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Close view of ornate polished brass ritual vessels and tall embossed brass backplates arranged on a table draped with striped multicoloured cloth and a maroon backdrop. One bowl holds orange flower petals topped with small brass finials, and a golden ceremonial cloth with tassels lies in the foreground. No people are visible; the image shows ritual puja articles set out at an event.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A photo of an arranged display of brass and copper ritual vessels on a dark navy cloth-covered table at an event venue. Brass kalashas, small cups, a pot with a mango-leaf and coconut-style bouquet, a tall stepped brass lamp stand and ornate golden boxes are grouped together. Behind the table, a gold-decorated doorway and golden canopy frame the scene. In the upper right corner a seated figure in red garments with pink flower garlands is partly visible, though the face is cropped out of frame, so no one is identified. No clearly visible person occupies the foreground.2016-12-05A close-up photograph of a ceremonial silver-gilt vessel on an ornate brass base, holding a flat golden tray lined with orange cloth and topped by two gold finial knobs. Behind it is a richly embossed brass or gold panel with repoussé floral and lotus motifs. No people are visible; the object appears to be a ritual container or throne-like seat used in worship.2015-09-15Close-up photograph of brass ritual hand bells with clappers, decorated with engraved floral patterns and small red jewel accents, one bell showing an Om symbol on its handle. The bells are arranged in a row, shallow focus, with a red and white blurred background. No people are visible.2015-07-02Close-up photograph of two ornate brass or gold-toned ritual lamp stands with embossed floral and chevron patterns on their round bases and fluted stems. They rest on a golden silk cloth edged with a red and gold brocade ribbon woven with paisley-like motifs. No people are visible. +4 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesApril 16 20162016-04-16August 09 20102010-08-09Photograph of an indoor display of polished brass and gold-toned ritual objects set on a striped woven cloth against a yellow wall. Five ornate brass arched frames with repoussé floral and scroll motifs stand behind matching footed bowls or lamp stands, with a small wooden shelf of wooden pieces at the right end. In front lie brass bells with handles, a row of bell-shaped items, and wrapped brass items such as bowls and ornaments. A wall-mounted electrical box and cables sit at the top centre. No people are visible.2016-12-12A photograph taken from above of a striped woven mat, in red, purple, cream and green, with a row of ornate silver and brass oil lamps and aarti lamps laid out across it. The lamps have decorative handles with hooded and floral designs, and a large brass multi-wick lamp with tiered flames stands at the right edge. At the top of the frame, two people in white dhoti-style clothing sit on the floor near a small brass oil lamp, only their legs and hands visible. The setting suggests preparation for a puja or arati.2007-08-26December 05 20162016-12-05 +1 copiesClose view of several ornate silver ritual vessels with lids, set on wooden stands with carved legs, arranged on a patterned cloth. Behind them a bronze deity figure stands beside a garland of white flowers and red blossoms, and a partly visible person in a dark red garment with a leopard-print waistband sits at the right edge. The silver vessels are engraved with floral and figurative patterns.2017-12-28