Look closely. Here is the significance of the main objects placed in an ofrenda (shrine):

• Water - Source of life. The souls of the dead are supposed to relieve their thirst after a long journey back from their short visit to their homes on Earth.
• Salt - To purify their souls and bodies.
• Candles - They mean "light," hope, and faith.
• Cigarettes - Smoking was a very serious ritual and the smoke meant a connection between Earth and Sky.
• Food and Belongings- All of the dishes of food, fruits, and drinks, as well as personal objects belonging to them, are placed at the ofrenda.
• Photos - Photos give relevance and intensity to the remembrance of our dead.