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October 19 2013

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Close photograph of an ornate silver crown-shaped object with repoussé floral and leaf scrollwork and a red gemstone set at its centre, held in the hands of a woman in an olive-green shirt with a blue pen in her pocket and multicoloured thread bracelets on her wrist. Behind her, partly visible people wear white shirts and one wears orange; white jasmine-style flower garlands hang at the right edge.2009-07-23A photograph of an ornate gold ceremonial crown or kireedam set on red cloth. The gold crown has a pointed finial, tiers of embossed floral patterns, rows of small white stones, and a large red gemstone at the front. Behind it are blurred green and orange fabrics, a brass pot, and stacked books. No people are visible and no person wears the crown.2013-03-21Close-up photo of an ornate repoussé silver vessel held by a person in saffron-orange clothing. The silver bowl is densely embossed with scrolling foliage and floral motifs and has a sculpted ring handle shaped like a serpent or dragon. Only the lower body and hand of the person holding it are visible, wearing orange robes and a saffron dhoti with a yellow border. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram floor. No identifiable face is shown.2013-10-19January 13 20182018-01-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate silver crown or headdress studded with red and green stones and larger dark red gems, held up by a hand at left. A partially visible man with short dark hair stands at right in the background, and a pale plain wall sits behind. The crown's lower edge shows embossed floral scrollwork in gold-toned metal.2013-10-19A close photograph of a ceremonial silver umbrella (chhatra) held aloft by a hand in a dark sleeve, with a bangle and red thread visible on the wrist. The umbrella has embossed floral scrollwork and hanging bead fringe. Behind it, a blurred figure with dark hair and a second raised arm stands in front of a bright fire or flame on the left and gold-toned ornamental décor and red fabric on the right. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in this frame.2016-12-23October 19 20132013-10-19January 08 20192019-01-08Close-up photograph of a hand gripping the ornate silver shaft of a ceremonial staff or handle. The wearer's forearm is wrapped in rudraksha beads on a red cord, and a gold ring with a carved design is on the finger. The sleeve is a rust-orange cloth, with a blurred orange and yellow background. Only the hand and arm are visible, and no face is shown, so no person is identified.2018-01-14December 23 20092009-12-23Close-up photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress. A hand pours liquid from a long silver vessel with a lid over a metal stand, streaming water downward. Behind, a deity murti or decorated figure wears layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a white dhoti-like cloth with red border. Floral garlands and a red flower sit at the lower left, and an ornate crown or headpiece with jewelled decoration is visible at top. Warm orange lighting.2015-09-17Close-up photograph of an ornate gold crown or headdress placed on a red wooden surface, with a gilded tiered top and a band set with white and red stones and a pendant tassel. The background is blurred warm red and gold. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-22