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Close-up photograph of a richly decorated golden ceremonial object. Green velvet-like leaves and red and yellow flowers and garlands surround the base. Hanging from the top are green jewel-like pendants. A gold oil lamp with a tall ornate stem stands at right, and a white-clad figure wearing a pearl-strand necklace is partly visible at the left edge. Dark background with a black metal grille.

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Close view of a gold temple ritual setup. A gilded cobra-hood canopy with five hooded heads and green glass drops hangs over a golden kalasha-shaped pot draped in dark green leaf garlands and red roses, with yellow marigold garlands at the top and bottom. At left, the edge of a figure in white silk with gold border and a layered silver necklace is visible. At right, a tall gold oil lamp with a wide dish stands against a dark background. No people are fully visible.2010-07-13A close-up photograph of an ornate golden throne or palanquin backrest carved with a hooded serpent motif. The gilded hood has five raised cobra heads with dangling green glass gem pendants, and the back is textured with fine scale-like patterns. A bouquet of red roses and green leaves lies against the base, beside a folded orange and gold-bordered silk cloth. The background is softly blurred pale grey. No people are visible.2013-09-21December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of gold ornamental finials with green gemstone drops, arranged in a row across the top of a decorated structure. Each finial has a sculpted gold peacock-like or floral top above a faceted green stone set in gold, with the drops hanging down. Behind them are red and yellow flower garlands and a glimpse of an orange cloth, and the background is blurred stone. No people are visible.2009-06-29A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a five-headed golden cobra hood above its head, each hood set with green stone panels. The murti wears a brown-red cloth, a green leaf garland, a jewelled chain and marigold and red rose garlands. Gold ornaments and silver-toned beaded necklaces decorate its chest and body. Behind it hang orange and gold silk cloths and a decorated golden backdrop.2017-08-02July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of an ornate gold throne or palanquin detail: a row of gold carved swan or bird-head finials hang green glass drop pendants along the top edge. Below, white jasmine flower garlands drape over a gold repoussé base with floral medallion motifs. The background is softly blurred green and gold. No people are visible; the image shows only ceremonial objects and decorative ornamentation.2010-10-13Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial object. The base is framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers, with green leaves beneath. Behind it, blurred ornate gold and jewelled fabrics and a blue cloth suggest a temple or festival setting. No people are visible.2010-10-09A close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. A golden hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads, set with green gemstone pendants, arches over an orange cloth draped on the head. Garlands of red flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves frame the figure, with a jewelled diadem band at the base. Golden ornamental metalwork and bangles appear at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-19Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded ceremonial canopy or palanquin fitting: a row of five polished gold carved heads, each with a crest and a dangling pendant of faceted green glass set in gold. Behind them, a gold-embossed curved frame and a feathered or fringed element, with red and yellow flowers and garlands at the lower right. No people are visible.2009-06-29December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copies