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A golden ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object, richly garlanded with bands of yellow, red, magenta and purple flowers and green leaves. Its gilded surface has embossed patterns, and a row of diamond-like studs runs down one side. A carved crown-like top with green stone pendants sits above, with a brass oil lamp and a copper-toned platter beside it. A teal and red silk cloth is visible at the upper left, and scattered loose petals lie on the tray.

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March 03 20112011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesClose view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A gilded naga-hood canopy with five serpent heads and green jewel drops arches over the lingam, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. A partially visible deity murti in white and silver embellishment with an orange cloth sits at left, and a gold ritual plate lies beneath the lingam.2010-07-13A close photograph of a gold throne-like seat or peetha heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds alternating with purple and magenta flowers, with white jasmine strands and a red flower garland at its base. A gilded backrest with green jewel-like ornaments sits atop it, in front of red draped fabric and a tall brass lamp stand. No person is visible, only the decorated seat and floral adornment.2009-12-26Close photograph of a gilded ceremonial object decorated with a five-hooded cobra canopy of gold with green stone drops, a richly ornamented golden cylindrical form with banded jewelled rings and a bead garland, draped with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers, set on an ornate gold base. A green cloth hangs behind. No people are visible.2010-09-22A close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A golden hooded cobra canopy with green jewelled accents arches over the lingam. Beside it stands a tall brass oil lamp with a flared dish, and at the left edge a figure dressed in a cream and gold silk garment with jewelled necklaces is partially visible. The arrangement sits on an ornate golden tray in a temple setting.2010-07-13December 12 20162016-12-12Close 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 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 copies