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July 31 2017

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Close-up photograph of a folded rust-brown silk sari resting on a richly patterned textile with green, red and gold borders and paisley motifs. A curved gold ornament with white pearls and small clear stones is pinned on the fabric. No people are visible; the focus is the folded garment and the ornament.2017-07-31July 31 20172017-07-31May 18 20192019-05-18A close view of a ceremonial deity murti or decorated figure form on a red-and-pink patterned cushion placed on an ornate gold peetha throne. The headless form is dressed in a red cloth with a pink floral border, wearing a jeweled gold collar with red stones and white beads, and its long pearl-and-bead sleeves are draped over the sides with tasseled ends. The ornate gold carved background is typical of a temple altar setting. No physical people are visible.2017-06-10A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti or shivalinga-style object dressed for worship, set on a teal fabric-covered platform with gold tassel fringe. It wears a thick white jasmine-style garland, multiple strands of rudraksha beads with gold beads, and a red stone pendant at the centre. A maroon and orange silk cloth with gold zari border is draped around its base. Brass kalasha-style lamps stand blurred in the background, with a gold-toned decorative backdrop. No people are visible.2015-06-20 +1 copiesDecember 13 20122012-12-13A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a green satin cloth draped over its body, wearing an ornate gold necklace set with white stones, pink-red stones and a large red central gem. Behind it is carved stone relief with a lion-like face and a golden lamp stand at the right edge. In the foreground, a blue cloth and a garland of white, green and magenta flowers rest on a wooden surface. No physical people are visible.2013-03-13August 01 20142014-08-01Close-up photo of a ceremonial object draped in green fabric with gold-edged teal ribbon trim and multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads interlaced with gold beads and small gold accents. A red rose sits atop the draped form beneath a gold ornamental top. Behind are blurred red and yellow flower garlands and gold ritual vessels with ornate carved handles. No physical people are visible.2013-09-18Close photograph of an offering arranged on a red-orange stone ledge beside an ornately carved stone pillar. A folded red-orange cloth with orange twisted cord handles and a white cloth edge sits on a gold-bordered red and maroon silk textile with woven golden motifs and gold fringe. Yellow marigold-type flowers and a single magenta flower lie at the left. In the blurred background a person in white clothing walks past, and a small figure of a deity murti appears near the top left.2010-11-06A photograph of a green satin-draped kalasha-like object topped with a gold finial, wearing a jewelled necklace of clear stones and red stones with a large red central pendant. Behind it are carved stone reliefs of a face and figures. At lower right, a garland of white, green and magenta flowers rests on a wooden surface. Blue cloth covers the base. No people are visible; the object is a decorated ritual item or deity adornment.2013-03-18A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti draped in red and gold silk with a sparkling jewelled ornament set, including a large circular jewelled medallion, pearl-and-stone necklaces and a central gem, topped with purple orchid flowers. White flowers and orange cloth fill the blurred background. No people are visible; the murti is the sole subject.2013-12-21 +1 copies