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A top-down photograph of a round metal tray holding about ten small cups and bowls of copper and brass, filled with abhishekam substances: a golden-brown liquid, creamy white milk-like liquids, a dark reddish liquid, a dark brown paste, a dark liquid, and a thick yellowish-brown mixture. A folded printed paper with small text sits at the upper left, and a glass vessel is partly visible at the top. No people are visible, and the tray rests on a white cloth.

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Overhead photo of five copper bowls arranged in a ring on a round brass tray placed on a grey stone surface. The bowls hold different liquids and substances: yellow oil or ghee at the top, dark reddish liquid at upper right, white milk at left, a pale creamy substance at bottom, and brown liquid at lower right. White flower petals appear at the upper right edge. This appears to be ritual abhishekam substances arranged for a puja. No people are visible.2007-09-24Photo 99199402022-07-12 +1 copiesPhoto 82836792022-07-02 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 7/4/20202020-07-04A top-down photograph of five copper cups arranged around the rim of a round brass tray on a grey stone surface. The cups hold offerings: yellow liquid at the top, a white milky liquid at left, a pale grey-white liquid at bottom, a light brown liquid at lower right, and a reddish-brown residue at upper right, consistent with abhishekam substances. No people are visible.2007-09-24KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 7/13/20222022-07-13 +1 copiesOverhead photo of two polished silver thalis holding small silver katoris of food offerings on a dark surface. The upper tray has five katoris containing grated white coconut, a few almonds, and cooked rice mixed with yellow and white grains. The lower larger tray has six katoris of cooked rice mixed with yellow lentil or spice grains, some with a greenish-yellow tint. No people are visible; the scene shows temple naivedyam-style offerings arranged for ritual use.2025-07-26A circular brass tray holds a ring of small brass bowls filled with rice preparations: plain white rice, yellow turmeric rice, brown tamarind-style rice, green herb rice, and a brown thick chutney or paste, arranged around a small brass cup of liquid at the centre. The tray sits on a gold and yellow embroidered cloth with red and green accents. Behind it, a brass or gold ritual stand with red ixora flowers and green leaves, and an ornate gold-and-red embroidered garment or textile are partly visible. No people are visible, so this is a photograph of ritual food offerings (naivedyam) with no person present.2024-08-12A photograph of a large round brass tray holding about ten small brass bowls of naivedyam, sacred food offerings, arranged in a ring. The bowls contain white rice, lemon or tamarind rice, green herb rice, a pale sweet pudding, diced green vegetables, yellow rice and a brown liquid in a small cup at the centre. Blue and red flowers lie among the bowls. The tray sits on a red fabric with gold peacock-feather embroidery, and gilded wooden pieces are visible at the top edge. No people are visible.Two stainless steel thali trays shot from above on a steel counter. The upper tray holds five small steel bowls: a yellow lentil or dal preparation with greens, a thin brown broth, a white creamy porridge or kheer, a small empty steel cup, and a bowl of pale milky liquid. The lower tray holds six small steel cups filled with rice-based preparations in brown, white and speckled tones, with a pale yellow item in one cup, and a pink flower petal placed between them. No people are visible.2024-11-03A large brass tray holds ten small brass bowls of food offerings arranged in a circle around a central brass cup, set on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold paisley patterns. The bowls contain white rice, coconut or tamarind-style rice, yellow lemon rice, orange carrot rice, sweet halwa topped with raisins, pink-red beetroot shreds, green herb rice and brown grain rice. Behind the tray, gold-toned metal trays are decorated with blue and pink flowers. A plain silver plate sits at the right edge. No people are visible. The arrangement appears to be a naivedyam food offering.Two round polished silver-toned metal thalis sit on a stainless steel counter, filled with small footed cups and bowls of food. The upper left thali holds rice dishes, a yellowish-green mixed preparation, white curd-like rice, and a brown dish topped with peanuts. The lower right thali holds several small cups containing rice with powdered or granular condiments in tan, beige and brown tones, a cup of dark red liquid in the centre, and rice topped with chopped nuts. No people are visible.2024-05-09