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October 09 2013

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Close-up photo of a golden linga-shaped ritual object draped in a maroon silk cloth with green-gold zari borders, adorned with layered rudraksha malas, dark bead strands, a red-and-white stone pendant, and a pink rose. Yellow marigolds and brass lamps appear at the edges, with a purple and green fabric in the background. No people are visible.2013-10-08Close-up of a deity murti adorned for worship: a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga-style) with green gemstone pendants frames the head, with a red and gold striped cloth wrapped around it. A rudraksha and bead garland with yellow marigold flowers hangs down both sides, and a white-and-gold jewelled tripundra-style band with a red stone centre sits across the forehead. Behind are purple and orange silk drapes with gold border patterns, and a blue cloth base below. No people are visible.2013-09-10A photograph of a silver lingam draped in a red cloth with gold-bordered trim, adorned with a layered rudraksha mala and a dark bead necklace with a small gold ornament. It sits on a silver base atop a blue cloth-covered pedestal, with carved stone and a gilded ornamental pillar in the background. No people are visible.2013-01-12Close-up photograph of a ritual object draped in a pink cloth with gold zari borders, wrapped with rudraksha beads and a green bead mala with a small metal pendant. Behind it are brass bowls, a silver vessel in the foreground, white flower garlands on the left, and a copper-toned ornate stand carved with a lion figure. The background shows a richly embroidered blue, purple and black garment set with green, red and white stones. No people are visible; the scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting with ceremonial vessels.2013-08-15Photo 11727640 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a ceremonial garment draped over a silver-toned object. The deep maroon-red fabric has gold-and-cream embroidered borders and a cross-shaped gold trim pattern at its centre. Several strands of rudraksha beads alternate with gold-tone and white pearl beads, arranged across the garment. In the foreground, blurred white and magenta flowers suggest a garland arrangement. A carved bronze or brass figure of an animal appears at the upper right, and the blurred stone background suggests a temple setting. No people are visible.2013-02-27A photograph of a deity murti dressed in an orange and green silk cloth with gold zari border and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder. A large gilded hooded serpent canopy with green gem drops rises behind the figure, which sits in a gold-banded base with diamond-studded bangles at the neck. In the foreground a brass oil lamp is blurred. The figure is a statue, not a person, and no a person candidate is visible, so no one is present. Ornate temple decor and a white cloth beneath complete the scene.2013-05-31 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a ceremonial object draped in white satin with pale green border trim, topped by a gold-coloured finial. A long brown rudraksha mala with golden bead spacers lies across the fabric. Behind it stand a brass vessel with yellow flowers, red roses and a gold lion-headed carved stand. No people are visible.2013-09-28October 03 20132013-10-03November 18 20142014-11-18September 15 20132013-09-15Close-up of a copper-coloured Shiva linga draped in a pink satin cloth with gold-edged border strips and a sheer gold ribbon. Strands of green and maroon beaded necklaces hang over it, with a cluster of small beaded ornaments near the top. Behind it are fresh red and orange marigold garlands, a brass vessel and a copper ritual lamp with a bird-shaped handle. This is a deity murti being adorned for worship; no people are visible.2013-09-13