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Overhead photo of a ceremonial brass tray ringed with thick orange marigold garlands. Inside sit an ornate silver plate, scattered pink and white rose petals, two pink roses, white flower buds and a few jewelled ornaments set with red and green stones, including a round crown-like piece and a beaded necklace-style piece along the lower edge. Two small dark-red stones or lamp-like bowls sit on the plate. White jasmine garlands and a red and gold cloth appear at the edges. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated ritual offering arrangement.

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Overhead photo of a brass tray filled with orange marigold garlands, white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with pink and magenta roses and scattered petals. Silver and gilt items with gemstone-studded ornaments, including a jeweled brooch and a jeweled necklace or armour piece set with red, green and white stones, rest on the flowers. Two small silver cups or bowls sit among the blossoms. A deity murti or sacred item is decorated for worship; no people are visible.2024-08-07Overhead close-up of a flower-decorated deity murti or ceremonial head ornament. A white jasmine garland drapes over a silver and jewelled crown with coloured stones, with a yellow rose and magenta flowers at the centre. Below sits a brass tray edged with orange marigold-style blooms, pink rose petals, a silver kalasha-like vessel and a gold ornament set with red stones. Gold-ribbon roses and red and pink florals line the tray's rim on a yellow cloth with a green and gold border. No people are visible.2024-08-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti or ritual icon seen from above, framed by a ring of orange and red marigold-style garlands with a yellow marigold border and a white jasmine garland at the top. The centre holds white petals, orange marigolds and two silver ornaments, with a jewelled gold-and-stone adornment and a silver jewelled crown-like headpiece set with red, green and white stones. Gold foil rose decorations and red satin bows are arranged around the base, with a beaded silver chain hanging below. A green and gold bordered cloth lies underneath. No people are visible.2024-08-13Overhead photo of a large round brass tray arranged with flower garlands. White jasmine-style garlands form a wheel-like arrangement around orange marigold-style blossoms and a few pink carnations, with a jewelled ornamental centrepiece in the middle. Silver and jewelled ornaments with red and green stones lie at the lower edge, and a yellow marigold garland borders the tray. A white garland drapes across a maroon cloth with gold border above, and a patterned red carpet appears beneath. No people are visible; the scene shows decorated ritual flowers and ornaments on a tray.2024-04-08Overhead photo of a ceremonial padukas or sandal-shaped silver footwear set resting in a large brass tray ringed with marigold garlands in orange and yellow and white jasmine strands. Two silver padukas are decorated with pink and red roses and white rose petals, with a jeweled ornament with red and green stones placed at the top. A jeweled strand with red and green stones lies across the front of the tray. A bare foot with a toe ring is visible at the bottom edge, standing on a red and cream patterned rug. Setting suggests a temple or home shrine offering.2024-06-23Overhead photo of a flower-decorated brass tray set on a red patterned rug. A white jasmine garland loops in an arc over a bed of pink rose petals, pink roses, orange and purple marigold-style flowers and pink lilies. A yellow marigold garland frames the tray's rim, and a jeweled ornament with red and green stones sits at the top. Two silver cups sit among the petals. A red and gold cloth hangs behind the tray. The tray appears to be a ritual offering arrangement; no people are visible.2024-02-06Top-down photo of a deity's ornamental decoration on a brass plate, with a jewelled crown-like ornament and rows of stone-set ornaments in silver and gold tones, surrounded by white jasmine garlands, red and magenta flowers, yellow orchids and red-orange petals. Green leaves and gold-edged fabric frame the arrangement. The ornaments appear to be a deity's adornments and the arrangement suggests a deity murti decorated for worship.2024-09-23Close overhead photo of a decorated deity offering arranged in a large round brass tray. White jasmine garlands drape over the top, with a jewelled ornament at the centre. Orange and yellow marigold garlands ring the tray, and pale yellow and cream roses and yellow chrysanthemums fill the centre. Silver and jewelled ornamental pieces with red, green and white stones sit along the front edge. A green and gold bordered cloth and yellow flower strings lie beneath, with a red and green floral string at the bottom. Silver-coloured bowls or containers sit among the flowers. No people are visible; the scene shows a deity's floral decoration in a temple setting.2024-12-08A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam-style murti at a temple shrine, framed by a thick circle of red, orange and yellow marigold-type garlands with gold-coloured rose decorations. A jewelled silver-and-gemstone necklace with red, green and white stones rests on the murti, and scattered pink and white rose petals cover its surface. A gold jewelled crown-like ornament sits at the front, and a silver oil lamp stands beside the murti. Behind the arrangement are a magenta cloth and a patterned floor rug. No people are visible.2024-08-18 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate floral arrangement on a tray. Concentric rings of red fabric flowers and white jasmine-style garlands surround a central heap of pink and red petals, a large hot pink carnation, and green satin rosettes. Gold and jewelled decorations with red and green stones are set along the lower edge, and gold fabric roses sit at the base on a green-and-gold textile. A magenta cloth is visible in the background. No people are visible.2024-08-09 +1 copiesOverhead photograph of a decorated deity murti or silver shrine piece set on a round brass tray. The silver sculpted form is heavily covered in purple and violet flowers, with a garland of red and orange blossoms and gold rose-shaped ornaments around it. A white jasmine garland hangs above and yellow marigold garlands sit at the sides. A gold jewelled crown or ornament with red and green stones rests at the top, with a red ribbon. The tray sits on an orange cloth over a patterned red and cream carpet. No people are visible.2024-08-14Overhead photo of a silver deity footwear or padukas set displayed on a round brass tray, ringed by a thick border of orange marigold garlands and white jasmine-style garlands. The silver pieces have engraved floral patterns and inset multicolored stones, with a central circular stone medallion, and are decorated with purple orchids, a pink flower and a green flower. The tray rests on a yellow cloth beside a green and gold bordered fabric and a red carpet. No people are visible.2024-08-30