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June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of an ornate gilded throne with a high, carved, dark-gold back and a golden lion-head ornament at its top. Draped across the throne is a large garland of white jasmine, deep red roses and yellow marigolds, with a green leafy bundle at the upper back. A figure seated on the throne wears a peach and maroon striped cloth, but the face and upper body are covered by the garlands and leaves, so no person's appearance is visible. The background is dark, and a white cloth lies at the bottom of the frame.2009-06-30February 20 20132013-02-20Close-up photograph of a ceremonial decoration on a golden ornamental stand. Thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds hang from a gold arch topped with gold leaf-shaped finials and dangling green gemstone pendants. Green leaves are tucked between the garlands. Beside it stands a gold ritual vessel with a repoussé scale pattern, a gold lamp stand at the right, and a figure in a teal and gold garment at the upper left. A white cloth with red stripes lies below. The garlands and gold suggest a temple or festival setting. No people are clearly visible apart from a partially shown figure in patterned clothing.2009-06-30Close-up of a decorated ceremonial pot or kalasha-like brass vessel with gold-coloured sculpted body, draped with thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigold strands. Gold leaf-shaped ornaments with green gem pendants hang from the garlands. Green fern sprigs are tucked among the flowers. A gold lamp stand appears at the right edge, and a figure in a teal checked garment and peach silk skirt stands at the top left. Pieces of red-and-cream cloth lie beneath the vessel on a white cloth.2009-06-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in front of a golden cobra hood (naga) with five golden serpent heads. The figure wears an orange cloth turban with a purple and gold border, a band of white stones across the forehead with a red stone at the centre, and a white and maroon cloth wrap. Red roses, yellow chrysanthemums and magenta flowers form long garlands draped around the head and neck. A large gold ornamental base encircles the lower body, and a white cloth covers the platform beneath. Pink and magenta fabric is visible in the background.2009-09-03A photograph of an ornate ceremonial throne or palanquin decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold metal hanging ornaments with green and red stones hang from the top of the arch. A gilded carved backrest with a cobra-like design rises behind, draped in dark maroon and pink cloth with a red-bordered fabric across the seat. Stone pillar carvings stand at the left edge, and a long red-and-gold garland falls down the right side. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-31 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesClose photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva in a gilded cobra-hood shaped crown and back arch, wearing a saffron-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves tucked beside it. White jasmine garlands, magenta flower strands and a dense dark rudraksha mala with gold beads hang across the figure, with gold ornaments and jeweled armlets visible. Gold and green-tinted earrings or pendants dangle from the top, and a gold girdle with bells sits below. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, and the scene is a temple setting with a blurred background.2011-11-25A decorated golden deity murti or sacred object with a cone-shaped golden base and ornate golden hood, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and brown rudraksha beads, with an orange and gold cloth wrapped around its top and a green leafy crown of foliage. Green and gold pendants hang from the top. A dark stone with a golden tilak-like marking sits in the center, set against a red curtain. The image is an archive photograph, with no physical people visible. A rudraksha mala, golden trim and floral offerings dominate the frame.2013-10-02A photograph of a golden ornate throne-like seat with a scalloped golden back and a golden canopy topped with a serpent-head finial and a decorative bead-and-jewel crown. The seat is draped with garlands of yellow chrysanthemum-like flowers, red roses, rudraksha bead malas and a brown bead strand. A bright orange cloth or turban-like fabric and a folded orange-and-gold silk drape cover the upper part, with a green leafy sprig at the top. A red background curtain and a golden decorative backdrop surround it. No people are visible. The seat appears to be an empty throne or peetha decorated for a ceremony, with a small red-and-gold emblem plate on the central stone-like backrest.2013-10-02September 25 20132013-09-25