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Close-up of a small gold metal deity murti dressed for alankaram on a brass plate atop a deep red velvet cloth. The figure wears a teal and gold brocade skirt, a red velvet backdrop with gold trim, a headdress of gold embroidered fabric, layered beaded necklaces in red, teal and gold, and a string of white pearl beads draped over the shoulders. Red pompom tassels and pearl bead edging decorate the plate, and brass vessels sit blurred in the background.

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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/12/00212021-06-12 +1 copiesKAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/16/20212021-05-16KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/2/20212021-05-02KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/13/20212021-06-13KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20Two small metal deity murtis displayed on red velvet in a home temple setting. On the left, a deity figure sits on a red cushion, dressed in red and gold lace drapery with a silver-and-gold ornamented headpiece and red pompom tassels with white beaded garlands. On the right, a silver-toned deity figure stands before an arched halo, adorned with gold chains and pearl strands, seated on a brass plate beside a red rose. A brass shrine with ornate repoussé work sits behind them. No people are visible.2021-06-13Close-up photo of a home temple offering on an orange cloth. A red velvet crown-shaped headpiece, or mukut, trimmed with gold embroidered braid, sequins and pearl strands with red pompoms, is draped over a small brass deity murti. A large fuchsia hibiscus flower lies in front, with a pearl-and-silver flower earring or ornament beside it. Behind are an ornate brass vessel and a framed picture edge.2021-06-22KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 11/28/20202020-11-28KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/28/20212021-03-28Close photo of a small ceremonial deity murti seated on a pink and gold brocade cloth. The figure is dressed in a red velvet, pearl and gold-trimmed crown with a gold-metal face and a gold necklace with a large stone pendant, wrapped in red and gold floral fabric. In front is a clay oil lamp with a lit flame floating in oil. Behind it sits an ornate brass vessel, and a brass plate with pearl strands lies at left.2020-11-29Two small deity murtis displayed on an orange velvet cloth in a temple shrine. On the left, a murti is dressed in a teal silk skirt and draped with white flower garlands and red pom-poms, set against a red velvet cushion with gold braid. On the right, a metal murti rises before an ornate gold arched backdrop, wearing layered gold chains, pearl strands and a large jeweled pendant, with a golden lamp-like plate at its base. A large polished brass vessel stands behind them.2021-05-16Close photo of a small brass deity murti dressed in a red velvet arch-shaped backdrop trimmed with gold lace, embroidery and kundan-style jewelled earrings and pendant, with a lit clay oil lamp in the foreground on a pink and gold brocade cloth. A brass plate of offerings with pearl strings and orange marigolds sits to the right, and a large polished brass vessel stands behind. No people are visible.2020-11-29