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July 02 20162016-07-02December 23 20092009-12-23July 03 20162016-07-03A photograph, rotated sideways, of a richly decorated ritual object heaped with garlands of marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves, with pink petals scattered across it. A golden ornamented plate or vessel sits at the right, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame is at the upper left beside coconut halves, fruits and a small sacred thread. No people are visible in the scene; the image shows only the floral-adorned object and offerings.2016-06-19January 16 20182018-01-16June 19 20162016-06-19A photograph of a Shiva lingam heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers, and yellow and red marigold strings, with purple flower bunches and a trident leaning against it. Behind, a man with a white tilak on his forehead and hands joined in namaskar stands among other devotees, one holding a silver staff, in a temple setting with banana leaves. A brass oil lamp sits at lower left among rose petals. This appears to be a flower-decorated puja at a Shiva temple.2018-04-14 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23November 24 20152015-11-24Night photograph of a deity procession palanquin densely decorated with red roses, yellow and white marigold garlands, and green leaves. Two standing deity murti are visible: the left figure holds a trident and wears an orange-red garment with a crown, and the right figure wears silver ornaments and jewellery. Coconuts, a kalasha-like silver crown ornament and a mirrored silver panel decorate the front of the palanquin. A blue cloth hangs at right. No physical people are visible.2013-07-17Close-up of a decorated ceremonial seat or peetha with an ornate gilded backrest carved with scrollwork and a red patterned cloth behind it. Two large garlands of yellow and pink roses with green leaves are draped over the front, with coconuts tied to the sides and a jewelled gold ornament and rubies set in gold in the centre. No people are visible. Fresh flowers and bright gold details dominate the frame.2015-10-19 +1 copiesMarch 16 20172017-03-16