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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 12/20/2020

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A deity murti dressed in a red and gold brocade cloth with gold zari chevron stripes and embroidered borders, adorned with layered pearl strands, a gold necklace set with green and black stones, a jewelled pendant and a silver-and-stone chest ornament. A pink rose rests on the crown of the murti, which is set on a silver-toned ornate pedestal. In the background are brass plates with offerings, a brass lamp and a gold-patterned cloth, indicating alankaram ritual dressing.2021-01-03A decorated deity murti dressed in a red sequined cloth with gold-toned jewelry, pearl strands and a large gold pendant with a central ornament set with red and green stones. A red rose is tucked at the top, and the figure sits on an ornate brass tray with a yellow and gold border. Behind it are a brass oil lamp, a brass bowl of fruit or flower offerings, and a draped orange patterned cloth, consistent with alankaram adornment. No people are visible.2021-01-03KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 11/28/20202020-11-28Close-up photograph of a deity murti dressed in red velvet and gold zari embroidery, with gold bangles wrapped around the arms of the red velvet form. Ornate jewellery is draped on the figure: red and green enamelled earrings set with kundan stones and a large silver-toned pendant studded with white stones. A red and gold brocade cloth falls below. The metal murti face is visible behind the ornaments. No physical people are visible.2020-11-28Close photo of a small ceremonial deity murti seated on a pink and gold brocade cloth. The figure is dressed in a red velvet, pearl and gold-trimmed crown with a gold-metal face and a gold necklace with a large stone pendant, wrapped in red and gold floral fabric. In front is a clay oil lamp with a lit flame floating in oil. Behind it sits an ornate brass vessel, and a brass plate with pearl strands lies at left.2020-11-29KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/28/20212021-03-28KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/15/20212021-06-15 +1 copiesA deity murti dressed in a magenta silk garment embroidered with gold thread and sequins, adorned with a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, a layered jewelled collar with red and green stones, and a gold crown-like headpiece with a yellow flower. The murti sits on a polished silver pedestal beside an oil lamp and brass items on a green brocade cloth.2021-01-30KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/24/20212021-05-24Close-up photo of a ceremonial deity murti dressed in a red velvet crown or headdress with gold brocade and gold lace trim, wrapped with gold braided bands and strung with gold beaded garlands. A silver face or ornament sits at the centre, with red flower petals and a gold brocade cloth draped below. Behind it, a silver-toned metal panel and an orange cloth with printed Devanagari script are visible.2020-12-07Close photograph of a bronze deity murti in a home temple shrine, dressed and adorned for worship. The murti wears a heavy gold necklace with a red stone pendant, layered pearl strands, and a black hair bun decorated with white flowers and pearls. Its arms are wrapped in red velvet sleeves edged with gold and sequin embroidery. A string of gold-toned rudraksha-like beads hangs at left, with yellow marigold garlands and a folded teal cloth with pearl embellishments in the foreground, and a small oil lamp glows in the dim background.2021-05-24Close-up of a bronze deity murti dressed in a deep red velvet garment with ornate gold and silver zari embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves. The figure wears a large jewelled crown with turquoise-edged medallion, layered pearl and diamond-studded necklaces, a pink-and-green gemstone pendant, and kundan bangles. Pink flowers frame the figure on both sides, and the murti's raised hand holds a small object. The setting is a temple shrine decorated for a festival.2021-04-17