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Photograph of a decorated ritual arrangement of two large brass-and-clay style kalasha pots, each topped with mango leaves and a coconut. Both pots are wrapped in garlands of red roses, white jasmine strands, purple flowers and yellow marigolds, with ornate gold-and-jewelled embellishments on their necks. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and fruit, grapes and flowers are arranged in the foreground on a blue and purple cloth. No people are visible.

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April 03 20172017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03May 02 20172017-05-02October 01 20172017-10-01Close-up photo of a silver ceremonial seat or peetha decorated with garlands of red, pink and yellow roses and mango leaves. Blue and white jewelled ornaments with pearl strands and a gold silk cloth with red border are draped over the seat. A small silver oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the left edge. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a prepared ritual setting for an honoured deity or guru.2018-04-15Close view of a deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with a heavy jewelled ornament of gold-toned stones in red, green, blue and white, plus a large ornate jewelled shoulder piece. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang around it, with green leaves and a small lit oil lamp in the lower left. A brass kalasha-like pot with coconut-style tops and leaves sits at the top. Background includes gilded metalwork and a deep red cloth. No people are visible.2017-05-26Close view of a ceremonial deity murti or sacred object dressed for worship, draped in layered garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow roses and marigolds with green leaves. Its front is covered in beaded gold-toned ornaments and a large pendant. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the right edge, and a gold-toned metal panel stands at the left beside a folded red and gold patterned cloth. Behind, a saffron-orange cloth hangs and a striped multicolour mat lies on the floor. No people are visible.2017-03-16 +2 copiesMay 02 20172017-05-02April 15 20182018-04-15A decorated deity murti is the focus, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, white flowers and green leaves, and an ornate silver-and-jewelled chest covering with red and green stones. Brass and silver ritual vessels, a lit oil lamp, a brass kalasha-style pot, coconuts, bananas, oranges and a white cloth-wrapped offering sit in front. Blurred devotees in the background. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam arrangement; no a person figure is visible.2017-05-26