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Overhead view of a ritual offering arrangement on a large gold-embossed tray. Four ornate silver-rimmed platters hold many small silver bowls filled with orange and yellow marigold flowers, amber liquid, and pale offerings. A central strip of red, orange, yellow and pink rose petals and flowers lies on a gold plate between silver kalasha-style vessels with pink flower decorations. No people are visible; the scene shows objects only, suggestive of a puja or abhishekam offering setup.

Overhead view of a ritual offering arrangement on a large gold-embossed tray. Several silver plates with scalloped rims hold small silver bowls, some filled with orange-yellow liquid or paste, and silver spouted vessels. Marigolds in yellow and orange and red roses are arranged in a floral border around a central gold-coloured object, and pink flowers and green leaves are scattered among the dishes. No people are visible.

Overhead view of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial arrangement for an offering. Multiple round silver-coloured trays hold empty silver bowls and small silver cups, several containing white rice or flour decorated with orange marigold petals, and small bowls of golden-orange liquid. Red hibiscus flowers and green leaves are placed on the trays and a silver pot. At the centre, a garland of red, orange and yellow flowers surrounds a small brass vessel with a spout. The large base is gold-coloured with embossed floral patterns. No people are visible.

A photograph of an arranged ritual offering on an ornate gold-embossed tray. Multiple silver-toned plates and small bowls are set around a central flower-strewn area, holding red, pink, orange and yellow roses and marigolds, green leaves, and small amber-yellow sweet offerings. Silver spouted vessels and a small silver lamp stand sit among the blossoms. No people are visible, only the decorated puja-style arrangement.

September 15 2013

April 23 2013

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October 26 2013

Overhead view of a ritual arrangement on an ornate gold-embossed tray. Five round silver plates are set around a central mound of white flower petals, pink and yellow blossoms, and small brass vessels. Each plate holds empty silver bowls, with some bowls filled with golden liquid, red rose petals, and red hibiscus flowers with green leaves. No people are visible; the arrangement appears prepared for a puja offering.

A photograph of an arrangement of silver offering plates on an ornate gold-embossed tray, displayed as a ritual setting. Several round silver trays hold small silver bowls arranged in circles, filled with marigold-yellow and orange flowers, pink and red roses, and bowls of orange-yellow sweet offerings. Pink and red roses and green leaves sit near small silver vessels with pouring spouts. A central bed of orange, red and yellow flowers forms a decorative pattern, with lit oil lamps amid the petals. No people are visible; the setting is an arrangement of puja offerings and flowers.

October 20 2013

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Ritual offering arrangement on an ornate gold-embossed table. Several silver trays hold small silver bowls filled with white jasmine flowers, honey-coloured liquid, and other offerings. Yellow and pink flower petals and blooms are arranged around a central pile of red rose petals, with a silver kalasha-style vessel and a small silver container visible. No people are visible in the frame apart from a sliver of orange clothing at the top edge. The setting suggests puja preparation.

Close view of a gold-embossed ritual table set with many silver bowls and trays holding flowers, orange and yellow sweets or offerings, and a silver kalasha-style vessel. Red, pink and white flowers, including hibiscus and jasmine, are heaped in the centre. A person in an orange and gold-bordered silk dhoti or garment stands at the left edge, and a man in a white polo shirt with hands joined in prayer sits behind the table, with another person in white at the upper right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam offering preparation.