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A photograph of an ornate gold-coloured arched shrine frame with lion-like heads at the corners and a carved crest on top, set against an orange and gold brocade backdrop. At the centre sits a brass kalasha or pot decorated with mango leaves and a peacock-feather motif, surrounded by a heap of red and yellow flower garlands and petals on a decorated platform. No people are visible. The scene appears to be an altar or shrine arrangement, with a kumkum-coloured fabric and floral offering.

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March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine with an ornate golden arch and carved side panels, framing a golden draped cloth. At the centre sits a conical ritual form, possibly a lingam, decorated with a heart-shaped garland of white and yellow flowers, pink petals, green leaves and a jewelled metallic ornament. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, and a bright fire blazes at the left edge. No people are visible.2017-09-11March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesA decorated temple shrine or ratha-style structure with a gilded ornate arched canopy topped by a carved face, enclosing a red-and-gold cloth backdrop. Flower garlands of red, pink and yellow blossoms drape the tiers, and a kalasha or pot with mango leaves and a coconut sits at the centre. Below, carved lions and seated figures with beards and folded hands support the platform, and beaded adornments decorate the lower pedestal. No physical people are visible.2015-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate gold-leaf shrine arch framing a central sacred object draped with a golden cloth and green leaves, set within a heart-shaped garland of yellow and white flowers with pink petals scattered below. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, and a bright fire blazes in the left foreground. No people are visible.2017-09-11December 28 20182018-12-28July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesA close photograph of a golden ornate arch-shaped frame behind a shivalinga-like dark stone form decorated with white and orange-red flower garlands. In the foreground, blurred yellow marigold garlands and a flower-wrapped object fill the frame. Above, colourful striped and tasselled hangings with yellow tassels hang beneath a white tented canopy under bright lights. No people are visible; the scene suggests a ritual abhishekam setting with deity murti decorations.2016-12-02March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesA decorated ritual setup with no people present. A large ornate gold arch frame with embossed floral and scroll patterns stands against a red cloth backdrop. In front, a mound of yellow and red-maroon marigold-type flowers with a white jasmine-style garland is arranged around a small central object, possibly a linga or sacred item, on a red cloth draped with a gold-bordered sari-style textile. A white conch shell with a gold-tipped mouthpiece rests on the left beside a brass kalasha-style vessel on a pedestal. The setting appears to be a wooden floor.A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne-like arch set against a red silk backdrop, draped with a pink silk cloth with a gold-bordered navy hem. The arch is heavily embossed with floral scrolls and a central crest. In front sits a large garland arrangement of white jasmine strands, yellow and magenta chrysanthemums, and a small ceremonial brass or copper object at the centre, resembling a tiered finial or kalasha-like item. No people are visible. A wooden chair with cabriole legs supports the display on a wooden floor.March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copies