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September 17 2010

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August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesClose view of a shivalinga-style stone deity murti adorned for worship. A gold cobra hood with five green-jeweled hanging ornaments arches over it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape the sides, a saffron-orange cloth is wrapped over the top and falls down the front, a jewelled gold band encircles the middle, and white cloth with a gold border is draped beneath. Gold-patterned decorations and red fabric fill the background. No people are visible.2011-12-27A close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. The head is covered by a maroon and gold-bordered cloth wrapped as a turban, with a green leaf crown above it and a diamond-studded band across the forehead with a red stone at the centre. Golden hooded serpent canopy with green gem-set pendants stands behind the head. Garlands of red roses, yellow and purple marigolds and pink flowers drape over the shoulders. The murti wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold-banded waist. Gold and gem-studded jewellery and an ornate red and gold costume appear at the top and right edges, with a gilded background panel.2010-09-07 +1 copiesA deity murti is decorated for worship, seated under a large gilded cobra hood with five golden snake-head finials set with green stones. The face is covered by a red-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves and white flowers tucked in. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang over the shoulders. A jewelled band crosses the forehead, and a gold-patterned maroon cloth drapes the body above a gilded base. No people are visible in the frame; an orange garment appears at the right edge.2010-10-30July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A close photograph of a Shiva lingam draped in an orange and maroon cloth, adorned with a crown-like gold and gemstone face arrangement and a golden serpent hood with five cobra heads, with a green leaf garland above. Yellow, pink, and purple flower garlands drape around it, with a gold ornamental base in front and an orange and gold silk backdrop. No people are visible.2010-12-16Close view of a decorated deity murti dressed in white and gold, wearing a golden crown with five hanging green and blue stone pendants and a golden hooded canopy behind the head. An orange-and-black headcloth wraps the upper head, with a jewelled band across the forehead and a gold bead necklace. Yellow, purple and red flower garlands drape the figure, and a jewelled breastplate sits over the white garment. In the lower foreground, a small white statue of a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds its hand raised in blessing. A conch shell and brass lamp stand at left against a pink draped backdrop, with a dark embroidered background at top. The image is a photograph of a festival display.2008-10-08July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone figure dressed for worship. The head is wrapped in an orange and gold patterned turban, crowned with a green leafy garland and a band of diamond-like stones. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape over the shoulders and around the figure. A gold multi-hooded serpent canopy with green gem drops arches behind the head. A gold necklace with a pendant hangs at the chest. Behind, ornately decorated gilded and jeweled deity figures stand in the background. No people are visible.2010-08-28July 20 20102010-07-20