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A 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.

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November 06 20162016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06A photograph of a decorated ceremonial display of three kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconut-style tops, the central one draped in red rose garlands, white flower garlands, multiple strands of red and gold beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments, set on a blue silk cloth. Flanking pots are adorned with pearl and jewel strings and gold-bordered fabric. Behind them hangs sparkling silver-sequined fabric with red and gold trim and yellow flowers. No people are visible; the scene is an arrangement of ritual pots and decorations.2016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06November 24 20152015-11-24Photograph of three brass kalasha pots dressed for worship, each wrapped in white cloth with red borders and draped with yellow and pink flower garlands and green leaves. Each pot wears a jewelled ornament: a silver crown-like headpiece, a red-and-white beaded necklace and a jewelled necklace. A gold-framed ornate background stands behind them, with a red cloth on the altar below. No people are visible.2012-10-23December 31 20112011-12-31Two ornately decorated linga forms sit side by side on a cloth-covered platform, each adorned with red roses and green leaves, jeweled silver-and-gold necklaces with gemstones, and yellow cloth tops with dotted patterns. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. A puja setting with decorated lingas and oil lamps.2017-05-02Photo 11728752 +2 copiesClose view of a decorated coconut dressed as a deity figure, covered in red and white roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves. It wears an ornate silver-and-jewel crown with red and green stones, a silver tripundra-style forehead band with a red stone, and jewelled silver necklaces and sashes in front of a white cloth. Yellow marigold garlands sit at the lower left. The background is blurred, showing a reddish wall and a few out-of-focus figures or fabrics at the top right; no clear physical person is visible. This appears to be a festival deity dressing or alankaram.2013-07-17May 02 20172017-05-02