In Perspective, Planet: Offerings

[fahim mohammed]

 

[Asher Kelman]

Fahim,

Do the priests eat these offerings or is it food or is it just decorative.

Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

Fahim,

Do the priests eat these offerings or is it food or is it just decorative.

Asher

Symbolic offereings. There is nothing to eat, although there is a small bit of rice. I did not see any obvious priests, like in Nepal. I am told there is one. The priest of the village in which the Temple
is located. And there are many Temples.

These offerings are not only seen in Temples, but everywhere..houses, shops, street corners etc.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Symbolic offereings. There is nothing to eat, although there is a small bit of rice. I did not see any obvious priests, like in Nepal. I am told there is one. The priest of the village in which the Temple
is located. And there are many Temples.

These offerings are not only seen in Temples, but everywhere..houses, shops, street corners etc.

Have you any idea what these offerings are called. I'd like to know more. What's the stick for and how long do they remain in view. Is there a special way of disposing of them?

Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

The sticks are incense burners. I shall ask about the other things you mention..

Here is a detail from one such offering. Rice figures prominently..

Shall try to get other close-ups. It is hot and very humid today. After the daily torrential rain, I shall venture out. It is 1125 hrs Saturday here.

Regards.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Have you any idea what these offerings are called. I'd like to know more. What's the stick for and how long do they remain in view. Is there a special way of disposing of them?

Asher

Asher, here is what I found out. They are called ' Canang '. Small offerings everyday; sometimes many times a day. Can consist of anything; flowers,rice,cake etc. There is no formal disposal.

They remain in view most of he time as new offerings are always left behind. The old ones are
removed when the location gets tight.

I have seen offerings on the floor as the ' altar ' was ' overcrowded '.

Regards.

 

[Andy brown]

Fahim,

The close up is gorgeous, terrific colours and the receptacle made from leaves is delightful.
A lovely image.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Andy, thank you for the kind words.