Offerings Collection (#13)

Statue of James Joyce with flower added, North Earl Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Detail of elephant statue, Chalong Temple, Muang District, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Formerly built to re-house the spirit from the ficus tree, donations of phallic symbols have resulted in the shrine being dedicated to fertility, Chao Mae Tuptim (Shrine of the Goddess Tuptim)

Visitors throw a penny on Benjamin Franklins grave at Christ Church burial ground during celebrations for Benjamin Franklins 300th birthday, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Statue with scarves and offerings of money in Ganden monastery, Tibet, China, Asia

Buddha statue at Sukhothai Traimit temple, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha covered with gold leaf offerings and joss sticks, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Altar, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ganesh Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ganesh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sri Maha Mariamman temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Rice offering at the Vincennes Buddhist Pagoda, Paris, France, Europe

Offerings of kagami-mochi (mirror rice cakes) at the Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Nurse on Mas Birthday
Today is their mamas birthday, and their nanny makes sure her four charges are ready with their birthday offerings

Aviators as Deities
When aviators in a seaplane arrive on a Polynesian island, they are honoured as deities from the sky, and gifts are brought to them as placatory offerings

Great Day of Atonement
The Great Day of Atonement - on which Jews make sin- offerings, whereupon their wickednesses are carried away into the desert by a scapegoat

Roman Offerings
Three women decorate the Temple with offerings of fruit and garlands

Roman Sacrifice Food
A Roman woman gives offerings of food and drink to the gods, while her companions play a suitably musical accompaniment

Altar of Offerings
Ceremonial objects : ALTARS OF BURNT OFFERINGS (top) in Solomons temple (bottom) in Ezekiels temple

Month of April C18Th
This month is honoured by a wreath of myrtle and burnt incense given as offerings to the goddess Ceres

Incas in Peru worshipping the Sun by make offerings to it

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"Exploring the Richness of Offerings: From Bali to Rome and Beyond" In the heart of Indonesia, Bali's vibrant culture comes alive through its offerings - intricately crafted baskets filled with flowers, fruits, and incense. The ancient stone reliefs in Bali depict scenes from the epic tale of Rama and Sita, where offerings play a significant role in their journey. Traveling westward to Egypt, we encounter the captivating Ptolemy & Cleopatra Wall adorned with mesmerizing hieroglyphics that tell stories of rituals involving lavish offerings. A mosaic masterpiece awaits us at Santa Maria in Trastevere church in Rome, Italy - a tender portrayal of Virgin Mary and child surrounded by heavenly offerings. Bangkok's serene temples hold treasures like the Head of Buddha statue, symbolizing peace and enlightenment while being honored with countless floral offerings. Journeying back to ancient times at the Temple of Ramses III in Egypt reveals grandeur fit for pharaohs who were worshipped with opulent tributes as part of their divine offering ceremonies. Plate 2 from the Book of the Dead takes us on an otherworldly voyage into ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and afterlife rituals involving intricate funerary offerings. Witnessing the solemn Funeral procession for Vietnamese Emperor Khai Dinh reminds us how cultures worldwide pay homage to their leaders through elaborate ceremonies accompanied by symbolic offerings. Returning once more to Bangkok's spiritual realm unveils another magnificent Head of Buddha statue - a testament to Southeast Asia's devotion expressed through continuous acts of offering veneration. The Rag and Bone Man traverses European streets collecting discarded items but also receiving humble coin offerings from those seeking blessings or good fortune along his path. Even amidst bustling Parisian life lies Vincennes Buddhist Pagoda where devotees offer coins as gestures towards compassion and enlightenment, bridging cultures in the heart of Europe.