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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold ceremonial object. Five gold carved heads with curled crests project above, each with a hanging green gemstone pendant in gold setting. Red roses and green leaves are arranged around its base, and white flowers appear at the bottom edge. No people are visible.

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December 21 20092009-12-21Close-up photograph of a richly decorated golden ceremonial object. Green velvet-like leaves and red and yellow flowers and garlands surround the base. Hanging from the top are green jewel-like pendants. A gold oil lamp with a tall ornate stem stands at right, and a white-clad figure wearing a pearl-strand necklace is partly visible at the left edge. Dark background with a black metal grille.2010-07-13Close view of a gold temple ritual setup. A gilded cobra-hood canopy with five hooded heads and green glass drops hangs over a golden kalasha-shaped pot draped in dark green leaf garlands and red roses, with yellow marigold garlands at the top and bottom. At left, the edge of a figure in white silk with gold border and a layered silver necklace is visible. At right, a tall gold oil lamp with a wide dish stands against a dark background. No people are fully visible.2010-07-13December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of an ornate golden throne or palanquin backrest carved with a hooded serpent motif. The gilded hood has five raised cobra heads with dangling green glass gem pendants, and the back is textured with fine scale-like patterns. A bouquet of red roses and green leaves lies against the base, beside a folded orange and gold-bordered silk cloth. The background is softly blurred pale grey. No people are visible.2013-09-21Close-up photograph of gold ornamental finials with green gemstone drops, arranged in a row across the top of a decorated structure. Each finial has a sculpted gold peacock-like or floral top above a faceted green stone set in gold, with the drops hanging down. Behind them are red and yellow flower garlands and a glimpse of an orange cloth, and the background is blurred stone. No people are visible.2009-06-29Close-up of a gilded deity murti's upper arm and a tall golden staff or mace-like ritual object, decorated with a band of diamond-like studs and a small red gem. Red rose garlands and yellow and purple marigold garlands hang down the staff, with green leaves tucked behind it. Above, a gold headdress with tiered finials and five hanging green stones. Behind, a crimson and gold textile and an orange cloth edge are visible. No people are visible.2010-08-15A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a five-headed golden cobra hood above its head, each hood set with green stone panels. The murti wears a brown-red cloth, a green leaf garland, a jewelled chain and marigold and red rose garlands. Gold ornaments and silver-toned beaded necklaces decorate its chest and body. Behind it hang orange and gold silk cloths and a decorated golden backdrop.2017-08-02July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded ceremonial canopy or palanquin fitting: a row of five polished gold carved heads, each with a crest and a dangling pendant of faceted green glass set in gold. Behind them, a gold-embossed curved frame and a feathered or fringed element, with red and yellow flowers and garlands at the lower right. No people are visible.2009-06-29Close-up photo of a golden crown on a seated figure, framed by red, yellow, green and magenta flower garlands. The gilded crown has embossed scrollwork and a small central finial, with a jewelled strap and hanging gold beads. Above it rises a gold-and-silver hooded cobra canopy with green drop earrings, and a sparkling diamond necklace shows at the top left. Below the crown a white silk dhoti with a gold border is visible, and a small gold pendant with a portrait medallion hangs at the lower right. Only the crowned figure's garments are visible; no full face is shown.2006-12-25June 29 20092009-06-29