plate holds a large garland of white jasmine, yellow roses and red roses with green leaves. A banana leaf lies to the left and a second plate of red and pink petals sits at the top.

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Ritual setup on a striped multicoloured cloth spread over a floor beside a tiled walkway. At the top, a golden-brown coconut dressed in gold cloth and a jewelled ornamental garland sits on a metal plate with green mango leaves. Below, a round brass tray holds a garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, with a large banana leaf to the left. A tray of pink and red petals appears at the top edge. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests preparations for a puja or abhishekam offering.2017-08-16August 31 20172017-08-31September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a brass kalasha pot on a grey stone ledge, topped with mango leaves and a tuft of yellow cloth, wrapped in a brown brocade cloth with gold patterns. Yellow marigold garlands, white and red jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled ornament with red stones are draped around the pot. To the left, a silver deity murti stands on a striped multicolour cloth beside garlands of red and white flowers and orange silk fabric. Gold-coloured carved altar pieces appear at the right, with people's feet visible in the far background.2017-09-27August 02 20132013-08-02A decorated kalasha on a red silk-draped platform: a brass pot wrapped in a red cloth, topped with a coconut and green mango leaves, encircled by a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds. A jewelled ornament with gold coins hangs around the pot, and a gold-coloured carved structure stands in the background beside a silver pillar. No people are visible; the kalasha is a ritual vessel arranged for a ceremony.2015-10-18A brass kalasha pot wrapped in white thread netting stands on a brass plate ringed with yellow marigold flowers and scattered petals. A coconut with a yellow fibrous husk and a red kumkum mark crowns the pot, surrounded by green mango leaves. Behind it, yellow and purple flower garlands hang against a rust-coloured cloth. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-09A brass kalasha pot wrapped in white thread netting sits on a brass plate filled with white sand and surrounded by yellow marigold flowers. Mango leaves and a dried, yellow-husked coconut crown the pot's mouth. Behind it, garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang against a deep orange-brown cloth. No people are visible.2011-12-09May 10 20172017-05-10October 18 20152015-10-18March 30 20132013-03-30