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Close-up photo of a ceremonial deity murti dressed in a red velvet crown or headdress with gold brocade and gold lace trim, wrapped with gold braided bands and strung with gold beaded garlands. A silver face or ornament sits at the centre, with red flower petals and a gold brocade cloth draped below. Behind it, a silver-toned metal panel and an orange cloth with printed Devanagari script are visible.

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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/28/20212021-03-28A deity murti dressed in a red and gold brocade cloth with gold zari chevron stripes and embroidered borders, adorned with layered pearl strands, a gold necklace set with green and black stones, a jewelled pendant and a silver-and-stone chest ornament. A pink rose rests on the crown of the murti, which is set on a silver-toned ornate pedestal. In the background are brass plates with offerings, a brass lamp and a gold-patterned cloth, indicating alankaram ritual dressing.2021-01-03KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 11/28/20202020-11-28Close 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.2020-11-29Close-up photo of a copper-coloured deity murti dressed in red velvet with gold-embroidered sleeves and bands. The murti wears a black hair bun adorned with gold ornaments and red and white stones, a red tilak on the forehead, layered pearl and red bead necklaces, and a gold pendant. A thick orange marigold garland hangs over one shoulder. Behind it, a pink painted hand and a gold ornamental element are visible. No physical people are shown.2021-04-05KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/2/20212021-05-02KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 2/19/20212021-02-19Close-up of a bronze deity murti dressed in a deep red velvet garment with ornate gold and silver zari embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves. The figure wears a large jewelled crown with turquoise-edged medallion, layered pearl and diamond-studded necklaces, a pink-and-green gemstone pendant, and kundan bangles. Pink flowers frame the figure on both sides, and the murti's raised hand holds a small object. The setting is a temple shrine decorated for a festival.2021-04-17A photograph of a deity murti. The murti sits on a silver-toned ornate platform in a temple setting. Behind it, brass lamps and vessels rest on an orange-draped table, and gold silk fabric hangs in the background. A brass plate holding an orange fruit sits in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2021-12-26KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/12/00212021-06-12 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a ceremonial decorated arch or prabhavali-like frame wrapped in red velvet and gold lace, with a small gold deity figure at its centre set with red and green stones and mirror work. Beside it is a clay oil lamp with a lit wick and a yellow ghee-like fill, placed on a pink and gold brocade cloth. A large polished brass vessel and a brass tray with pearl-studded items appear in the background. No people are visible.2020-11-29