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December 19 2016

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A display of ornate ceremonial headgear and jewellery on a dark blue and maroon cloth, with gilded decorations behind. Four pearl-embroidered crowns or headdresses are arranged together: a white and gold one with blue and gold patterning, a cream one with red and green accents, a tall white conical one with green and red jewels, and a brown-red conical one trimmed with pearls and orange stones. In front, a green brocade turban with gold patterning is edged with white pearl strands. On the left lie a gold beaded collar and several strands of pearls and beads. No people are visible; the setting suggests temple regalia prepared for a ceremony.2015-04-28A photograph of an ornate decorated shivalinga-style object, a gold-coloured conical form covered in tiny white, green and red stones in diamond and chevron patterns, with a pink-stone band and a pointed gold finial. A pearl string hangs from the tip and a red gemstone sits at the centre. It rests on a silver tray over a purple brocade cloth. Blurred background shows a brass oil lamp or bowl and figures in red and orange clothing. No people are clearly visible.2013-04-13June 21 20092009-06-21A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti draped in red and gold silk with a sparkling jewelled ornament set, including a large circular jewelled medallion, pearl-and-stone necklaces and a central gem, topped with purple orchid flowers. White flowers and orange cloth fill the blurred background. No people are visible; the murti is the sole subject.2013-12-21 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20182018-01-09A close view of a ceremonial deity murti or decorated figure form on a red-and-pink patterned cushion placed on an ornate gold peetha throne. The headless form is dressed in a red cloth with a pink floral border, wearing a jeweled gold collar with red stones and white beads, and its long pearl-and-bead sleeves are draped over the sides with tasseled ends. The ornate gold carved background is typical of a temple altar setting. No physical people are visible.2017-06-10A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a green satin cloth draped over its body, wearing an ornate gold necklace set with white stones, pink-red stones and a large red central gem. Behind it is carved stone relief with a lion-like face and a golden lamp stand at the right edge. In the foreground, a blue cloth and a garland of white, green and magenta flowers rest on a wooden surface. No physical people are visible.2013-03-13January 09 20182018-01-09Close-up profile photograph of a man's face wearing an ornate gold turban decorated with cream pearl beading and red and gold braided trim. A small red mark is applied at the centre of his forehead. His eye and nose are sharply in focus while the background shows a blurred green and white floral pattern.2006-12-26January 19 20132013-01-19Close-up photo of a man's head wrapped in a large rust-red turban with gold zari brocade patterns. A strand of green beads and gold spacers runs across the top, and a gold ornament with rudraksha beads and gold leaf pendants hangs at the side and front. The man's forehead is marked with white paste, and a gold earring with a rudraksha bead is visible on the right. The background is blurred.2018-04-27 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13