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A photograph inside a gold-pillared temple hall showing a large offering spread on the floor: hundreds of small brass bowls filled with grains, pulses, dried fruits, sweets, nuts and leafy greens arranged in neat rows on a red cloth and striped woven mats. To the left, a seated figure in red and gold clothing with a garland sits beside a golden lion-form seat. In the centre background, a standing deity murti in white and gold garments is visible. A black stone pedestal with a carved serpent form appears on the right. No clearly identifiable person is shown among the people visible, and the offering dominates the frame.

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A large photograph of an outdoor offering display laid out across a patterned floor and red and striped cloths. Rows of polished brass bowls hold a variety of food offerings, including grains, lentils, fried snacks, pulses, fresh green leaves and small heaps of rice dishes. Behind them, hundreds of small clay lamps or sweet-filled plates are arranged in dense rows on the ground. No people are visible in the frame.2020-07-05Dozens of brass bowls filled with assorted foods are arranged in rows on a red, green and striped woven cloth spread on the floor. The bowls hold savoury snacks, sweets shaped as balls, grains, lentils, dried fruit, and sprinkled rose petals and red flowers. The lower left corner shows part of a person's bare feet in orange-red clothing. No people are clearly visible beyond the feet.2020-06-06A large display of brass bowls filled with grains, pulses, sweets, nuts, spices and other food offerings is arranged in tiers on the floor in front of a deity murti. The murti stands on a red cloth within a golden shrine frame flanked by carved golden lion figures, adorned with a garland of flowers in red, white and yellow and a crown. A striped pink, green and blue cloth is spread on the floor before the offerings, with a small brass lamp in front. A studio light stand and cables are visible at right, and a potted plant sits near the murti. No people are visible in the scene.2018-12-31A large photograph of an offering arrangement on a floor covered with woven mats: hundreds of small stainless-steel bowls and plates filled with fruits, sweets, grains, dried nuts, spiced dishes and colourful powders, laid out in rows and tiered stands. Whole watermelon, pineapple, apples and bananas sit among them. At the upper left, a red-cushioned gold-trimmed seat and orange cloth appear, with seated figures in orange robes at the top edge. At the lower left, the dark hair of one person is partly visible in the foreground. The scene looks like a ritual food offering prepared for a ceremony.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine room where a deity murti is seated on a red cloth-draped throne between two gold-painted pillars carved with lions. The murti is dressed in red and white with a long floral garland of marigolds and white flowers, and gold ornaments. In front, a large number of brass bowls filled with grains, pulses, sweets, fruits and other food offerings are arranged in dense rows on the floor and a striped cloth. No people are visible. Stage lighting, a microphone stand, cables and a potted plant sit at the right edge.2018-12-31June 06 20202020-06-06A photograph of a large offering arranged on a red carpet: dozens of polished brass bowls heaped with food, including green and yellow noodle-like preparations, sweet balls, fried snacks, fresh bananas, red apples, green grapes and mixed fruit, some bowls covered with clear plastic wrap and decorated with green leaves. A purple cloth and a partially visible brass or golden object sit at the top, and a patterned rug lies at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2016-01-24 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07Overhead view of many brass bowls filled with assorted foods, arranged in dense rows on a red and multicoloured cloth, for an offering. Bowls hold sweets, fried snacks, rice, nuts, dried fruit, coconut pieces and savouries. Warm light and rays fall across the arrangement. A banner along the bottom reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja and Pancharati, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 10. Sparse people are not visible. No physical people are visible in the scene.2021-12-28November 17 20172017-11-17A photograph of many polished brass or bronze bowls arranged in tiers on a red cloth floor covering in front of a deity murti draped in gold and yellow silk, with red and white flower garlands hung at the sides. Several bowls hold green leaves and small offerings such as cut fruit or grains, and a few silver cups and a lamp stand stand behind them. No people are visible. This setting suggests a puja with offerings arranged for the deity.2016-10-11A photograph of a large ceremonial offering arranged on the floor of a temple hall with woven straw mats. Hundreds of small silver and steel bowls and plates cover the floor and a stepped tiered stand, filled with sweets, fruits, grains, nuts and cooked dishes, with whole fruits including a watermelon, pineapple and bananas at the right edge. Behind the offering, a gold and red throne with a red cushion stands beside a marigold garland. Several people in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stand in the background, one holding a tall brass implement. The scene suggests an annadan style food offering.2010-01-01