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December 20 2010

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July 20 20102010-07-20Close view of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin cloth, its face covered by a folded red, orange and green silk cloth with a jewelled white-and-gold band and a diamond-like pendant. Garlands of yellow and red roses and dark rudraksha malas drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves between the flowers. Golden hands and ornate golden throne or seat details fill the background, with green gemstone crown ornaments above.2013-10-22July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A decorated Shiva lingam is the central subject, draped in a red and green cloth with gold borders and adorned with a tall golden cobra hood with green-jewelled tips. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang over its sides, and brown rudraksha beads are strung across it. Behind it, a figure in green and red robes is partly visible, with gold bangles on the arm. The scene is a deity murti display, with no people visible.2014-08-15October 21 20112011-10-21July 20 20102010-07-20A decorated deity murti. It wears a golden naga-hood crown with five hooded serpent heads set with green and black gemstone drops, and a red-orange cloth wrap. Heavy yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands drape over both shoulders. A jewelled belt-like band with a red stone pendant and a gold-brocade shawl sit across the torso, and a gold fluted base or pedestal rises below. The background shows ornate gold repoussé metalwork and a pink silk drape, with a blue and gold brocaded cloth below. No physical people are present.2011-09-09A decorated deity murti of a serpent-hooded form is the central subject, seen from the front. Five gold cobra hoods rise behind the head, with green leaves, a golden and orange turban-like cloth wrapped over the top, and a silver-studded band across the forehead. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over the shoulders and arms. A red-and-gold silk cloth covers the body, with a gold coiled serpent form around the base. Red satin draping and blurred sparkling decorations fill the background. No people are visible.2010-11-09February 21 20132013-02-21A decorated Shiva lingam, its dark stone form draped in an orange cloth with a jewelled brooch, adorned with a golden five-hooded serpent canopy (naga) with green gem pendants. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang on both sides, a rudraksha mala drapes down the front, and gold and diamond-studded bands wrap the base. Red and orange silks spread on the cloth beneath. No people are visible.2011-12-28July 20 20102010-07-20