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A close photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a gold-embossed metal tray resting on a yellow silk cloth. Three large lavender roses, a pink rose, a red rose and scattered white petals surround two small silver-topped lamp or candle holders with red stone inserts. A green leaf, a jewelled ornament and a striped brown and gold cloth sit at the edge. Behind the tray stands an ornate gold repoussé panel with floral scrollwork, and a blue fabric with silver star-like spangles lies to the left. No people are visible.

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Close photograph of a ritual offering arrangement on a yellow cloth-covered tray in a temple-like hall. Rose and white petals, a lavender rose, a green leaf and a jewelled pink-and-silver ornament sit on ornate gold-embossed trays with silver finials. Behind them stands a large gold-embossed throne back, a blue sparkly fabric draped over a chair, and tall brass oil lamps, one with a spout, beside a potted palm. No people are visible.Close photograph of an offering arrangement on a yellow silk cloth in front of an ornate gilded throne back with embossed floral and scroll carving. A pink rose and a yellow rose lie among scattered pink petals on an ornate gold tray with a small silver-topped finial. A jewelled pink and white ornament with pearls sits beside the flowers, with a leopard-print cloth folded behind. A blue star-spangled fabric covers a seat in the background, with a potted palm and a red patterned rug. No people are visible.A close photograph of a ritual offering tray lined with a yellow silk cloth edged in silver brocade. Ornate gold-toned metal plates hold pink and red roses, loose rose petals, a brass lamp or oil lamp, a small silver-capped vessel, a folded gold and dark patterned cloth with a jewelled band, and several coins. No people are visible; the tray sits beside a gold-toned ornamental piece and a blue sparkling fabric.2024-01-08Close photograph of a ritual offering tray on a yellow cloth in front of an ornate embossed gold-coloured metal backdrop. The tray holds large red roses, a cream-coloured flower, rose petals, small white flowers with green leaves, a folded striped cloth, and two silver-coloured ceremonial vessels with red stone finials. No people are visible.2024-10-07Close overhead photo of a brass tray set on a yellow cloth with silver-edged trim, heaped with red, pink, orange and yellow roses, scattered peach rose petals, small white flowers and a green leaf. Two small polished silver bells or finials and a sparkling jewelled ornament sit among the flowers on the ornate gold-embossed brass vessel. Behind it, a gold-embossed brass object and a carved wooden piece lie on a red floral rug, with an orange gold-brocade cloth at the lower right. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual offering arranged on an ornate ornamental plate lined with a yellow-green silk cloth bordered in silver. Peach-coloured roses and loose rose petals fill the plate, with two silver-topped vessels with small red gemstone finials, a sprig of green leaves, a silver leaf-shaped ornament, and a folded brown cloth with a patterned edge. Behind it stands a large gold repoussé panel with a feathered floral motif, typical of temple metalwork. No people are visible.A 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.2024-01-10A close photograph of a ritual offering tray lined with yellow cloth edged in silver trim. Yellow and red roses, rose petals and a green leaf rest on the tray beside two ornate silver-and-gold cone-shaped vessels with decorative bases. A leopard-print cloth folded with silver leaf ornaments and a jewelled gold-threaded design lies at the upper right. Behind the tray, a gold-embossed shrine frame and blue star-sparkled fabric are visible. No people are shown.A photograph of an empty ceremonial seat and offerings arranged for ritual. A large ornate gold-plated throne with embossed floral and scrollwork stands at right, with a blue sparkly cloth draped over a cushion beside it. In the foreground, a gold tray lined with yellow fabric holds red roses, scattered white and pink petals, a striped cloth, a jewelled ornament with red stones, and small metal kalasha-style cups. Behind are brass oil lamps on tall stands, a potted palm, and a red patterned floor rug. No people are visible.A close overhead photo of a ceremonial offering on a yellow cloth with a silver-gold border. Several red roses and loose red petals rest on an ornate gold-toned metal tray with silver finials. Behind it are a gold-carved chair or throne and a patterned red and gold rug on a leopard-print cloth. No people are visible.2024-10-09A close photo of an ornate gold-toned ritual tray draped in yellow cloth edged with silver brocade. Red and pink rose petals and full roses are scattered across it, with small white flowers. Two ornate silver-and-gold cups with red gem accents sit on the tray. Behind the tray, a tiger-striped fabric and a gold jewelled ornament are visible, with a red patterned floor rug at the edge. No people are visible.2024-03-09Close-up photo of a ritual offering on a golden ornate tray set on a bright yellow cloth. Several red roses, a pink rose, and loose red petals with green leaves surround two small silver-and-gold capped cups or vessels. Behind the tray sits a tiger-striped cloth with a jewelled gold ornament edged in pearls and red stones, and a silver embroidered fabric in the background. No people are visible.2024-04-09