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November 26 20202020-11-26March 20 20202020-03-20 +2 copiesNovember 29 20202020-11-29April 12 20202020-04-12Close crop of a seated person's bare torso and upper arms, adorned with heavy gold ornaments. Multiple long necklaces of gold-capped rudraksha beads layered across the chest, with ornate gold pendants including a trident-shaped piece and a large gold plaque with figures. A gold choker sits at the throat, and rudraksha and gold bracelets are worn on the wrists and upper arm. A maroon cloth covers the lap, and a silver-toned backdrop is visible at the right edge. Only the torso is visible, so the person's face and identity cannot be seen.2020-03-02 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a seated figure's bare upper torso and midsection, painted with white horizontal ash stripes across the chest. Layered rudraksha beads and gold chains hang across the body, with a large ornate gold pendant carved with figures at the centre. A deep maroon cloth with rudraksha bead and crystal-studded embellishments is wrapped around the waist, and a folded hand rests on the lap. A silver-toned ornamental background is visible at the sides.2020-03-01Close-up photograph of a bare-chested man from the chin down, wearing an elaborate ceremonial ensemble of many layered rudraksha bead strands in brown tones, interspersed with white and gold kundan-style stones and pearl-like beads. Broad bead shoulder pieces, multi-strand necklaces and matching bead armlets cover the chest and arms. A richly gold-embossed backdrop stands behind him. Only the torso is visible, so the face is not shown.2020-11-29Close-up photograph of a bare forearm adorned with a wide rudraksha bead armlet studded with small faceted mirror-like stones, worn over the upper arm and a second bead bracelet at the wrist. Behind is ornate gold-toned embroidered fabric or decoration. The wearer's orange-red saffron cloth is visible at the lower left. The person's face is not shown, so no individual is identified.2020-11-29Close-up of a seated figure wearing a rust-orange draped garment with embroidered gold trim and beaded borders. Multiple long gold necklaces with a large ornate gold pendant depicting a deity face, plus a gold chain at the throat. Beaded orange-and-gold armbands and wrist bands on both arms, hands folded in the lap. Behind is a deep red velvet backdrop with a silver ritual vessel at the left edge. Only the lower face and torso are visible; the head is cropped out.2017-07-27February 26 20202020-02-26 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of the upper torso of a bare-chested figure wearing an elaborate gold ceremonial costume for a deity murti-style darshan. Layered gold necklaces, pearl strands, reddish beads and a large gold pendant with a central relief panel cover the chest. Broad gold shoulder pieces and multiple rudraksha bracelets wrap the upper arms, and a dark red cloth is tied at the waist. The figure's face is not visible, so no one is identified; only a bare torso and ornaments are shown.2023-07-22July 27 20172017-07-27