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October 02 2014

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September 04 20142014-09-04A 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.2010-08-28Close-up photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship, wrapped in red and gold cloth and framed by white jasmine garlands and a dark rudraksha mala. A golden hooded naga canopy with green-glass lamp shades rises above it, and a gold-and-stone pedestal with a jewelled ornament sits in front. Ornamented gold arms and a gilded panel appear at the right edge. No people are visible; the scene is a deity-darshan arrangement in a temple or ashram.2014-08-11November 24 20152015-11-24August 21 20112011-08-21December 19 20162016-12-19 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped on its head, a jewelled diadem with white stones and a red centre stone, and a gold arm band. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape its body and shoulders. Above it stands a large gilded hooded serpent canopy with golden hood ornaments and green jewel pendants hanging from the earrings. Behind the murti a blue-green draped curtain and a red cloth are visible.2009-07-01October 11 20142014-10-11November 24 20152015-11-24A decorated deity murti, shown from the chest up, is adorned for worship. It wears a green and red patterned headwrap, an orange-and-gold draped garment, rudraksha mala beads, and a silver ornamental chain with a jeweled gold crown band. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands frame the figure, set against ornate gold repoussé backdrop panels and green glass or jewel accents above. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue or murti rather than a person.2011-07-26October 11 20142014-10-11A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne with a hooded serpent canopy of gold and green stone elements. The figure is draped in white and orange cloth with a red-orange headwrap, layered with garlands of white and red roses and yellow marigolds, and a diamond-studded band across the forehead. Behind it stands a larger figure in a red and grey embellished costume with a rich jeweled necklace, bangles and a gilded backdrop with ornate relief carving. A small person in a red turban appears at the lower right edge, partly cropped. The scene resembles a temple or procession decoration of the deity.2010-09-04