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July 13 20152015-07-13Close-up photograph of ritual items on silver-rimmed steel trays. In the foreground, a coconut wrapped with orange-saffron thread sits on turmeric powder beside a gold-toned ornamental hand-shaped piece with fingers and a decorative rod, plus yellow marigold petals. Behind it, another tray holds a second coconut bound in orange thread amid yellow flowers. At right, folds of red silk cloth with gold border and a white garment appear. The setting suggests a temple or ashram offering arrangement.2010-12-23December 28 20112011-12-28January 02 20132013-01-02December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a coconut wrapped with gold ornaments and tied with yellow thread, resting on a silver tray filled with red and pink rose petals. Gold chains, bead strands and a pointed gold pendant lie across the coconut. A woven basket of petals and marigolds sits in the upper background, and a maroon sari with gold border is visible at the right edge. No people are visible. The setting suggests a ritual decoration for a temple ceremony.2015-10-18 +1 copiesMarch 07 20132013-03-07July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesA close view of a ceremonial offering on a silver-toned ornate stand. A round silver tray with scalloped rim holds a yellow-orange coconut wrapped with saffron thread, a golden ornamental bundle with tassels, a sprinkling of pale yellow flower petals or rice, and a small red petal. Blurred orange, purple and cream cloth lies in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-28November `4 2015 +1 copiesDecember 23 20102010-12-23Close photo of a ritual tray held by a person in saffron-ochre robes, with long rudraksha malas hanging at the shoulder. The round steel tray holds two coconuts wrapped in yellow-orange thread, with gold-coloured trinkets and loose yellow strands spilling over the rim. Behind, a lit oil lamp with a brass lamp holder, a green leafy plant, a copper vessel and small brass cups sit on a decorated altar with pink and red cloth. Warm lamplight gives the scene a devotional, puja-like atmosphere.2016-12-19