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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose-up photo of a gold-coloured ceremonial canopy or umbrella-like object decorated with hanging brass bells and garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, orange marigolds and white jasmine. The golden cylindrical body has embossed floral patterns and a tassel-like finial below. A plain mauve wall forms the background. No people are visible.2011-10-03A photograph of an ornate gold ceremonial crown or kireedam set on red cloth. The gold crown has a pointed finial, tiers of embossed floral patterns, rows of small white stones, and a large red gemstone at the front. Behind it are blurred green and orange fabrics, a brass pot, and stacked books. No people are visible and no person wears the crown.2013-03-21Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object resting on a glossy orange-yellow silk cloth. The piece has repoussé relief decoration with rows of scalloped ripple patterns, beaded borders, a round knobbed medallion at the top and a curled scroll motif, with a smooth concave recess at the lower edge. No people are visible; the object appears to be a decorative ritual or temple ornament, possibly part of a deity's adornment.2011-10-30Close side profile of a man with eyes closed in meditative stillness, wearing an ornate gold crown with filigree and a jeweled ornament at the forehead. A red tilak mark is visible on his brow. A pink floral garland with gold beads rests at the lower left. A large brass bell or temple bell appears blurred at the right against a dark background.2017-09-17September 19 20112011-09-19October 30 20112011-10-30Close-up photograph of a ritual vessel set on a clear glass tray with scalloped edges. Two hands, one from each side, hold and lift a stacked brass or gold-toned metal vessel with a handle, its polished surface reflecting warm light. A small pink petal lies on the stone floor, and an ornate beaded and jewelled cloth edge appears at the left. No person's face is visible, and the scene suggests puja preparation with a kalasha-style vessel.2007-10-08April 28 20082008-04-28October 08 20072007-10-08A photograph of an ornate gold conical crown or headdress standing upright against a deep blue velvet drape. The gilded piece has tiered rings of beaded and repoussé ornament, a fan-shaped floral medallion on the front and a small finial at the top. No people are visible.2008-04-28Close-up photograph of a polished brass kalasha, a ritual pot with a round rounded top, set on a wide pedestal base. Mango or leafy sprigs and a thin pointed brass implement project from the mouth of the vessel. The background is softly blurred, showing red and white striped fabric and gold-toned items. No people are visible.2010-08-08