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October 07 20102010-10-07Photo 11737870Close photograph of a copper kalasha-like ritual vessel topped with a bundle of green leaves and dry grass, its front niche holding a small bronze seated figure with raised hand, draped in a robe. The vessel is garlanded with thick yellow marigold strands and a few pink flowers. Palm fronds and trees fill the background. At the bottom edge, bare brown knees and an orange-brown beaded mala are partly visible, indicating a person seated below the vessel. The scene suggests a temple-style procession or ceremonial dhwaja setting.2013-12-18April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesClose view of an ornate copper-toned dhwajastambha, the ritual flagstaff, with a carved shrine-like cupola and a carved swan (hamsa) relief set in a niche. Bright yellow marigold garlands are wrapped around the upper shaft and cupola, and a yellow rope hangs beside it. Tall palm and leafy trees stand behind in soft sunlight. No people are visible in the frame.2013-12-18September 29 20062006-09-29 +1 copiesA carved wooden shrine panel decorated with yellow marigold and red rose garlands and dry straw or grass bundles. Inside a recessed niche sits a seated gilded or bronze-toned figure in a draped robe, one hand raised to the cheek in a contemplative pose, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead. Ornate carved columns frame the niche, and the sky is pale behind the structure.2010-07-05Close-up photograph of a decorated temple structure or shrine niche framed by palm fronds against a pale sky. The copper-toned carved panel features a relief of a large tree with spreading branches, flanked by golden columns and ornate moulded cornices. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white and purple flowers drape down both sides of the structure. No people are visible in the frame.2009-12-17December 07 20132013-12-07November 22 20132013-11-22September 08 20152015-09-08September 29 20062006-09-29 +1 copies