Close overhead view of a large round silver-toned metal tray filled with fresh green betel leaves. Each leaf holds a small folded pink and white paper packet and a round brown coin or betel-nut style disc. A white-sleeved arm is visible at the upper right edge. No people's faces are visible; this appears to be an offering tray prepared for a puja ritual at an ashram setting. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close overhead view of a large round silver-toned metal tray filled with fresh green betel leaves. Each leaf holds a small folded pink and white paper packet and a round brown coin or betel-nut style disc. A white-sleeved arm is visible at the upper right edge. No people's faces are visible; this appears to be an offering tray prepared for a puja ritual at an ashram setting.

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Overhead photo of a large stainless steel tray filled with fresh green betel leaves, each topped with a small folded pink-and-lavender patterned paper packet and a single coin. No people are visible; the tray is the sole subject, consistent with offerings of betel leaf and dakshina arranged for a ritual at the ashram. Edges of other metal vessels appear at the frame's corners.

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Close-up photo of a silver tray filled with fresh green betel leaves, with folded banknotes tucked among them. A person's hands, one wearing a silver bangle and a thin gold ring, arrange the leaves in the foreground. The blurred background shows pink and blue fabric and a yellow garment sleeve. This appears to be an offering arrangement of betel leaves and money, typical of a puja offering setting.

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Close photograph of a ritual offering setup on a purple and gold brocade cloth. A silver bowl holds a bundle of fresh green leaves, and beside it a small silver container with a hinged lid stands open, with dark material visible inside. A person's arm in the upper left holds a green leaf, and their reddish-orange clothing is visible at the lower left.

August 14 2017