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A photograph of a decorated brass kalasha placed atop a wooden structure at night against a black background. The vessel is wrapped in white jasmine garlands with green leaves, red rose accents, a pink silk cloth draped around its base, and a gold-toned embellished motif with red and green stones. A crystal-studded crown-like ornament sits on top, flanked by golden bird-shaped finials. No physical people are visible.

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November 25 20142014-11-25August 21 20142014-08-21A decorated Ganesha murti, the deity visible only as a dressed figure, seated on a raised platform against a black night background. The murti is draped in a maroon silk cloth with an orange-gold border, adorned with heavy white flower garlands that drape over the shoulders and down the sides, pearl and gold necklaces, and jeweled armbands. A decorated silver-and-jewel crown or pointed headpiece rises from the head with a twisted rope knot on top. Green leaves and dry grass stalks frame the base, with a fresh garland at the lower front. No people are visible.2014-08-21A decorated brass kalasha pot with a mango-leaf and coconut-fibre top stands at the centre, draped with layered gold and pearl necklaces, a red rose garland and white flower garlands. Flanking pots are similarly dressed with pearl strings and peacock-feather-like fans, set on a blue silk cloth with gold and red sequined backdrops behind. No people are visible; this is a ritual adornment display.2016-11-06October 29 20162016-10-29A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam in a ritual setting. A brass pot topped with a coconut and mango leaves stands behind the lingam. The lingam is draped in a dark green and gold jeweled ornament with red and green stones, gold beaded chains and paisley-shaped motifs, and wrapped with white jasmine garlands. A red rose sits at its base on a white cloth beside a patterned rug. No people are visible.2016-10-29November 28 20152015-11-28October 12 20172017-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated ritual kalasha (pot) at the centre, dressed with a wreath of red roses and white flowers, layered strands of pearls and bead necklaces, and a sprig of green mango leaves rising from its mouth. Flanking it are two smaller pots draped in maroon and gold fabric with pearl embellishments, topped with peacock-feather motifs and mango leaves. Behind them hang sequined and beaded silver-and-red drapes over gold cloth, and a blue brocade cloth lies beneath. No people are visible; the scene shows an altar-style decoration for a ceremony.2016-11-06Photo 11728752 +2 copiesA night photograph of a decorated wooden structure. Each finial sits in a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds, with white flower garlands arching between them and hanging down the front. Gold tinsel and ornamental fringe hang from the bases. The background is almost entirely black, lit only by the subject.2014-10-27October 27 20142014-10-27