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Close-up photograph of a pile of crisp, orange-brown savoury snack twists, possibly murukku or a similar fried snack, heaped on a shallow ridged metal plate over a red cloth. At the left edge, a second metal dish holds white and pale roasted nuts or puffed grains with bits of brown sugar or jaggery. No people are visible, and there are no visible ritual objects beyond the food offering on the plates.

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Jan 3 2022 sripuram2022-01-03Jan 3 2023 sripuram2023-01-03A close overhead photo of a round stainless steel bowl heaped with crisp, curled, golden-tan savoury snack strands, dotted with small dark seeds, set on a deep red velvet cloth. A second steel bowl with similar snacks is partly visible at the upper right corner. No people or ritual figures are visible; the snack appears to be an offering or prasadam-style food item.2023-01-03Close overhead photograph of two large round metal trays heaped with crisp, deep-fried savoury snack, a golden-brown curled and twisted murukku-style sev or chakli, piled densely. The upper tray sits on a pale cloth and the lower tray rests on a red cloth. No people, deity, or ritual objects are visible.2025-12-30Close-up photo of a heaped pile of reddish-brown twisted savoury snack. Behind it stands a gilded, ornately carved pedestal or altar base with scrolling floral relief, and a red cloth lies beneath. Offerings of food like this are typical of naivedyam, though the image itself shows only the food and no visible people or ritual activity.2023-01-03Close-up photograph of a pile of crisp orange-brown spiral-shaped fried snacks, resembling murukku, heaped on a perforated metal tray with decorative heart-shaped holes. No people or deities are visible.Close overhead photo of a pile of crisp, curled golden-brown savoury snack strands. Small white seeds are visible in the dough. No people, text or a person depiction is visible.2023-01-03Overhead photo of food offerings on a red velvet cloth. A central grey metal bowl holds a heap of crisp, curled, ridged savoury snacks. Adjacent bowls hold other snacks, a sweet with dried fruit pieces, and a mixed grain or flake offering with white and brown bits. No people, deities or a person visible.2023-01-03July 13 2022 Sripuram2022-07-13A close photo of a round metal plate heaped with golden-brown spiral savoury snacks. Behind it are a gold-patterned silk cloth, a brass or silver vessel and a blue-tinged decorative flower arrangement. Small sweets sit in a bowl at the lower edge. No people are visible.2024-01-22Close-up photo of a heap of golden-orange fried murukku, spiral snack strands with crinkled edges and visible specks of seasoning, piled on a metal plate over a purple checked cloth. No people, deities or ritual setting are visible; the snack appears to be prepared food, possibly served as prasad or refreshment at an event.2022-07-13A photograph of a heaped metal plate of crisp fried savoury snack, bent and curled pieces of golden-brown fried dough, set on a red velvet cloth. Around it are small steel bowls holding yellow sev-style fried noodles with peanuts, split yellow lentils, and a flattened golden fried puri-type bread at the lower left. A green banana leaf with a round savoury cracker sits at the top right. The food appears to be an offering arrangement; no people are visible.2022-12-19