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Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial pillar or staff wrapped in red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base. Gold bead strands and bands set with white stones decorate the metal, with an ornate gold base at the bottom. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a temple or hall setting.

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Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical deity murti or shivalinga-form embellishment, decorated with bands of sparkling diamond-like stones and ornate engraved gold bands at top and base. Garlands of yellow marigold-type flowers and deep red roses drape around it. A tall gold lamp stand or candle holder stands at the right edge against a dark background. No people are visible.2010-07-13Close photograph of a gilded ceremonial object. Ornate gold bands and rings with small jewelled inlays encircle the upper shaft, and a gold-embossed base sits beneath it. A green cloth drapes behind, with gold ornamental fittings on the left and a stone column in the background on the right. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical object. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands drape over the frame on both sides, with a purple flower at lower left. A gold ornate base is visible at the bottom. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-22A close view of a large gold-toned ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object, richly decorated with embossed floral and scroll patterns, a band of white stones and a central red and orange gemstone, and hung with rudraksha mala strands ending in silver caps. The vessel is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. No people are visible.2013-07-22Close-up photograph of a richly ornamented golden ceremonial object. Its gold surface carries intricate relief patterns, ring bands and a crowned top with green jewelled elements. Behind it, more gold metalwork and a teal fabric draping are visible. No people are shown.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, shown from the chest to the waist. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a large red central pendant, and an ornate jewelled waist belt. A garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over the right shoulder, and the raised gold hand holds an object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial ratha or chariot fitting or processional wheel-hub decoration, with ornate engraved golden bands, floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses draped across it, and a gilded deity-like figure with a jewelled crown at right. A green draped cloth forms the backdrop and a golden staff is visible at top. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial object. A band of jewelled stones with a central blue-and-orange stone decorates its midsection, and an ornate chased gold base and collar frame it. Blurred gold and blue fabric fills the background. No people are visible and no person can be identified.2010-10-09 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gold-plated Shiva lingam (linga) decorated for an alankar. The polished gold column is wrapped in bands of white rhinestones and gold filigree, with a single orange-centred jewelled ornament at the middle. Yellow marigold garlands frame both sides, and red flowers appear at the top corners. No people are visible.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden cylindrical form decorated with incised ornamental bands and a diamond-studded band with a central jewel. Yellow marigold garlands and magenta and purple flower garlands are draped across it. Behind the murti, the figure's red and gold embroidered garment and ornamental hand are partly visible, with a pillar of carved stone at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-02Close-up photograph of an ornate golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and deep red roses are draped across it. A gold ornamental crown-like finial with green stone inlays appears at the right edge, and a golden background panel with floral engraving frames the scene. No people are visible.2010-09-22December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copies