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November 23 2018

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May 12 20172017-05-12 +1 copiesClose-up of an ornate gold-toned metal throne or seat with repoussé floral and paisley engraving. Central panel is decorated with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold strands and a cluster of red roses, with two small brass or gold vessels set in the middle. No people are visible; the frame shows only the decorated seat.2017-05-12Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated tray or pedestal with heavy repoussé floral and petal engraving. Arranged on it is a decorative floral border of white jasmine buds and yellow marigolds framing a central gold ornamental plate, with a cluster of red roses and two small gold-capped objects at the centre. No people are visible.2017-05-12December 05 20182018-12-05A photograph of an ornate silver-covered throne-like altar with a repoussé floral and foliate backrest, flanked by a navy fabric band studded with silver beads and leaf motifs. A garland of pink and orange-yellow flowers hangs on the backrest. In front, a gold-toned pedestal holds a dark cloth covered with a ring of yellow marigold flowers and a white bloom, with padukas or footwear-like forms visible on the cloth. A brass oil lamp and small brass vessels sit on a carved wooden platform on the tiled floor against a peach wall. No people are visible.2025-01-14Close-up photograph of a temple offering on a polished stainless-steel floor. An ornate brass box with a pink and gold brocade cloth draped over it holds a set of silver-toned crystal jewellery, a necklace with teardrop pendants and matching earrings. Yellow and maroon chrysanthemums are arranged over and around the box, with a green flower stem lying in front. Water droplets dot the steel surface. Behind is a repoussé brass panel depicting a seated deity pair with a trident. At upper right, a figure draped in a purple and gold silk sari with bangles and a silver-beaded trim is partly visible, indicating a deity murti dressed for worship.2026-01-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 11/29/20202020-11-29A photograph of an empty ornate gilded throne or peetha inside a temple shrine, with a repoussé gold back panel decorated with figures and floral patterns. In front of it on a polished metal platform lie a folded maroon silk cloth with long ribbons, a white flower and pearl garland with a central pendant, yellow and pink flowers, and scattered petals. A small silver bowl sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-11-15KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 7/7/20222022-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a silver-and-gold ornamented shrine with a Shiva lingam-style murti on a stepped gold base, decorated with a jeweled silver halo-like crown of peacock-shaped and floral motifs and a jeweled pendant with red and green stones. Fresh red rose petals, white jasmine-like flowers and a red-marigold garland lie before it, with a silver kalasha-like pot. The lingam sits on a red and gold brocade cloth. No people are visible.2022-07-14 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29A photograph of a shrine altar with an ornate brass or gold-toned metal backdrop embossed with floral and scroll patterns. In the centre stands a stepped, dark metal yoni-shaped pedestal topped by a jewelled crown-like halo of red and clear stones, with a jewelled pendant necklace draped over the stepped base. A jewelled trident-like staff stands at the left. Yellow and pink rose petals are scattered across a bright red velvet cloth, with an open glass or amber vessel holding a red offering near the petals. No people are visible; this appears to be a deity or Shiva Meru decoration, possibly after abhishekam or puja.2022-03-27