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January 19 2021

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June 20 20212021-06-20March 02 20112011-03-02December 20 20132013-12-20 +1 copiesAntigua and Barbuda On 12/6/20252025-12-06A decorated ritual arrangement on a green and red silk-draped altar. A tall ceremonial kalasha-like form with a golden face, crown and a sequined, jewelled collar stands at centre, flanked by two large coconuts wearing gold-beaded, jewelled necklace-shaped adornments. In front are three small metal figures in red garments and garlands, one centre figure with a red cloth draped over its shoulders. Green and blue-striped threads hang from the decorations and a green leafy base sits beneath. No physical people are visible.2021-11-14June 14 20142014-06-14Photo 11717622 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two ceremonial kalasha pots suspended from a palanquin or throne frame by woven green leaf-and-straw slings. Each pot is topped with a yellow turmeric-coated coconut with a red mark, surrounded by green mango leaves and pink flowers. Draped across the pots are gold and red jewelled ornaments, pearl strings, and a purple silk cloth with gold trim. Garlands of red and yellow roses frame both sides, and a polished silver backdrop with repoussé patterns sits behind. No people are visible.2018-05-27 +1 copiesJune 14 20142014-06-14Antigua and Barbuda On 12/6/20252025-12-06June 20 20212021-06-20Photograph of ceremonial kalasha pots decorated for worship on an orange draped surface outdoors. Coconuts with mango leaves and sacred threads sit atop brass-rimmed pots dressed in cream, white, and red silk, studded with rhinestone bands and jewelled pendants. Garlands of white flowers and deep red petals hang around them, with rudraksha malas draped over the central pot. Scattered white and red flowers lie at the base, and a hazy hillside and distant building appear in the background. No people are visible.2014-03-18