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November `4 2015Close-up photo of a brass tray holding ceremonial adornments laid out for a deity. A purple and gold silk cloth with zari border sits behind a stack of colourful glass bangles in red, green, pink and gold. In front, a white card holds a necklace and earrings set with red and green stones and white stones, and a gold jewelled waist ornament set with green and white stones rests on a white dhoti with a green and gold border. Marigold flowers and a brass vessel appear at the top edge. No people are visible.2015-11-12 +1 copiesA close photograph of a person in white clothing with gold trim holding a green brocade tray with gold thread. On the tray are gold and red ceremonial items, including a gold bangle set with red stones, a red and white decorated object, a silver-toned pointed implement and a gold-coloured ornamental piece. A rudraksha bead bracelet is visible on the wrist. The background is blurred with orange and red fabric and another person in white. The scene suggests a ritual offering of sacred ornaments.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a person's torso wearing a green silk sari with gold zari stripes and a brown-orange border. Over the sari sits an ornate gold jewellery set inlaid with white diamond-like stones, red and green gemstones, and paisley-shaped motifs, with a pendant of pearl drops and a round stone medallion hanging below. Blurred flower garlands in yellow, red and purple appear at the right edge. Only the adorned torso and jewellery are visible; no face is shown.2010-10-13 +1 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of ornate deity adornments arranged on a green silk cloth with gold brocade. In the centre stands a peacock-feather crown with a teal and green eye, framed by a band of red and clear stones. To the right lies a wide gold bangle set with clear stones and red accents, with smaller jeweled ornaments beside it. A thin silver rod and small gold-toned decorative pieces appear at the left edge. Out-of-focus figures in orange clothing are visible in the background, but no one is clearly in the frame. These are decorative murti ornaments, not a named deity form.2013-07-13 +1 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01Close photograph of a shallow silver-coloured metal tray resting on a red cloth with cream stripes. The tray holds gold-coloured ritual objects, including ornate golden hand-shaped pieces and decorated handles, alongside tangled silver-grey cords, orange threads and yellow threads with a small gold charm. No people are visible; the setting appears to be a ritual preparation area with a brass plate at the left edge.2015-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate gold and jewelled object resting on a shimmering gold and blue brocade cloth with a repeating floral pattern. The piece has a crescent-shaped top set with red, pink and green stones and white pearls, with dangling pendant drops ending in green and red gems, tied with a thread. A brass or gold plate edge appears at the left, and a striped cloth or fan edge and a blurred wooden surface appear in the background. No people are visible.2015-11-22September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a ceremonial altar draped in teal and gold brocade with a peach satin skirt at the base. On the left a gilded foot with jewelled anklet and toe rings. In the centre a white cloth holds several stacks of red and gold bangles, offered as a puja item. Maroon and gold-bordered silk hangs at the right with jewelled ornamentation. No people are visible.2014-01-12