a group of people kneel before a large golden statue with their hands pressed together in prayer. They bow deeply with their faces touching the ground in complete submission. The worshippers have brought elaborate offerings of gold, jewels, and flowers piled high around the statue's base. Their devotion appears so intense that they ignore everything else around them, including a wise elder trying to get their attention. Other temple visitors watch with concern as the group continues their excessive worship. people worshipping idols and showing excessive admiration for something material