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June 05 2012

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July 03 20162016-07-03A close-up photo of a silver-rimmed tray heaped with pink and white flowers, including jasmine-like white blossoms, pink rose petals, a red flower and green leaves, arranged around a shallow dish holding a folded white cloth and white powder. Behind the tray, the blurred orange robe of a seated person is visible at the top, with a golden ornate object at the left edge. No faces are clearly shown. The scene suggests an offering or ritual arrangement of flowers and cloth.2012-06-05Close-up photograph of a hand holding a round silver tray filled with fresh flowers: white jasmine buds and pink rose petals scattered together. Out of focus behind it are a blue fabric drape, a soft glowing oil lamp flame and warm blurred background lights. No people's faces are visible, only the hand and a sleeve.2018-02-13June 05 20122012-06-05November 23 20092009-11-23Close photo of a large shallow metal tray filled with flower offerings: a pink lotus bloom, white chrysanthemum-like flowers, white jasmine-type blossoms, yellow petals, red petals and green leaves with grass stems. Orange fabric draped over the tray at top and a white cloth at right edge. Pale rice-like grains are scattered on the tray and a small brass-coloured item is partly visible among the flowers.A close photograph of a small white cloth bundle tied with a knot and tucked with pink and red flowers, resting on a brass plate heaped with puffed rice. Fresh white jasmine garlands and pink blossoms lie in the blurred background, with warm oil lamp glows. No people are visible; the bundle appears to be a ritual offering set out for a Deepavali celebration.2016-10-29Close photograph of a silver offering plate held by a gloved hand, heaped with white jasmine blossoms and pink flower petals. Blurred warm lamp lights and a teal and blue drape fill the background.2018-02-13Photograph of a ritual offering on a green cloth: a white cloth-wrapped bundle. A brass plate surrounds it with fresh green leaves, and two brass bowls hold yellow and orange powder such as turmeric or kumkum. Partial bare feet appear at the top left. No people are fully visible, and no person is identifiable in the scene.2016-07-03Close-up photo of a padapuja-style foot ritual on a silver tray filled with white jasmine-like flowers and pink petals. A person's bare feet rest on the flowers while another person's hand, wearing a gold bangle and black beaded bracelet, uses a small silver cup to pour liquid over the feet. A second hand in the frame holds the pouring vessel. Red and orange cloth with dark patterning lies behind the tray, and an ornate silver tray border is visible. No face is shown and no one is identifiable from the frame.2012-10-13Close-up photo of a silver plate holding a bowl of white sacred ash or powder with a white cloth draped over it, surrounded by white jasmine garlands, green leaves, red flowers and pink petals. Blurred in the background is a figure in an orange-red robe and a gold-toned ornamental edge.2012-06-05September 09 20162016-09-09