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Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial bird figure, its head and long curved beak finished in shiny gold with engraved feather patterning and rivets along the beak. Behind it, strings of marigold-style garlands in pink, white, red, orange and green hang out of focus. Partial jewelled ornaments appear at the top left. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial elephant figure with a raised trunk, ornately carved head and chased decorative detailing. Behind it sits a golden palanquin or throne structure topped with green, white and yellow tassels and garlands. Gold-painted poles and a dark draped cloth stand in the background, and a red cloth lies at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-12Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned brass peacock oil lamp (deepam) on a fluted base, its feathered tail fanned up behind the head and a curved beak and neck detailed in relief. Soft bokeh lights in red, yellow and green fill the blurred background. No people are visible.2010-11-09November 12 20102010-11-12A close view of a golden peacock-headed vahana or mount, with an ornate crest, jewelled chest piece and a large green gemstone set in silver-toned stones. Behind it, a yellow silk cloth with silver embroidery and jewelled garlands hangs, and a golden figure stands at the top left. At the right, a second gold animal figure with a garland is visible. In the background, a lit shrine holds a deity murti decorated with colourful flower garlands. No people are visible.2010-11-12December 12 20162016-12-12Close-up photo of an ornate brass peacock-shaped oil lamp with a raised fanned tail, detailed engraved feathers and a curled neck, set on a ribbed circular base. Behind it are blurred red fabric, gold drapery and out-of-focus yellow and red garlands. No people are visible.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded elephant head sculpture. The golden trunk curls upward and is decorated with fine relief patterns, and the head is adorned with intricate filigree and a chain-like collar. Yellow flower garlands hang near the head, and a maroon and gold cloth drapes behind it. The background is blurred, showing brass fittings and other ceremonial objects.2016-12-12Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated elephant head mounted on a golden vehicle or palanquin, with its trunk curled upward and fine repoussé floral and geometric carving. Yellow marigold garlands hang around the base, and a maroon and gold cloth drapes behind. Blurred golden fittings and a brass finial appear in the background of a temple setting. No people are visible.2016-12-12Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial vehicle, shaped like a swan or mythical bird with a curved neck, outstretched wings and a jewelled collar set with blue and white stones. It sits on a gold stand with a red-and-orange cloth beneath and a gold-framed altar piece above with white, yellow and green flower garlands. No people are visible; the scene shows a sacred utsava vahana or ritual vehicle in a temple or ashram hall with a pale wall and blue draping in the background.2010-11-12A photograph of a golden peacock-shaped vahana or ornamental figure in the foreground, with a gold crest, red jewelled eyes, a jewelled breast collar of red, white and green stones, and a green gem pendant. Behind it, a deity murti adorned with silver-jewelled crowns and a mace-like staff, flanked by two figures with jewelled ornaments, sits amid a floral decoration of yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine and red rose petals. The arrangement is set on a mat of green leaves with purple and gold cloth at the lower edge. No people are visible.2010-11-09December 06 20112011-12-06Photograph of a hall lined with ornate golden and silver vahana-style animal figures, including a foreground golden lion-like mount with carved mane and scale-patterned chest. Behind them, silver and gold figures recede along a wall of stone blocks beneath a red-and-white striped floor covering. Colourful hanging banners with red, yellow and blue patterns hang from the ceiling beams. A faint figure in white clothing stands at the far right near the back of the hall, partially visible.2018-04-14 +1 copies