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A close photograph of a ceremonial offering arranged on an ornate gold-toned tray set on a bright yellow cloth with a silver border. The tray holds green chrysanthemum-style flowers, red and yellow rose petals, green leaves, two silver vessels with red-jewelled tops, and a folded tiger-striped and brown cloth topped with a jewelled ornament. A loose rose petal lies on the cloth at the upper right, and a leopard-print surface is visible at the lower left. No people are visible.

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Close overhead photo of a ritual offering arranged on a bright yellow cloth. Two ornate gold-toned metal sandals or paduka with embossed floral and geometric patterns sit at right, with two small silver cups on pedestals placed among them. Pink-tipped rose petals, loose yellow carnations and green leaves fill the center. At upper left, a folded striped leopard-print and brown cloth is topped by a gold ornament set with red and white stones. No people are visible.2024-01-09Close overhead photo of a ritual offering on a bright yellow cloth with a silver border. Two ornate gold-toned metal sandal-shaped plates, engraved with floral and ornamental patterns, hold the arrangement. Orange and yellow flower petals are scattered across the cloth. Two small silver-toned bowls with red gemstone accents sit near the petals. Green leaves rest among the petals. A folded brown and tan cloth with a jewelled gold-and-red ornament lies on the left. Red patterned carpet and a carved wooden stand surround the cloth. No people are visible; the scene shows a padapuja-style offering of padukas, petals and leaves.A photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandal-shaped padukas placed on a bright yellow silk cloth with silver trim. The gold footwear is engraved with a central circular emblem and floral scrollwork. Red and orange rose petals are scattered across the padukas and cloth. A pair of small clear glass oil lamps or cups sits beside the petals, and a leopard-print cloth wrap with a jewelled gold and red ornament rests on the left. No people are visible; the setting is a floor with a red patterned rug.Close view of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a bright yellow silk cloth with silver border. Red and pink rose petals and a deep red rose are scattered over the padukas, with a folded brown and gold patterned cloth and a jewelled ornament at the left. No people are visible; the setting suggests a padapuja offering arrangement.A close photograph of a ritual offering arranged in a yellow cloth tray edged with silver-grey braid. Red rose petals and whole rose blossoms are heaped in the center, with green leaves laid on top. Two ornate gold-toned metal items with pointed finials sit among them, alongside a folded leopard-print cloth and a jeweled ornament set with red and white stones. Behind the tray stands a large embossed brass panel with a stylized feather or floral motif. No people are visible.A close photograph of a ceremonial offering on a yellow silk cloth. Two large ornate gold-toned metal sandals or padukas with embossed floral and triangle medallion patterns lie side by side. Scattered red rose petals and a full red rose rest on and around them. Two silver-toned knobbed handles or ornaments sit on the gold plates, and a folded tiger-striped cloth lies to the left beside a silver filigree piece. A silver shimmering fabric edge appears at the bottom corner. No people are visible.A close-up photo of a ceremonial offering tray on a gold ornate stand. The tray is lined with red fabric embroidered with green and blue jewel-like motifs and silver-gold trim. Red and yellow rose petals and green leaves are scattered over the brass plate, along with small silver bowls, a silver ornament and a jewelled pink-and-green object. A blue and gold ikat-patterned cloth sits behind the arrangement, with a red-orange thread tied across. The background shows gold metalwork and draped gold fabric. No people are visible.2022-01-15A close photo of a ritual offering arranged on an ornate gold-toned metal tray lined with a yellow cloth. A large pink rose and a yellow rose lie among scattered pink rose petals. Beside them sit a jewelled silver-and-pink-stone ornament, a folded leopard-print cloth, and two small silver cups with red stones. Behind the tray is an embossed gold repoussé panel and a blue sparkling fabric. No people are visible.2024-01-10KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/17/20222022-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of ritual objects displayed on a yellow silk cloth with a silver-bordered edge, set on a brass stand in a temple setting. Two ornate gold sandal-shaped padukas lie at the centre, surrounded by pink and yellow rose petals. Two small silver-capped vessels and a folded cloth with a jewelled, pink-stoned crown-like ornament rest among the petals. A red patterned carpet and a gold-embroidered cushion appear in the background. No people are visible.Close-up of ritual offerings arranged on a bright yellow cloth. Two ornate gold-and-silver pedestal lamp stands or peetha-style stands with decorated bases and tall stems hold a tapering stand topped with a red stone; a pink rose and scattered rose petals surround them. A green leaf rests at center, a jewelled gold ornament with red and white stones and hanging fringe sits to the right, and a tiger-striped cloth with a gold-rimmed box appears at the top. No people are visible.2024-01-08A close photograph of ritual offerings arranged on a bright yellow cloth. Two ornate gold-toned metal dishes with raised stems and engraved floral patterns hold red roses, rose petals, green leaves, a yellow rose, and a folded striped cloth in tiger-stripe pattern and orange. One dish has a jewelled edge with red and white stones. A fresh red rose lies in the lower left. No people are visible; the setting suggests temple puja offerings.