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November 21 2015

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A gilded deity murti or ritual lingam-form idol stands in front of a red cloth backdrop, with a cobra hood of gold above and a tall golden cylindrical form wound with a serpent. Yellow and red flower garlands drape down both sides, and rudraksha beads hang across the form. Two brass oil lamps stand at the base beside a red and orange cloth with white flowers. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti and its offerings, in an abhishekam-style temple setting.2015-11-21Close photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial shrine vessel decorated for worship, wrapped in red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A gold-and-jewelled crown with hanging green gem pendants sits above the vessel, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. Beside it at left, a figure in a white and gold sari with an orange-gold cloth below shows a gold necklace. The black background suggests a night setting inside a temple.2010-07-13A photograph of a golden Shiva lingam set on a gold-carved peetha base and wrapped in a golden cobra hood, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. Behind it, a figure in an orange and gold-trimmed garment with a green lower cloth and a gold necklace stands with a staff, and two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. The setting suggests a temple-style abhishekam or puja arrangement. No people are clearly visible in the scene apart from the figure, who is partly cropped and represented as a statue or deity murti.2010-10-12A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, set before a golden five-headed cobra hood. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape down the sides, with green leaf accents and white-and-blue flower bands. A dark rudraksha-style cord wraps the lingam, and a golden band with a red stone rests at its base on a golden peetha. Behind it hang sequined red and gold fabrics and decorative chariot-style panels. No people are visible.2018-12-31 +1 copiesA close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A golden hooded cobra canopy with green jewelled accents arches over the lingam. Beside it stands a tall brass oil lamp with a flared dish, and at the left edge a figure dressed in a cream and gold silk garment with jewelled necklaces is partially visible. The arrangement sits on an ornate golden tray in a temple setting.2010-07-13September 28 20222022-09-28Close photo of a gilded Shiva lingam-style sacred form dressed in heavy garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a golden hooded serpent canopy overhead set with green gemstone drops. Beside it stands a tall brass lamp (oil lamp) and at left the edge of a white and gold robed deity figure, indicating a decorated alankar for worship.2010-07-13Photograph of a gilded shivalinga-style deity form draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with a golden cobra hood and five golden snake heads above it. Green leaves, a diamond-studded band and emerald-coloured pendants decorate the upper section, and a golden plate with floral repoussé work sits beneath. A yellow and orange silk cloth hangs at the right beside a golden staff, and a brass oil lamp is visible at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-07-08Close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A gilded naga-hood canopy with five serpent heads and green jewel drops arches over the lingam, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. A partially visible deity murti in white and silver embellishment with an orange cloth sits at left, and a gold ritual plate lies beneath the lingam.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gilded cobra-hooded Shiva linga or deity murti under a golden naga hood, draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and dark green leaves. Ornate gold banding with a row of white stone accents runs down the base. Behind it stand a brass oil lamp and a brass pot on a stand, with a blue sky visible. A partial blue-clad figure is visible at the right edge. No people are clearly visible as the focus; the scene shows a decorated temple deity at an outdoor or open-pavilion setting.2010-07-10A 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.2014-08-15December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copies