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Close-up of ornate ritual puja trays on a gold-embossed metal surface. Several scalloped silver trays hold small silver bowls and cups filled with white flower petals and shredded green leaves, with pink lotus blossoms placed among them. A silver vessel with a curved spout and a silver lamp-like cup sit on the trays, and gold ornamental fittings appear on the left. No people are visible.

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A top-down view of a puja arrangement on an ornate brass tray with embossed floral and scroll patterns. Four round silver plates with scalloped rims hold small silver bowls, pink roses, and white flower petals and jasmine-like blossoms. Two gold-coloured wooden or metal padukas with embossed rosette motifs sit at the centre, with small brass cups of kumkum and a vessel nearby. No people are visible; the scene shows only ritual objects set out for a padapuja-style offering.2010-09-29October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesClose view of ornate silver ritual vessels on a gold-embossed altar or stage. Silver plates with scalloped rims hold a white conical vessel topped with pink lotus petals, small silver bowls, and white flower petals or jasmine-like blossoms. A pink lotus flower is visible at upper left, and part of a person's arm is visible at the left edge. The background is a gold repoussé panel with floral scrollwork. This appears to be a puja setting with offerings arranged on silver trays.2010-10-03October 04 20102010-10-04October 03 20102010-10-03Close view of a ceremonial puja arrangement on an ornate gold-toned platform with repoussé floral scrollwork. Several silver puja thalis with scalloped rims hold silver bowls, small cups, and a silver kalasha-style vessel, with pink lotus flowers and white jasmine-like flowers placed in them. Two gold-coloured padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) sit in the centre with knobbed handles.2010-10-03Close-up photo of ornate gold-plated ceremonial trays with embossed floral and shell-like patterns. Several small silver bowls with decorative engraving hold white jasmine-like flowers and green leaves. A pink rose and loose white blossoms rest on a gold tray in the foreground. No people are visible; the scene shows ritual offering items.2011-01-01Close view of a padauka puja offering arranged on ornate gold and silver ritual trays. Several engraved silver plates hold red apples, pink lotus blossoms, red flower petals, white jasmine flowers and small silver bowls filled with white flower petals. Small gold cups stand at the centre amid scattered white blossoms on a gold tray. Silver kalasha-style vessels hold lotus blooms at the right edge. Blurred white-clad figures are visible at the top edge, seated behind the offerings. No faces are clearly visible, so no one is identified.2010-09-30June 07 20132013-06-07 +1 copiesClose view of ornate silver ritual vessels arranged on a gold-embossed tray during a temple puja. Silver bowls and small silver cups hold pink roses, red carnations, white jasmine strands, and yellow and white plumeria flowers. A silver conical item with a white cloth sits among the offerings. No people are clearly visible; only the edges of a few garments appear at the top. The arrangement suggests a worship setup with flower offerings, possibly abhishekam or puja preparation.2013-07-10Close photo of a padapuja offering arrangement on an ornate gold tray. Silver bowls with scalloped rims hold white jasmine flowers, red roses and small amounts of liquid, arranged around a central gold lota-like vessel with a gold stem and white flowers. A dark-haired person's head is visible at the left edge, and a white-clad figure with a red-and-gold cloth appears at the top edge. No faces of the main subjects are shown.2010-10-02Close-up photograph of a pada puja offering on an ornate gold tray. Silver bowls hold apples, white flowers and small white petals, with a large pink lotus bloom resting on a silver dish in the centre. A pair of bare feet is visible at the top right, placed on the golden tray, indicating the padapuja ritual. Silver and gold ritual vessels fill the frame, with more offerings and fruit at the edges.2010-09-16