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A photograph, rotated sideways, of a large round brass tray filled with water and floating red petals, edged with a garland of white jasmine flowers. Beside it on a white cloth is a heart-shaped or letter-like arrangement of red flowers with a pink marigold-style accent. At the lower right edge a person in white clothing is partly visible, with a shaved head. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial table draped in white fabric. No identifiable a person figure is visible.

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August 02 20092009-08-02A large polished brass vessel filled with clear water sits on a white-covered table outdoors. A hand in a white sleeve holds a small metal spoon or ladle, pouring or dipping water into the basin, which ripples around it. Red and orange flowers, including a bloom floating on the water, and a garland of yellow marigolds with red blossoms and green leaves lie on the table beside it. A red plastic chair and dry ground are visible in the background.2009-11-28A top-down photograph of a ceremonial offering arrangement on a round metal tray placed on a white cloth. A ring of white jasmine-bud garlands and red roses with sprigs of green foliage surrounds a copper-coloured plate at the centre, which holds a red rose and a pair of small brass objects. No people are visible.2006-02-27A photograph of a brass round tray filled with water in which a rough, weathered stone lingam-like object rests, adorned with a white jasmine garland and scattered pink, white, yellow and orange flowers. Two people in white traditional clothing stand at the tray's edges, with only their feet and lower legs and a hand visible. Two ornate brass handles are visible on either side of the tray on a pale marble floor.2009-08-08A photograph of a round brass tray or bowl set on a speckled terrazzo floor in front of a dark wooden door. The tray is filled with water and floating jasmine buds, with white gerbera-like daisies, deep red roses and large dark green leaves arranged across the surface. No people are visible.2009-08-20A large round brass vessel filled with water and densely covered in yellow flowers. A few scattered orange blossoms float among the yellow ones. The vessel sits on a green floor covering beside a red cloth, and the edge of a person's bare foot is visible at the left. No people are clearly shown beyond the foot, and no a person candidate is visible.2006-09-09A close view of a wide brass or silver-toned ritual vessel filled with dark liquid, with a lit flame rising from its right edge. A white cotton wick or camphor piece floats in the liquid, and a band of red-orange flower garland wraps around the rim. The vessel rests on a saffron-orange cloth, and the background is a pale grey floor.2009-12-15Close photo of a ceremonial seat draped in a red and gold brocade cloth, edged with white jasmine garlands and red rose buds. Above it stands a brass oil lamp on the left, and a large arrangement of pink and yellow flower garlands rests on the seat behind. A green sign reading NITHYANANDA TV LIVE stands in the background beside a purple cloth hanging, and no people are visible in the frame.2017-09-30April 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a pada-puja, the ritual washing and worship of feet. Bare feet in an orange-saffron garment rest on an ornate gold tray decorated with repoussé scrollwork. White jasmine-type flowers and red rose petals are scattered over the feet and tray. Small gold cups with purple-tipped finials stand on the tray, and silver bowls holding offerings such as grain or sweets and a clear liquid sit at the top edge.2010-08-05May 03 20122012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03