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Glass display cabinets in a hall with a metal roof truss showing temple paraphernalia. The left cabinet holds silver-toned necklaces and a red velvet garland with silver beadwork, plus a small brass and silver ritual vessel. The central cabinet, lined in red, shelves ornate silver and gold-toned crowns and headdresses, a small painted standing figure in orange and yellow, brass lamps, bowls and kalasha-style vessels, and ornamental brass items. The right cabinet is mostly reflective with a few objects visible. No people are visible.

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August 12 20072007-08-12A photograph of a glass display case with a gold-painted wooden frame, holding an assortment of ornate ceremonial objects on a purple velvet base. The items include jeweled and gold-coloured miniature figures, a seated figure with a small kalasha-like finial, a horned or crested form, a trident-like element, ornate jewelled domes and small bells. Above the case, orange and red cloth and shimmering embroidered textiles are visible. No people are clearly visible in the scene; a faint reflection appears on the glass.2018-04-14A photograph of an ornate display of jewelled ornaments laid out on a red velvet cloth inside a glass case with a gold-coloured frame. The pieces include elaborate necklaces, arm bands and pendants set with white stones, green and blue cabochons, and red stones, arranged in rows. A gold-toned sheer fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible.2018-04-14A framed glass display case with a gold-coloured wooden frame holds an ornate golden deity murti standing with a trident in one hand and a drum-like object in the other, on a lotus-shaped base. Behind it hangs a large elaborate jewelled costume set in red velvet with pearl and gem garlands, a sunburst crown, and decorated crowns and jewellery on display. Brass oil lamps stand at the bottom corners of the case. No physical people are visible.2018-04-14 +3 copiesA photograph of a table draped in blue cloth holding ornate gold temple jewellery and garments for a deity murti, including a large gold-embellished garment with red velvet panels, gold necklaces and waist ornaments, maroon cloth bundles, and white and green decorated headpieces or crowns. A golden canopy or ornament with leaf-shaped pendants sits at the upper left, and an open doorway with tiled floor is visible at right.2015-04-28Close view of a glass display case holding an arrangement of ornate gold jewellery set with red and green stones and white crystals. Pieces include a large pendant with a green central gem, a crown-like headpiece, earrings and armlets, displayed on a dark blue velvet backing. A red and white striped cloth lies at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2018-04-14March 29 20092009-03-29A photograph of a long blue-draped table displaying ceremonial costume pieces for a deity or murti, laid out before a doorway. Visible items include gold-embroidered ornamental garments with red velvet panels, gold leaf-shaped ornaments, beaded white and green headpieces, and rust-orange cloth bundles in the foreground. A gold crown with pendant leaves is at the upper left, and a white car with a Tamil Nadu registration plate is parked outside the open door. No people are shown seated or posed with the items, and no ritual activity is visible.2015-04-28August 12 20072007-08-12A photograph of a tall glass display cabinet with a cream wooden frame and four shelves, holding ornate temple-idol adornments. The upper shelves hold silver and jewelled crowns, mukuts and headdresses set with coloured stones, and a gold kalasha-like finial. The middle shelves show silver-toned decorative headpieces and pointed crowns with engraved patterns. The lower shelves hold polished gold-coloured crowns, face masks, hands and small metal ornaments on dark red velvet. No people are visible, and no a person figure appears.2007-08-11A gilded wooden cabinet with glass doors displays ornate golden deity figures and jewelled ornaments. On the right stands a gold-coloured standing murti holding a trident-like staff and a small bowl, with a trishul motif above it and a naga-hooded golden pedestal with lotus petals below. On the left hang elaborate jewelled garlands, a red-velvet panel and a large ornamental crown-like headpiece set with red, green and blue stones. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides of the cabinet. No physical people are visible.2018-04-14 +3 copiesJuly 03 20152015-07-03