Religious Offering Collection (#7)

"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

Flower offerings at Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Incense at Sri Maha Bodhi, Mahavihara (The Great Monastery), Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Asia

Statue of the Buddha With Religious Offerings, Wat Mahathat, Sukothai, Thailand

Incense burning at Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Incense burning at Shwedagon Paya (Shwedagon Pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Shrine on a Bodhi tree, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy, Hill country, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddhist tree shrine, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Wat Yannawa temple, built early in the nineteenth century a short distance south of Taksin Bridge

Wat Yannawa temple, built early in the nineteenth century a short distance south of Taksin Bridge, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist monastery, Hsipaw area, Shan State, Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Host wafers in a Catholic church, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, Europe

Religious Offering Collection: Gosainkund Lakes, Langtang National Park, Bagmati, Central Region (Madhyamanchal), Nepal

Gosainkund Lakes, Langtang National Park, Bagmati, Central Region (Madhyamanchal), Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Gold leaf Buddha hand close up, Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya City, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Gold leaf Buddha hand close up, Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

King Narai statue at King Narais Palace, Lopburi, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha statue, Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Hindu deities Lord Krishna and his consort Radha in the shrine at Lalji Mandir, Kalna

Hindu deities Lord Krishna and his consort Radha in the shrine at Lalji Mandir, Kalna, West Bengal, India, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Hindu deities Lord Krishna and his consort Radha in the Lalji Mandir shrine

Hindu deities Lord Krishna and his consort Radha in the Lalji Mandir shrine, one of the terracotta temples at Kalna, West Bengal, India, Asia

Butter lamps, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Incense coils hang from the roof of the Man Mo Temple, built in 1847, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Incense coils hang from the roof of the Man Mo Temple, built in 1847, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Man Mo Temple, built in 1847, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Offerings and incense in the Man Mo Temple, built in 1847, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Temple fruit offerings for sale in this sacred pilgrimage town, popular with all religions

Temple fruit offerings for sale in this sacred pilgrimage town, popular with all religions, Kataragama, Uva Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Guanyin Goddess of Mercy, Nanzhao Customs Island, Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Christian shrine in wooden box on a street wall, with candle, marigolds and offerings

Christian shrine in wooden box on a street wall, with candle, marigolds and offerings, Colaba back street, Mumbai, India, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Womens room dedicated to Kim Hoa mothers goddess, Emperor Jade Pagoda

Womens room dedicated to Kim Hoa mothers goddess, Emperor Jade Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chinese New Year offerings, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Buddha statue with offerings at Wat Phnom temple, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Buddha statue with offerings at Wat Phnom temple, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Religious Offering Collection: Typical offerings left at the entrance to longhouse to ward off evil spirits

Typical offerings left at the entrance to longhouse to ward off evil spirits, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, 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.