Religious Offering Collection (#3)

Vegetarian offerings, Tu An Buddhist temple, Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Flower offering during Hindu prayer, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Candles, Sacred Heart Basilica, Paray-le-Monial, Saone-et-Loire, Burgundy, France, Europe

Bank notes as offerings, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Enigmatic smile of the reclining Buddha in the Manuha Temple, Bagan Myanmar
Bagan, Myanmar - 28 January 2013 Manuha Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple in the historic Bagan region of Mandalay. It was built in 1067 CE

Spring equinox at the Toltec ruins of Tula, Mexico
Mexican natives celebrating spring equinox at the Toltec ruins of Tula. Digital photograph

Burning Candles; Northumberland, England

Map of Nueva Galicia, historic territory of Mexico, 1550
Cartography, Mexico, 16th century. Map of Nueva Galicia, historic territory of Mexico, 1550

Italy, Calabria, Locri, Pinax depicting a man bringing a seated couple an offer, terracotta 5th Century B.C. Italy, Reggio Di Calabria, Museo Nazionale Della Magna Grecia (Archaeological Museum)

Quan Am Pagoda (Chua Quan Am) Buddhist temple interior, Cho Lon district, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

People bathing in the Hooghly River from a ghat near the Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Greek civilization, fresco depicting priestess burning incense, from Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting a priestess burning incense. From Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece. Detail, a coastal town

Egypt, Abydos, Temple of pharaoh Seti I, Osiris chapel, painted relief depicting offering bearer
Egypt - Abydos. Temple of pharaoh Seti I, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX, Osiris chapel. Detail: painted relief depicting offering bearer

Stone of Onnophis, Cleopatra VII making offering to Isis, limestone, detail
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period - Stone of Onnophis - Cleopatra VII making offering to Isis (51-30 b.C.) - Limestone detail

Flowers for offering at a Hindu temple, New Delhi, India, Asia

Votive candles, Boudhanath Stupa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Supporting figures make offerings to Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

United States. Kansas. Mennonite religious service outside the hut. Colored engraving of the newspaper Frank Leslies (1875)

Indonesia, Bali. Close-up of a Balinese floral offering to various deities. Credit as
Close-up of Balinese floral offering to various deities, Bali, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Variety of flowers for religious offering in temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Pharaoh in the temple
Illustration of a Pharaoh in the temple

Sacrificing priests in ancient Egypt
Illustration of a Sacrificing priests in ancient Egypt

Leonidas and his companions ready for the death (480 BC)
Illustration of a King Leonidas of Sparta and his soldiers sacrifice a lamb prior to the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persians, 480 B.C

Vestal Virgins, priestesses in ancient Rome
Illustration of a Vestal Virgins, priestesses in ancient Rome

Animal fetish in front of the Church of St. Matthew, Maubisse, East Timor, Southeast Asia, Asia

Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Illustration of reconstruction of Columned Hall and Cone Mosaic Court, Uruk, Southern Mesopotamia (3500-3000 BC)

Illustration of ancient Greek girl and mother visiting a temple

Incense of prayer Wat Phukhao Thong temple Ayutthaya Thailand
Offering of incense at Wat Phukhao Thong temple (Unesco World Heritage Site), Ayutthaya, Thailand, Asia

Imperial tomb in Hoa Lu, Vietnams capital in the 11th century, Truong Yen Thuong, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist shrine, Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Arrangement of petals and leaves floating in a basin of water, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda, Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Large bronze Buddha statue inside Phap Chu Hall, Bai Dinh Temple (Chua Bai Dinh), Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue of Buddha in a temple, Sukhothai, Thailand

Offerings by the sacred pool
Flower offerings called canang are offered by the sacred pool in Goa Gajah temple (Elephant Temple)

Holy artifacts
These are ancient holy artificts symbolizing the trinity Hindu gods inside the sacred elephant temple Goa Gajah

Buddhist statue at Ruwanweli Dagoba
Anuradhapura is famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site

Antique illustration of The Adoration of the Magi (early 16th century wood engraving). The Virgin Mary and Child are depicted in the foreground with two of the Magi (the Three Wise Men or Three Kings)

Lit candles placed by devotees at sunset at the Shwesagon Pagoda, a 2500 year old Buddhist pilgrimage site, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Candles placed by devotees at sunset in front of the golden Shwesagon Pagoda, a 2500 year old Buddhist pilgrimage site, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Cave temple near Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

A giant Sukhothai era sitting Buddha, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

The sacred Phra Buddha Chinnarat Buddha in the temple of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan (Wat Yai) in Phitsanulok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shrine, Santuario de Chimayo, Lourdes of America, Church, Religious Pilgrimage Site, Chimayo, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Independence Square in Sihanoukville Port, Sihanouk Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Golden Buddha in the Guandu Temple, Guandu, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Guandu Temple, Guandu, Taipeh, Taiwan, Asia

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"Religious Offerings: A Tapestry of Devotion and Faith" In the serene heights of Poon Hill, at an elevation of 3210m, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before our eyes. The majestic peaks of Dhaulagiri, standing tall at 8167m, along with the imposing Dhaulagiri massif, Dhampus Peak (6012m), and Tukuche Peak (6920m), create a celestial backdrop against which prayer flags flutter in reverence. Traveling further east to Wat Ampharam in Hua Hin, Thailand, we encounter a captivating fresco that depicts food offerings presented to the Buddha. This vibrant portrayal showcases the devotion and gratitude expressed through nourishment for both body and soul. Continuing our spiritual journey to Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi, Vietnam's Tay Ho District—nestled within Indochina's enchanting landscapes—we witness devotees engaging in acts of worship. The pagoda stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions upheld by Southeast Asian communities seeking solace and enlightenment. Delving into artistry inspired by religious narratives takes us back in time to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece—the Last Supper. Rendered meticulously on frescoes using black and white hues, this iconic depiction immortalizes Jesus Christ sharing his final meal with his disciples—an offering that symbolizes sacrifice and redemption. Venturing beyond artistic expressions brings us face-to-face with profound acts of devotion witnessed across cultures. In India's bustling cityscape lies the polluted river Yamuna—a stark contrast from its sacred origins—but even amidst adversity, faith prevails as a man places an oil lamp upon its murky waters after offering heartfelt prayers. Turning towards ancient biblical tales etched onto illustrated pages from the Dore Bible (1866), we find Cyrus presenting vases for Jerusalem's Second Temple—a gesture embodying dedication towards divine sanctuaries throughout history.