A2 ~ Celebrating Padmaguru's birthday - Homa Preparation

 Above: Printed sheets with GM's ceremonial gown and crown sets, Jin-mu ceremonial gown & crowns sets & Summer attires for Dakinis....
Below: From left ~ lotuses filled with cosmetics, packed cosmetic sachets, stupas and 8-points stars...

 Above: from top left ~ Japanese kusudama (薬玉; lit. medicine ball), pink-hearts, colored brocades, right in front ~ 'gold' ingots...

Below: Filling these stupa-box trays with offerings!

 Above: Cosmetic sachets.

 Above: Master tray of offering taking shape! :)