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Close view of a golden throne with a cobra-hood backrest decorated with white jasmine, red rose and yellow marigold garlands and green leafy garland. Hanging gold ornaments with green stones adorn the garlands. A figure in a red and gold brocade garment and pink silk lower cloth sits beside the throne; a white cloth lies on the floor. Golden lamp stand at upper left. Deity murti or ritual throne decoration, no visible physical people beyond the seated figure's clothing.

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June 30 20092009-06-30Close-up of a decorated ceremonial pot or kalasha-like brass vessel with gold-coloured sculpted body, draped with thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigold strands. Gold leaf-shaped ornaments with green gem pendants hang from the garlands. Green fern sprigs are tucked among the flowers. A gold lamp stand appears at the right edge, and a figure in a teal checked garment and peach silk skirt stands at the top left. Pieces of red-and-cream cloth lie beneath the vessel on a white cloth.2009-06-30July 01 20092009-07-01Close-up photograph of a ceremonial decoration on a golden ornamental stand. Thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds hang from a gold arch topped with gold leaf-shaped finials and dangling green gemstone pendants. Green leaves are tucked between the garlands. Beside it stands a gold ritual vessel with a repoussé scale pattern, a gold lamp stand at the right, and a figure in a teal and gold garment at the upper left. A white cloth with red stripes lies below. The garlands and gold suggest a temple or festival setting. No people are clearly visible apart from a partially shown figure in patterned clothing.2009-06-30June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in front of a golden cobra hood (naga) with five golden serpent heads. The figure wears an orange cloth turban with a purple and gold border, a band of white stones across the forehead with a red stone at the centre, and a white and maroon cloth wrap. Red roses, yellow chrysanthemums and magenta flowers form long garlands draped around the head and neck. A large gold ornamental base encircles the lower body, and a white cloth covers the platform beneath. Pink and magenta fabric is visible in the background.2009-09-03June 09 20092009-06-09A decorated deity murti or utsava image seen close up, dressed in an orange-gold silk cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, with a large gold crown-like headdress topped by golden peacock-shaped finials and green gemstone drops. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape across the chest and shoulders, with green leaves tucked near the crown. Silver-toned jewelled collar bands sit at the neck. Behind it hang teal and magenta silk drapes and a gold lamp stand with a red flower. No physical people are visible.2009-06-20December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesA deity murti seated under a golden cobra hood with five golden serpent heads and green stone pendants hanging from the hood. The figure is draped in a red and maroon silk cloth with a gold brocade border and wears long garlands of red and yellow roses, a rudraksha mala, and a bejeweled crown-like band with white stones. Green leaves are arranged behind the head. The figure sits on a gold pedestal and an orange cloth spreads on the floor, with a red curtain and a yellow cloth at the left edge. The scene is a ceremonial decoration of a murti, and no person is visible.2013-06-20 +2 copiesSeptember 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate ceremonial throne or palanquin decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold metal hanging ornaments with green and red stones hang from the top of the arch. A gilded carved backrest with a cobra-like design rises behind, draped in dark maroon and pink cloth with a red-bordered fabric across the seat. Stone pillar carvings stand at the left edge, and a long red-and-gold garland falls down the right side. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-31 +1 copies