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Overhead photograph of a round woven bamboo tray set on a red cloth, arranged as a ritual offering. A cluster of yellow marigold flowers tied with white thread sits at the centre, surrounded by small leaf-bowls holding green limes or lemons, red and brown grains and pulses in metal and wooden bowls, a small wooden ladle, a pile of red kumkum powder, and folded red cloth tied with a bow. Green leaves and a dried fruit or nut are placed among the items. No people are visible.

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KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 18, 2026Top-down photograph of a ritual offering arrangement on a woven mat. Yellow and green lemons sit in leaf-plate bowls, with a red cloth bundle at left, orange turmeric or kumkum powder in a brass bowl at right, and an orange lentil or grain heap in a steel plate. Dried seed clusters, nuts, a brass cup with a handle, a string of pale beads and straw are scattered among them. No people are visible.A top-down photograph of ritual offerings laid out on a bright red cloth. Two woven baskets hold fresh red roses, one at the lower left and one at the lower centre. A larger round basket above holds green leaves, a few whole lemons, dried red and brown seeds, grasses, a small copper cup and a red cloth piece. Small brass and copper bowls sit at the right, one containing a pile of golden grains, and a brass vessel with dark liquid is at the lower right. No people are visible.Overhead view of a puja offering arrangement on a red cloth. Two woven baskets hold fresh red roses and petals. Another round tray holds green lemons, a red flower, dried leaves, grass, a small bowl of seeds, a brass cup and a kalasha-like brass vessel. Small brass bowls with powders, possibly kumkum or turmeric, line the right side. No people are visible.A close overhead view of ritual offerings laid out on a red cloth with a red and gold border. Brass bowls hold yellow turmeric powder and red kumkum. Round brass and steel dishes hold sweets and snacks, including golden-brown laddus, puffed rice clusters, orange fried savouries, dried dates and cashew-like nuts. A cone-shaped brown object sits in a perforated brass dish, and a pile of yellow turmeric pieces rests in another. Bunches of green leaves and white chrysanthemum garlands lie in the foreground. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual offering spread laid out on a red and gold patterned cloth under a shaded outdoor area. Brass bowls hold orange turmeric powder, deep red kumkum, and a second orange powder, alongside small dishes of green lime-like fruits, a dark oblong gourd-type vegetable, a pale round fruit, brown balls, white crystal sugar, dried red-brown seeds or nuts, green chilli-like pods, a brown block of jaggery, and a pile of grey grain. Coconuts sit at the right edge. Palm plants and a paved path are visible behind. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual table arranged for puja with no people visible. Silver and brass plates and bowls hold yellow and white marigold-type flowers, red hibiscus blossoms, bowls of red kumkum powder, and other coloured powders or pastes. A small ornate brass deity murti or lamp stand sits on a tray among flowers. Fresh green leaves and sprigs lie on the right, and a striped woven cloth covers the table.2020-10-23Overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a round tray lined with white cloth with a red-and-gold border. Yellow chrysanthemums and marigold-style blooms form a ring, with dark maroon chrysanthemums and a single pink flower placed among them. Green leaves and three small brown-and-gold padukas or sandal-like objects sit at the centre on a dark textured mat, with two brown nuts or seeds at the lower edge. No people are visible in the frame.2025-09-29A photograph of a ritual offering spread laid on a red cloth with a gold-patterned border, set on a wooden table in an open courtyard with green plants behind. Brass bowls hold orange turmeric powder on the left, deep red kumkum powder in the centre and yellow turmeric powder on the right. Smaller bowls contain green limes, dried red dates, yellow dried turmeric roots, white crystals or sugar candy, and round brown sweets. A large dark green gourd and a pale squash sit in brass dishes, and a folded pink and green cloth lies at the right edge beside a coconut. No people are visible.KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 12/27/20212021-12-27A photograph from above of a flower-decorated shrine arrangement on a pink cloth over a brass tray. Yellow chrysanthemums and marigold-type blooms form a ring and a central cross-shaped design around a dark circular base, with white jasmine-like flowers, purple-edged chrysanthemums and green leaves. Terracotta or clay pieces are placed among the flowers. No people are visible; the scene looks like a decorated puja offering or altar.2025-05-10A photograph of a floral arrangement on a pink cloth-covered tray or platform set on a grey tiled floor. Yellow and cream chrysanthemums form a circular ring around a dark object, with yellow marigold garlands and small purple flowers at the top, green leaves and a red flower among them, and small brown items resembling fruit or sweets near the base. No people are visible.