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A photograph of a ritual table setup with no people visible. In the foreground stands a large gold-rimmed brass tray holding a small bowl of red liquid, scattered red and pink flowers, green leaves, and a small silver lamp or incense holder with a cup-like top. To the left sits a polished silver bowl filled with white and pink petals and an additional small silver vessel with a lid. Several incense sticks stand in a silver cup in the background. Behind the table hangs a saffron-orange cloth drape.

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A photograph of a ritual table set up before draped orange and red cloth. In the foreground a brass tray holds red and white flower petals and leaves, a small brass bowl, and a silver nandi-shaped figure standing on a tall stem. To the left a silver bowl of petals sits beside a stick of black incense in a silver cup and a covered silver container on a white cloth. No people are visible.2011-03-03Overhead view of a ritual puja arrangement on a white cloth. A silver bowl holds orange marigolds, pink lotus-like flowers and white petals. A silver tray holds a golden ornate object with small golden bells or cups and a red-orange cloth lies at the top. Silver cups and small bowls contain liquids and offerings, a silver kettle-like vessel with a spout stands nearby, a silver dish holds white powder, and a basket holds bananas, a coconut, green leaves and flowers. A small matchbox and incense sticks are also visible. No people are present.2009-11-202011 - Photo Album2011 - Photo AlbumJanuary 25 20172017-01-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a puja setup on an orange cloth over a grey wooden tray. A person in orange clothing with bangles reaches in from the left, one hand holding pink flower petals above the offerings. Brass plates and bowls hold pink flowers, green leaves, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a brass bell, a small oil lamp burning, a conch-shaped vessel and a brass lamp. A brass shiva-linga style vessel and a small peacock-feather figure of a deity murti stand on the right. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam preparation.2017-07-30 +2 copiesJuly 02 20132013-07-02Close-up photograph of a puja setup on a red and gold woven mat. In the foreground, a shallow brass plate holds a silver linga-shaped object with a silver yoni base, dusted with red flower petals, plus a small brass cup. Below it, a second brass plate holds red and pink flowers and green leaves. At the right edge, a polished black stone vessel with a curved brass spout sits beside the setup. Behind, a brass vessel and rough stone surface are visible. No people are shown.2016-12-17Close-up photograph of a puja setup on a red and gold brocade cloth. In the foreground a small brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits beside a copper incense holder holding a lit incense stick. Behind them are scattered white and red flower petals, a yellow flower and a garland of green, red and yellow blossoms. A brass bell and other brass ritual vessels are partly visible at the right edge. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a ritual offering arranged for worship.2014-05-25Close-up photograph of a puja setup on a white cloth-covered table. Brass items include a small oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass bell with a handle, an incense stick in a brass holder, a brass cup, and small brass dishes. Red and pink flower petals, red flowers and a green leaf are scattered nearby, and a plate of orange and red flower garlands with dark beads sits in the lower right. A small bottle of oil stands beside the lamp. No people are visible.2014-01-23A close photograph of a polished brass puja thali, a ceremonial offering tray. It holds a red rose, a small bowl of yellow turmeric powder, a brass bowl of red and orange flower petals, a small lamp with a flickering flame, a lit incense stick in a stand, and small cups of liquid. A white flower petal and green leaves sit at the front. No people are visible; the blurred background is dark red. This appears to be a puja kit prepared for offering to a guru.2016-12-22January 20 20132013-01-20 +1 copies