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October 02 20162016-10-02August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a wooden surface. A tall cylindrical object wrapped in red fabric with gold border motifs and a white and red strand is decorated with a red rose garland and a white jasmine garland, with green leaves attached. Brass plates and bowls with offerings sit nearby, and a small oil lamp with a lit flame is in the lower left. No people are visible in the frame, only partial edges of clothing at the corners.2015-07-17Close-up photograph of a yellow-ochre sculpted figure. It is framed by thick garlands of red and yellow flowers, with a diamond-studded gold ornament with a red central stone at the base, and green leaves nearby. No people are visible; the image shows an adorned murti during ritual decoration.2018-05-30Close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering arrangement on a red and gold brocade cloth. Yellow marigold flowers and a single magenta blossom sit beside a folded white and red cloth with orange twisted cord handles, similar to a carrying sling or bag. Orange satin fabric drapes across the frame, and a gold tassel fringe lies at the bottom. Blurred metal lamps or vessels appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-11-06Close-up photograph of a seated figure's bare forearm and hand resting on a cushioned tan bolster or armrest draped with an orange cloth. The wrist wears a thick gold bangle, and a thin gold ring is on a finger. Behind the arm are dense garlands of white jasmine, red and pink roses, yellow marigolds, and purple flowers, with green leaves woven in. Gold ornamental metalwork is visible at the left edge. The arm is the only person visible, with no face shown, and the image conveys a floral-decorated ceremonial seat. Hands and wrist ornaments are the main focus.2013-01-01 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a ceremonial object draped in green fabric with gold-edged teal ribbon trim and multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads interlaced with gold beads and small gold accents. A red rose sits atop the draped form beneath a gold ornamental top. Behind are blurred red and yellow flower garlands and gold ritual vessels with ornate carved handles. No physical people are visible.2013-09-18December 13 20122012-12-13Close-up photograph of a seated figure dressed in rust-orange and saffron garments with gold trim, adorned with a pearl and pink-lotus garland, rudraksha beads on the arms and a gold necklace. A jewelled flute with a peacock-feather ornament rests across the lap, and red roses, orange blooms and greenery surround the feet of the figure. Only partial body parts are visible, with no clear face shown.2017-08-14Close view of a ritual altar draped in red cloth, heaped with red roses, yellow marigolds, orange flowers and white jasmine garlands with green leaves. A decorated brass or copper kalasha-style vessel with a red-and-gold cloth sits at centre beside a deity murti adorned with garlands. Yellow brick blocks and scattered petals sit in the foreground. Two women's faces appear blurred in the background, and a purple cloth lies at right. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2013-05-19April 14 20182018-04-14 +3 copiesJuly 17 20132013-07-17