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April 19 20182018-04-19Close view of two decorated ceremonial pots, kalasha-style, with yellow turmeric-coloured cloth wrapping and mango leaves at the top, tied with white string. Red rose garlands drape around both pots, and gold jewellery with blue gemstones adorns them, one in white silk and one in green silk. A silver ornate chair or throne back stands behind them. No people are visible; the setting is a satsang-style stage.2018-04-19A silver ornate throne-like seat holds two decorated ceremonial forms draped in white and red-gold cloth. The left form wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a beaded red and gold embroidered collar and a teal-and-red adornment. The right form is wrapped in a maroon and gold sari with gold jewellery and a green cloth. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red roses, pink flowers and green leaves, with dried grass fronds tied at the top. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No people are visible.2017-10-01 +1 copiesOctober 01 20172017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01March 17 20192019-03-17March 09 20182018-03-09 +1 copiesTwo ceremonial coconuts dressed as deity forms stand on a silver peetha with an ornate silver backrest featuring carved birds and scrollwork. Each coconut wears a yellow-brown husk-wrapped head with a red mark, and both are draped in fresh garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. The left coconut is wrapped in a white cloth with a gold-bordered band and blue-and-gold jewellery, while the right one wears a green silk cloth with silver necklaces. Pink flower petals are scattered at the base, and a small oil lamp burns at the lower right corner.2018-02-25April 15 20182018-04-15A photograph of a decorated ceremonial seat with an ornate silver-toned throne back and base, draped with two covered forms wrapped in cream and gold-bordered white cloth and a deep green and maroon silk cloth with gold zari. Garlands of white jasmine-like flowers, red roses and pink blossoms, with green leaves and palm-leaf ornaments, adorn the arrangement. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. A red and gold beaded motif decorates the white cloth. No people are visible; the scene shows an ornamental seat or altar arrangement for a ritual setting.2017-10-01Close-up photograph of two decorated kalasha pots set before an ornate silver backdrop with floral repoussé scrollwork. Each pot holds a green coconut with a mango-leaf bundle and tied palm-leaf strands. Yellow and red flower garlands drape across the pots, and gold-and-white silk cloth wraps them, with jewelled ornaments and pearl strands hanging down. A small oil lamp burns at the lower right against a dark background. No people are visible.2018-01-28February 20 20162016-02-20 +2 copies