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April 26 2012

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Close-up photo of a silver tray filled with fresh green betel leaves, with folded banknotes tucked among them. A person's hands, one wearing a silver bangle and a thin gold ring, arrange the leaves in the foreground. The blurred background shows pink and blue fabric and a yellow garment sleeve. This appears to be an offering arrangement of betel leaves and money, typical of a puja offering setting.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Overhead photo of a large stainless steel tray filled with fresh green betel leaves, each topped with a small folded pink-and-lavender patterned paper packet and a single coin. No people are visible; the tray is the sole subject, consistent with offerings of betel leaf and dakshina arranged for a ritual at the ashram. Edges of other metal vessels appear at the frame's corners.2006-10-21Close overhead photo of a ritual offering being made on a red mat. A figure in an orange-red robe with gold border sits cross-legged at the top, one hand reaching toward a round polished metal plate holding green betel-type leaves and several Indian rupee banknotes. A second person in white clothing sits at the left edge, arm extended. A silver ornately carved tray and a large green banana leaf appear at right. Context suggests a pinda or dakshina offering, though only the plate, leaves and money are clearly visible.2016-08-02KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 8/29/20212021-08-29A top-down photograph of a large stainless steel bowl filled with fresh green betel leaves. Each leaf carries a small folded packet of pink, purple and white patterned paper and a round brown-and-cream disc. No people are visible.2006-10-21Close-up photograph of a priest's hands placing green betel leaves onto a polished brass plate. The priest wears a gold ring and a red sacred thread on the wrist, and white ritual cloth with gold-toned necklaces is visible at the side. Another person's hand holds a wooden staff with a gold-toned cap and red and white garlands nearby. No face is visible.2018-04-14Close overhead view of a large round silver-toned metal tray filled with fresh green betel leaves. Each leaf holds a small folded pink and white paper packet and a round brown coin or betel-nut style disc. A white-sleeved arm is visible at the upper right edge. No people's faces are visible; this appears to be an offering tray prepared for a puja ritual at an ashram setting.2006-10-12August 14 20172017-08-14Close overhead photograph of a polished metal tray holding many fresh green betel leaves arranged in overlapping rows. Each leaf carries a round coin placed near its centre, and several leaves have small pieces of brown areca nut or dried spice scattered on them. Part of a second metal tray and a green cloth edge appear at the upper right. The arrangement suggests a ritual offering of betel leaves and coins. No people are visible.2006-08-23April 26 20122012-04-26March 30 20162016-03-30