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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose-up photo of a small ceremonial metal umbrella with a scalloped edge and a finial on top, resting on a red silk cloth woven with gold floral brocade. A narrow green-striped border runs along the left side. No people are visible.2012-05-10A 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.2013-03-21Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of an ornate gold crown placed against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The tall, tapering crown has intricate repoussé patterns of concentric circles, diamond latticework and floral motifs, with a beaded band near the base. A row of white stones and red accents runs along its lower edge, with orange cords trailing from both sides. No people are visible. A small blue bird logo sits at upper left.2008-04-28Close-up photograph of a polished brass kalasha, a ritual pot with a round rounded top, set on a wide pedestal base. Mango or leafy sprigs and a thin pointed brass implement project from the mouth of the vessel. The background is softly blurred, showing red and white striped fabric and gold-toned items. No people are visible.2010-08-08Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of two ornate gold ceremonial headpieces resting on a dark blue cloth. The left piece is a tall, pointed crown with repoussé floral scrollwork and inset red, green and purple stones, edged with a red lining. The right piece is a rounded gold crown with a radiating sunburst-style rim, a stepped dome and a finial on top. Behind them, the knees and hands of seated people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge, along with a silver vessel and a metal bowl on the upper right. No one's face is visible.2011-01-25Close-up photograph of a polished brass or gold-toned ritual vessel with a rounded, domed lid resting on a tiered base, its reflective surface mirroring the surroundings. A ladle or spoon handle extends from the right edge. Blurred orange cloth fills the upper left corner. The setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam ritual, with the vessel. No readable deity form is shown. Several people may be present but only the orange-clad figure is partially visible.2007-10-08Close-up photograph of a polished gold-coloured lingam set in a round gold yoni-peetha base. Two gold leaf-shaped ornaments, resembling bilva leaves, rest around the lingam, and a thin gold rod or stand rises at the left. The background is blurred, with a red cloth visible at upper right. No people are visible.2010-08-08December 05 20162016-12-05October 30 20112011-10-30