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December 31 2011

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Three kalasha pots dressed for worship stand on a gilded tray in front of a pink backdrop. Each pot is topped with green mango leaves and a coconut, and wrapped in a garland of white flowers and orange-red marigolds. The pots are draped in silk cloth: blue on the left, deep purple with gold border in the centre, and white with gold border on the right. Each is adorned with a jewelled necklace with red and green stones. Gilded ornamental carvings and a red fabric are visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-31Three decorated kalasha-style pots with coconuts and mango leaves stand in a row, each draped in a garland of white and orange-red marigold and jasmine flowers. Each pot is dressed in a silk cloth of blue, purple and white, with gold borders, and ornate jewelled necklaces set with red and green stones. The setting is a temple with pink fabric and gold decor behind. No people are visible.2011-12-31Close view of decorated ritual objects. Silver jewelled ornaments with red and green stones lie across the silk. Behind them is a carved golden-brown wooden panel and a pink cloth. No people are visible.2011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31Photograph of three brass kalasha pots dressed for worship, each wrapped in white cloth with red borders and draped with yellow and pink flower garlands and green leaves. Each pot wears a jewelled ornament: a silver crown-like headpiece, a red-and-white beaded necklace and a jewelled necklace. A gold-framed ornate background stands behind them, with a red cloth on the altar below. No people are visible.2012-10-23A photograph of a deity murti or decorated seated figure adorned for worship. The figure is draped in a purple silk garment with gold-thread embroidery and red-and-gold beaded trim, wearing a jeweled golden crown-like ornament set with blue and dark gemstones. Heavy garlands of white jasmine and red roses encircle the head and shoulders, with green leaves and a sheaf of grass. Behind it are golden kalasha-like vessels, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame at right, and a tray of offerings with flowers. The setting suggests puja or abhishekam decoration. No physical people are clearly visible apart from a blurred figure in white at the upper right edge.2016-07-03A photograph of a decorated ceremonial display of three kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconut-style tops, the central one draped in red rose garlands, white flower garlands, multiple strands of red and gold beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments, set on a blue silk cloth. Flanking pots are adorned with pearl and jewel strings and gold-bordered fabric. Behind them hangs sparkling silver-sequined fabric with red and gold trim and yellow flowers. No people are visible; the scene is an arrangement of ritual pots and decorations.2016-11-06March 24 20142014-03-24August 15 20142014-08-15September 04 20162016-09-04August 15 20142014-08-15Close-up photo of a deity murti dressed for worship, decorated with white jasmine garlands, red rose garlands, green leaves and yellow flowers. Two ornate figures are adorned with beaded and sequined necklaces and embroidered blue and teal cloth draped over the murti. A silver kalasha-like vessel sits among the garlands, with a banana and marigold petals scattered at the base. Gold-toned metal throne elements appear in the background. No people are visible.2017-05-10