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December 24 2018

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November 12 20182018-11-12December 28 20182018-12-28Close view of several decorated brass kalasha pots set in a row before a backdrop of red, white and yellow flower garlands and gilded metalwork. Each pot is wrapped in striped multicoloured cloth with jewelled silver-and-stone ornaments, and mango leaves rise from their mouths, tied with yellow straw and topped with yellow cloth. No people are visible in the frame.2021-06-20Photo 11728764 +2 copiesOctober 12 20152015-10-12Photograph of a ceremonial arrangement on a golden ornate throne-like seat with a carved lion-face motif at its top. Two ceremonial pots or kalashas wrapped in white and green cloth sit at the centre, each adorned with layered white jasmine and red rose garlands and beaded gold-and-red necklaces. Green banana or leaf sprigs and wheat-like stalks with white ribbons rise from the pots. Two small silver oil lamps with flames burn at the left and right edges, and a bed of coloured floral rangoli lies in the foreground. A figure in orange-gold dhoti stands partly visible at the right edge.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated altar scene with two silver-rimmed kalasha pots dressed with white jasmine garlands and red roses, adorned with ornate jewelled necklaces and green leaves, with tall tufts of grass on top. Between them stand brass oil lamps (lit), and in the background is a gilded ornamental arch carved with a lion-like face, with bright garlands of marigold and yellow flowers hanging nearby. No people are visible; the setting suggests a puja or abhishekam preparation.2016-12-19September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesPhoto 11728683 +2 copiesMAy 19 20212021-05-19A decorated temple shrine or ratha-style structure with a gilded ornate arched canopy topped by a carved face, enclosing a red-and-gold cloth backdrop. Flower garlands of red, pink and yellow blossoms drape the tiers, and a kalasha or pot with mango leaves and a coconut sits at the centre. Below, carved lions and seated figures with beards and folded hands support the platform, and beaded adornments decorate the lower pedestal. No physical people are visible.2015-10-12 +1 copies