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A photograph of a large round brass tray filled with ten small brass bowls of rice preparations, arranged in a ring with one bowl of dal-like yellow-brown preparation in the centre front. The rice dishes vary in colour: plain white rice, yellow turmeric rice with peas, green herbed rice, reddish tamarind-style rice and rice with vegetables. Behind the tray stands a golden deity murti dressed in a green silk garment with gold ornaments, flanked by red ixora flowers and purple-white flowers, on an orange and gold brocade cloth. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a circular brass tray holding a naivedyam offering of many small brass bowls of rice preparations, including lemon or tamarind rice, a green herbed rice, a yellow turmeric-tinted rice, a pale sweet pudding garnished with red flowers and a raisin, and a small brass cup of liquid at the centre. The tray sits on a green embroidered cloth with gold trim in front of a deity murti draped in red fabric with a gold crown-like ornament and white and purple flowers, with ornate gold-edged platforms and a brass lamp stand at the upper left. 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.2024-01-11A 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 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.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 tray arranged with ten small brass bowls of foods, including plain white rice, lemon or tamarind-style rice with yellow tones, green herb rice, a sweet reddish-brown pudding with raisins, and a brass cup of clear liquid at the centre. The tray sits on a green silk cloth with gold embroidery. Behind it, a golden deity murti wearing a red cloth and adorned with white-purple flowers and red ixora blossoms is framed by ornate gilded wooden stands. No people are visible.A 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 naivedyam offering arranged on a round brass tray in front of a deity murti dressed in yellow silk and a jeweled gold necklace with red and blue stones. Around the tray are about ten brass bowls holding plain white rice, lemon or tamarind rice, green herb-flavoured rice, a yellow-tinged vegetable rice, a cooked orange lentil-style dish, and a brass cup of water. Red ixora flowers and green leaves decorate the altar, which is covered in orange and gold brocade. No people are visible.A 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.2024-09-06Overhead photo of a round polished metal thali tray on a striped cream cloth with gold border, set on a tiled floor. Around the rim are nine small metal cups holding rice dishes: plain white rice, yellow turmeric-coloured rice with green herbs and vegetables, and pale grey-white rice with seeds. A small metal cup stands at the centre of the tray, and a red rose petal lies beside the white rice. No people are visible; this appears to be an offering of food arranged on a thali for a ritual.A 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.A 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.