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January 14 2014

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April 17 20162016-04-17December 15 20162016-12-15A close photograph of a ceremonial kalasha-like object draped in a purple silk cloth with a yellow flower garland encircling it, decorated with gold-toned jewelled ornaments, pearl strands and a mango-leaf and coconut-like top. Beside it on a silver plate sits a heap of pink and white flower garlands with gold-coloured beads. Behind them stand polished silver figurines and a silver pedestal with gemstone inlays, on a striped woven cloth in red, green, purple and yellow. No people are visible in the frame.2017-09-28A temple-style ritual scene before a golden arched shrine. Two deity murtis, adorned with garlands of red, orange, white and purple flowers, are dressed in cloth. A bald priest in an orange-brown robe and gold-bordered dhoti stands at center, reaching toward the murtis with one hand. A man in white dhoti and an orange turban on the right holds a teal silk cloth draped over the shrine. A seated attendant in orange, at left, holds a small brass bell. Brass vessels, a lamp, and scattered red petals lie on the floor, which is covered by a patterned rug. Consistent with an abhishekam or alankara puja.2015-01-09December 23 20172017-12-23Close view of ceremonial kalasha pots on a gold-brocaded red cloth. Three brass-rimmed pots are wrapped in silk: one blue, one red with gold border and jewelled trim, and one gold with sequined trim. Each pot is topped with a coconut and green mango or betel leaves, with grass stalks standing beside them. No people are visible; a warm orange sari edge and gold fabric appear behind the pots.2014-01-05March 13 20132013-03-13Three decorated kalasha pots sit on a gold-striped cloth in an outdoor setting with greenery behind. Each pot has a conical top wrapped with dried straw and green leaves. The left pot is draped in red-orange cloth with beaded and jewelled embellishments, the centre pot in white cloth edged with a green and gold border with red-green stone and bead work, and the right pot in deep maroon cloth with gold pearl-like beading. No people are visible.2015-11-21Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a ceremonial altar draped in teal and gold brocade with a peach satin skirt at the base. On the left a gilded foot with jewelled anklet and toe rings. In the centre a white cloth holds several stacks of red and gold bangles, offered as a puja item. Maroon and gold-bordered silk hangs at the right with jewelled ornamentation. No people are visible.2014-01-12September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a deity murti draped in a magenta silk cloth with gold zari woven borders and floral brocade patterns. The murti wears a layered necklace of pearls and beads with a green and red gemstone pendant, and a pink orchid is tucked at its base beside orange silk. The background is softly blurred with teal fabric and flowers. No people are visible.2013-12-21 +1 copies