This image shows a decorated golden thali (plate) with a red and gold border, containing auspicious items for a Hindu ritual. The thali is divided into sections holding red kumkum powder, yellow haldi (turmeric) powder, and white rice grains. At the bottom center of the thali, a small, ornate diya (oil lamp) is lit, radiating a warm glow. The arrangement is placed on a plain off-white surface. The items â kumkum, haldi, rice, and a lit diya â are commonly used in various Hindu religious ceremonies and are considered auspicious. While specifically labeled Akshay Tritaya Greetings, this type of arrangement could be used for various pujas (worship) and auspicious occasions within Hinduism. Given the current time and location (Pune, Maharashtra, India), it's also possible this could be related to Naraka Chaturdashi, where similar auspicious items might be used.
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