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Close-up of a decorated ceremonial seat or peetha with an ornate gilded backrest carved with scrollwork and a red patterned cloth behind it. Two large garlands of yellow and pink roses with green leaves are draped over the front, with coconuts tied to the sides and a jewelled gold ornament and rubies set in gold in the centre. No people are visible. Fresh flowers and bright gold details dominate the frame.

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October 19 20152015-10-19January 06 20182018-01-06 +1 copiesJune 19 20162016-06-19Two metal deity murtis stand side by side in front of an ornate silver arch, heavily adorned with long garlands of red roses, white flowers, purple blossoms and yellow marigolds, plus green leaves. The figure on the left wears a golden-brown silver-embossed garment and jewelled ornaments, while the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold ornamented costume and a large blue gem necklace. Tall floral crowns rise above both murtis against a dark background with a pink drape visible at right. The scene suggests a temple-style decorated alankaram display.2015-01-07 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a ceremonial offering on an ornate silver stand. Two yellow coconuts hang from a frame of threads, draped with a white cloth and wrapped in red, yellow and white flower garlands. Mango leaves and pink petals decorate the arrangement. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in the foreground beside a silver tray, and jewelled ornaments are visible behind the garlands. No people are visible.2017-10-15 +1 copiesJune 19 20162016-06-19June 03 20152015-06-03A photograph, rotated sideways, of a richly decorated ritual object heaped with garlands of marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves, with pink petals scattered across it. A golden ornamented plate or vessel sits at the right, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame is at the upper left beside coconut halves, fruits and a small sacred thread. No people are visible in the scene; the image shows only the floral-adorned object and offerings.2016-06-19July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial altar with a decorated golden throne-like frame behind it. Thick garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers drape over a central object. In the foreground, a flame burns beside marigold petals, a small oil lamp and brass vessels. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge, with bangles on the wrist. No face or identity of any person is visible.2015-10-18May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti. The figure is surrounded by dense arrangements of red roses, white roses, yellow marigold-type flowers, green leafy foliage, and white jasmine garlands strung in long bands. Ornate silver and gold vessels, a silver kalasha-like pot, and fruit are arranged around the murti. Orange and red floral decorations fill the background. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2013-05-17