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January 04 20172017-01-04July 20 20102010-07-20June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesA 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.2010-08-28September 17 20102010-09-17A deity murti heavily adorned for worship, shown from the front. Five golden hooded serpent heads with green gemstone pendants rise above it, framed by green leaves. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine drape the figure. An orange cloth with a gold border is wrapped around it, a diamond-studded belt sits at the waist and a golden girdle lower down. The surrounding space holds red and gold fabric and an ornate gold-leaf wall panel.2009-07-01A decorated deity murti, a dark stone form, is dressed for worship. A gold five-headed hooded serpent canopy with green stone pendants rises above it, and a red and orange turban with a gold and red silk cloth covers the top. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands hang on both sides, and layered rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces drape the figure. A gold band with white stones and a red stone sits across the forehead, with gold bangles on the arms and an orange embroidered garment with pearl and bead work below. Red fabric surrounds the murti. No physical people are visible.2014-09-07July 01 20092009-07-01Close photograph of a decorated deity murti, a Shiva lingam-style form dressed with a cobra hood of gold metal behind it. The figure wears an orange and maroon dhoti-style cloth draped over the shoulders, a gold-and-stone waist band, a gold snake-like girdle and a green leaf-covered head. Thick garlands of yellow and red flowers hang down both sides, and gold earrings with green stones hang from the hood. Red curtains and gilded decorations fill the background. No people are visible.2010-12-04Close-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 04 20082008-10-04Photo 11699163