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March 05 2013

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Close-up of a ritual water offering being poured from a silver vessel into a gold-toned bowl on a brass tray. Two hands hold ornately engraved silver cups, one tilting water in a steady stream. The tray holds white plumeria flowers, purple blossoms, a red flower and small gold cups with a red gemstone. No people's faces are visible, and no one is identifiable as a person.2013-03-05Close-up photo of a hand pouring water from an ornate silver bowl, with the water flowing into a small golden vessel on a gold ritual tray. The tray is surrounded by red, orange, white and purple flowers, including deep maroon dahlias and marigolds. A golden ritual plate and decorated silver dish appear in the background. No faces or full figures are visible.2011-10-15June 29 20132013-06-29Close photo of a ritual tray surrounded by silver and gilt vessels. Two hands, one wearing a bangle and a beaded bracelet, pour liquid from a silver vessel into a silver bowl. The gold tray holds white and purple flowers, including frangipani-like blossoms, and small silver cones and cups. The setting suggests abhishekam or puja preparation. No identifiable person's face is visible, and no one is clearly identified as a person.2013-03-05September 11 20112011-09-11May 03 20132013-05-03June 25 20132013-06-25May 31 20132013-05-31Close view of a ritual pouring: a pair of hands holds a polished silver vessel and pours water over a golden tray heaped with red, pink and white flower petals and blossoms. Among the flowers sit a small brass cup, a brass lamp or pedestal, a silver rectangular box and a banana flower bud. Ornate gold and silver metalware fills the background. No face is visible and no person is identifiable.2013-06-25June 29 20132013-06-29Close view of a ritual abhishekam: a hand with gold bangles pours water from a silver vessel over a flower-covered object on a tray. Red roses and white chrysanthemum-type flowers surround the base, with green leaves. Silver bowls, a small bottle of oil and a white conch-shaped vessel with a red bead sit around the tray. No faces are visible and no deity identification is clear from the frame.2013-04-10 +1 copiesJune 25 20132013-06-25