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A photograph of a brass thali tray set before a shrine. Five small brass bowls hold prepared food: a pale mashed dish, plain white rice, a yellow and green cooked vegetable, a dark red shredded beetroot dish, and a brown fried or spiced preparation. Yellow petals are scattered around the bowls, and a white plumeria flower sits at the left edge. A brass lid rests on the tray's lower right. Behind, a small brass deity figure holds a lamp, a brass pillar lamp stands tall, and a copper pot with a white flower garland sits at the right. A figure draped in an orange and gold silk sari with a red gem necklace stands in the background, and red and gold embroidered cloth covers the altar with a blue cloth below. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a round copper-toned thali tray arranged with about ten small bowls of vegetarian food offered as a naivedyam: yellow turmeric rice with curry leaves, white rice, a grated coconut or lemon rice, a brownish chutney, a dark green herb rice, eggplant curry, a small cup of liquid, and red flowers placed among the dishes. Behind the tray sits a red cloth draped over an object adorned with a large gold and stone-set necklace and green leaves, and a small bronze figure stands at the upper left on a silver-trimmed platform. The tray rests on a teal cloth embroidered with gold and pink motifs. No people are visible.2024-04-10A photograph of a ritual food offering arranged on a round brass tray in front of two deity murti on ornate silver-bordered wooden pedestals draped with orange and gold cloth. Around the tray are about twelve small brass bowls holding plain white rice, yellow rice, orange carrot rice, green herb rice, and other preparations, with a brass cup of liquid at the centre. Red ixora flowers and green leaves decorate the pedestals and the tray edge. The deity on the left wears a red and gold garment with jewelled ornaments; the figure on the right wears a yellow garment with heavy gold necklaces. No people are visible.2024-02-10A photograph of a ritual food offering arranged on a round brass tray covered with orange and gold embroidered fabric. Around the rim sit nine small brass bowls holding white rice dishes, some tinted with turmeric or garnished with curry leaves, plus a yellow vegetable preparation and a green herb rice. A brass cup of liquid stands in the centre near a bowl of reddish-brown sweet porridge garnished with a red ixora flower. Behind the tray, a golden ornamented deity murti dressed in a yellow cloth with layered jewelled necklaces is decorated with purple flowers and red ixora blossoms, beside a smaller standing figure of a crowned deity murti wearing a rudraksha-like bead necklace and pearl-and-gem ornaments, set on ornate wooden stands with red flowers. Sheer gold curtains fill the background. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual food offering arranged on a large round brass tray set on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. Ten small brass bowls hold different rice preparations in white, yellow, green and orange tones, with a brass cup of dark liquid at the centre. Behind the tray stands a deity murti draped in a yellow garment and layered silver and ruby-coloured necklaces, decorated with red ixora flowers, yellow blossoms, a white plumeria and green leaves. Gold-patterned wooden stands flank the arrangement under gold curtains. No people are visible.2024-11-09A photograph of a round brass thali set on a gold embroidered cloth in front of a deity murti. The murti is draped in red fabric and heavily adorned with layered silver-toned necklaces and a crown-like headpiece, with red ixora flowers and a green leaf placed beside it on a decorated silver platform. The thali holds about ten small brass bowls of rice preparations in white, yellow, green-flecked and brown tones, including a yellow rice dish, a dark vegetable rice, a bowl of brown paste with a red flower, and a small cup of liquid. Another deity figure stands partly visible at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-09-06A photograph of a ritual food offering arranged on a round brass tray in a temple setting. Around the edge sit about ten small brass bowls holding plain white rice, yellow turmeric rice, orange carrot rice, a white rice with green herb garnish, and a pale creamy pudding topped with a red flower. A small brass cup of liquid sits at the centre. Behind the tray, a deity murti in a yellow silk cloth wears a large gold necklace set with blue and red gems, flanked by ornate gold-framed altar platforms decorated with red ixora and white flowers. A green embroidered cloth with gold peacock motifs covers the table. No people are visible.A photograph of a round brass tray arranged with a ring of small brass bowls holding rice dishes in white, yellow, green and brown tones, with a central brass cup of liquid, set on an orange cloth with gold embroidery. Pink and red flowers and green leaves lie among the bowls. Behind the tray, a small brass deity murti stands on a decorated silver-trimmed stand, and a second deity figure wearing a red garment and a gold crown is adorned with white and purple flowers. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be naivedyam food offerings laid before the deities.2024-01-11Close photograph of a ritual food offering on a decorative floral-patterned plate with gold rim. Three small stainless steel bowls hold steamed white rice, a dark vegetable curry with chunks of potato and orange pieces, and a yellow lentil dal with green leaves. Yellow chrysanthemums, red roses, a white plumeria flower and green fern sprigs surround the plate. Behind it is a teal fabric with gold embroidery and a maroon brocade border. A yellow banner with red lettering reading KAILASA and UK sits at the bottom edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a round brass tray set with many small brass bowls of food offered as naivedya. The bowls hold rice preparations in varied colours: white plain rice, a golden yellow dish, green herbed rice, a pinkish-brown lentil preparation, and rice with fried cubes. A brass cup of dark liquid stands at the centre-back. Red ixora flowers and white-purple blossoms and green leaves decorate the tray. Behind it, a golden deity murti wearing a yellow cloth and a garland of violet flowers sits on an ornate silver-trimmed stand over green embroidered fabric. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a ritual food offering arranged on a gold-rimmed floral china plate set on a brass tray. Four small stainless steel bowls hold plain white rice, a yellow lentil dal, a yellow vegetable curry with cubed pieces and mustard seeds, and a shredded carrot and cucumber salad in a creamy dressing. A white plumeria flower and red rose petals are placed around the plate, with a red cloth visible at the upper left and more scattered petals at the right. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a brass thali on a wooden parquet floor, set before a shrine. The round engraved brass tray holds small bowls of white rice, a fried crispy dish, a yellow-green curry, a spiced vegetable dish, a dal-like preparation, a whole orange and a puri. Scattered red and orange rose petals decorate the tray and floor. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange roses sit at the right edge. A shrine with peach-colored flowers and a brass urn is visible at the top. No people are visible, only a partial pale garment at the bottom edge.Overhead photo of a round polished steel thali tray offering on a dark black surface. Five small steel bowls hold rice with petals, a red-purple chopped beetroot preparation, a yellow-green vegetable stir-fry, a yellow dal, and a small glass of water. A whole red pomegranate sits in the front bowl, topped with a petal. On the left edge, a rudraksha and gold bead garland decorates a dark stone or wooden object. No people are visible.2024-10-22