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November 21 2013

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November 22 20132013-11-22April 28 20182018-04-28November 21 20132013-11-21December 23 20162016-12-23Close-up photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial umbrella or canopy with a domed top, embossed scalloped and floral patterns, and a row of hanging silver leaf-shaped pendants along its rim. A slender silver shaft with carved detailing rises from the center. The background is dark, with warm reflections on the metal. No people are visible.2013-11-22A close photograph of an ornate repoussé silver umbrella top, the round canopy dome with embossed floral and scrolling motifs and a pointed finial, with small hanging silver tassels along its rim. It rests on a dark cloth with gold-toned poles above and small framed round medallions at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-01-25January 15 20162016-01-15A photograph of an ornate ceremonial parasol, or chhatra, on a wooden pole with a gold finial, standing outdoors. The cream-yellow canopy has a gold-patterned fabric, with a scalloped edge of red, green and multicoloured woven trim and yellow tassels. Silver ritual implements, including a small axe-like weapon and a trident, stand in the foreground. Behind are a sandy mound, a blue metal railing, an orange pillar and a building with a palm tree. No people are visible.2014-03-18May 10 20172017-05-10Close-up photograph of an ornate golden-orange canopy or umbrella-shaped structure hung from a pale pink tent ceiling, draped with long strands of white jasmine-style flower garlands in scalloped swags. Below, the edge of a gilded metal stand or pedestal with embossed floral scrollwork is partly visible at the bottom. No people are visible.2008-01-01September 04 20132013-09-04A photograph of a silver ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) held aloft by a raised arm of a person whose wrist wears several strands of rudraksha beads and a thin bangle. The umbrella has a finely embossed dome edged with a fringe of small silver bells and a pointed finial on top. Behind it, a sparkling sequined and embroidered textile with a blue border and a richly decorated deity murti adorned with silver ornaments and flower garlands fill the frame, with green banana leaves in the background. Only the raised arm is visible, so the person holding the umbrella is not shown.2016-12-19