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A photograph of a brass tray or bowl decorated as a floral offering on a red patterned rug. The tray is filled with orange marigold-style petals, white jasmine and pink and red roses, blue delphinium-like flowers and a jewelled kundan ornament with red and green stones. A white jasmine garland drapes over the top, with yellow and green garlands around the base and an orange cloth beneath. Small silver containers sit among the flowers. No people are visible; the arrangement looks like a deity adornment or puja display.

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Overhead photo of a flower-decorated brass tray set on a red patterned rug. A white jasmine garland loops in an arc over a bed of pink rose petals, pink roses, orange and purple marigold-style flowers and pink lilies. A yellow marigold garland frames the tray's rim, and a jeweled ornament with red and green stones sits at the top. Two silver cups sit among the petals. A red and gold cloth hangs behind the tray. The tray appears to be a ritual offering arrangement; no people are visible.2024-02-06Close overhead photo of a decorated deity offering arranged in a large round brass tray. White jasmine garlands drape over the top, with a jewelled ornament at the centre. Orange and yellow marigold garlands ring the tray, and pale yellow and cream roses and yellow chrysanthemums fill the centre. Silver and jewelled ornamental pieces with red, green and white stones sit along the front edge. A green and gold bordered cloth and yellow flower strings lie beneath, with a red and green floral string at the bottom. Silver-coloured bowls or containers sit among the flowers. No people are visible; the scene shows a deity's floral decoration in a temple setting.2024-12-08Top-down photo of a deity's ornamental decoration on a brass plate, with a jewelled crown-like ornament and rows of stone-set ornaments in silver and gold tones, surrounded by white jasmine garlands, red and magenta flowers, yellow orchids and red-orange petals. Green leaves and gold-edged fabric frame the arrangement. The ornaments appear to be a deity's adornments and the arrangement suggests a deity murti decorated for worship.2024-09-23Overhead photo of a large round brass tray arranged with flower garlands. White jasmine-style garlands form a wheel-like arrangement around orange marigold-style blossoms and a few pink carnations, with a jewelled ornamental centrepiece in the middle. Silver and jewelled ornaments with red and green stones lie at the lower edge, and a yellow marigold garland borders the tray. A white garland drapes across a maroon cloth with gold border above, and a patterned red carpet appears beneath. No people are visible; the scene shows decorated ritual flowers and ornaments on a tray.2024-04-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti or ritual icon seen from above, framed by a ring of orange and red marigold-style garlands with a yellow marigold border and a white jasmine garland at the top. The centre holds white petals, orange marigolds and two silver ornaments, with a jewelled gold-and-stone adornment and a silver jewelled crown-like headpiece set with red, green and white stones. Gold foil rose decorations and red satin bows are arranged around the base, with a beaded silver chain hanging below. A green and gold bordered cloth lies underneath. No people are visible.2024-08-13Overhead close-up of a flower-decorated deity murti or ceremonial head ornament. A white jasmine garland drapes over a silver and jewelled crown with coloured stones, with a yellow rose and magenta flowers at the centre. Below sits a brass tray edged with orange marigold-style blooms, pink rose petals, a silver kalasha-like vessel and a gold ornament set with red stones. Gold-ribbon roses and red and pink florals line the tray's rim on a yellow cloth with a green and gold border. No people are visible.2024-08-26Overhead photo of a decorated brass tray set on a red patterned rug, arranged as a floral sacred offering. A green fabric form with a white ornament sits at the centre, surrounded by white jasmine garlands, pink and yellow flowers, and green and gold leaves. Two silver lamps or vessels flank a round jewelled ornament near the base. A yellow and green bordered cloth lies beneath the tray. No people are visible.2025-11-01Overhead photo of a brass tray filled with orange marigold garlands, white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with pink and magenta roses and scattered petals. Silver and gilt items with gemstone-studded ornaments, including a jeweled brooch and a jeweled necklace or armour piece set with red, green and white stones, rest on the flowers. Two small silver cups or bowls sit among the blossoms. A deity murti or sacred item is decorated for worship; no people are visible.2024-08-07Overhead photo of a Hindu ritual arrangement. A large brass plate is heaped with flower garlands in white jasmine, yellow marigold, orange, pink and red blooms, and gold rosettes. At the centre sits a silver-toned ornament with inset red and green stones, flanked by two small silver vessels. Above the plate, a long garland of yellow and red flowers with rudraksha beads hangs over a pair of wooden sandals (paduka) decorated with a gem-studded knob. Behind them lie orange and blue silk cloths with gold border patterns on a red velvet cloth. The scene reads as a padapuja offering of flowers and sacred items, with no people visible.2024-09-09A photograph of a temple altar display with no people visible. In the foreground a large brass tray is heaped with orange and white marigold garlands, red rose petals, and a jewelled ornamental piece, set on an orange cushion edged with green and gold brocade and a border of red and gold rosettes. Above it hangs a white jasmine garland with a red and yellow floral strand. Behind, a folded orange cloth and a blue and maroon silk cloth with gold zari sit on a red table, with a small wooden box at left. A framed photograph is set near the top, and a large painted portrait in orange robes, framed by a gold-and-red ornate border with yellow marigold garlands, is above. Red patterned carpet covers the floor.2024-08-23A decorated deity murti is displayed on a brass tray set on a red and cream patterned rug, with a red backdrop behind. The murti is dressed with a dark green fabric drape, a gold beaded chain, and pink rose petals and buds. White jasmine garlands loop around the tray and the murti, with pink flowers and green leaves arranged at the sides. Two round ornamental embellishments, one red and gold, are placed on the murti. A small metal vessel sits in front. No people are visible.2025-01-27A top-down photograph of a brass tray decorated for worship, holding a jewelled ornament studded with red, green and white stones, two silver-toned plates or prabhavali-style pieces, and loose petals. Garlands of white jasmine-like flowers, orange marigolds and yellow blooms surround the tray, with a cream rose, a deep red rose and a pink rose placed among them. No people are visible.2024-06-23