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A photograph of a large ornate metal vahana or deity-stand component with embossed floral and lotus-petal patterns, disassembled into sections on a stone floor inside a dim room. A man crouched at the right, wearing white dhoti-style clothing, an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulder and a rudraksha-style beaded mala, is handling the metal panels. Behind them are a white pillar, a wooden cabinet, a red cloth and a cardboard box. Plain white cotton clothing and orange shawl are visible, but the face is not clearly visible and the cues are insufficient to establish identity.

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A photograph of an ornate silver procession item set on a stone floor in an indoor room. An ornately embossed silver vehicle or chariot part with floral repoussé bands and lotus-petal lower tiers sits on a round silver base, with a silver frieze section lying beside it. A person in white dhoti and an orange-saffron cloth kneels at the right edge, holding one of the silver panels, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at the neck. Behind the silver pieces are a dark wooden cabinet with a brass fitting and bundles of cloth.A man kneels on a stone floor beside a large embossed silver procession item, a wide ornate base with a lotus-petal pedestal and a gold-embroidered cloth band hanging down its front. He wears a white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulder and is steadying a silver panel with both hands. Wooden poles lean against a pillar behind him, with sacks and cloth bundles at the left edge.Close view of hands working on an ornate metal vahana or carved craft piece with a repousse lotus and petal pattern. A man in white clothes with a saffron shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left, measuring the piece with a tape measure held by a second man in white shirt and trousers wearing a gold wristwatch at right. Carved scrollwork fills the foreground.A photograph of a large ornate silver-toned metal vessel on a stone floor, decorated with repoussé floral and lotus-petal patterns and a gold-coloured panel with floral motifs. Beside it a man in white dhoti and orange shawl kneels and leans over a second metal piece, lifting or adjusting it, near a pillar with hanging ropes. Another person in white clothing stands at the right edge. Wooden poles lean against the wall behind.A photograph of a large polished silver ritual vessel or base, ornately embossed with floral and scroll patterns, set on a silver square platform. Pink flowers are heaped on top and strands of white jasmine-like garlands drape down its sides. Red petals are scattered on the white cloth beneath it. A partial human hand is visible at the right edge, but no people are otherwise shown. The setting suggests a temple or ashram altar arrangement for worship.2007-07-25Kailasa Paramparagatha Kanchee Kailasa SarvajnapeethamClose-up photograph of an ornate embossed silver bowl-shaped vessel resting on a tiered silver pedestal decorated with foliate and arched relief patterns, set on a white cloth beside an orange cloth with gold and maroon stripes. In the background, a small deity murti with a horse figure, a silver oil lamp and a white draped table appear in a plain room. No people are visible.2010-01-13Close photo of a large engraved silver ceremonial object lying on a grey stone-paved ground, showing curved repoussé panels with beaded and scrolled borders, hooked metal clasps and a fitted joint. A man's hands in a white garment hold a measuring tape along the lower curve, with a sliver of orange cloth at the left edge. The silver surfaces look worn and tarnished.October 08 20172017-10-08A photograph of a partly disassembled silver procession item sitting on a grey stone floor. The ornate metal piece has engraved lotus-petal and floral bands on its tiered base and sections, with hinged panels and a loop-handled brace. Beside it, at the right edge, a seated person in white clothing and an orange shawl rests one hand on the metal. Behind them are a green cabinet, a black safe-like box, sacks and a barred gate, with a wall calendar at the upper left.A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a leopard-print headband wears a rust-orange garment with a gold waist belt and gold necklace, pouring or offering with one hand near a silver bull (Nandi) figure. Beside him, an ornate silver ratha-style chariot with a silver bull and small silver deity figures stands among white jasmine garlands and flower offerings. On the right, a silver deity murti sits on a silver peetha with garlands. A brass oil lamp and small silver vessels sit on a colourful striped cloth, with a small gold standing figure and a brass pot in the foreground. Red-and-white striped temple walls form the background.2017-10-08A photograph of an ornate silver ritual vessel or pedestal base sitting on a white cloth. The silver piece has a lotus-petal bowl with raised floral and scroll relief, set on a stepped square plinth with embossed scrollwork and arch patterns. Behind it hangs an orange cloth with yellow and maroon stripes, and a grey cabinet appears at the left edge. No people are visible in the scene.2010-01-13