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October 18 2011

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September 19 20132013-09-19A close photograph of a ceremonial murti or statue seated within an ornate gilded cobra-hood canopy with five golden hood points set with green drop-shaped stones. The figure wears a bright orange turban, layered white pearl necklaces, a gold-and-diamond armlet with a red central stone, and a teal embroidered garment. Heavy garlands of red roses and green leaves drape across the chest and shoulders, with rudraksha beads strung through them. Clusters of white flowers rest at the base, and a red curtain forms the background.2011-09-18A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a hooded cobra-shaped backrest topped by gold serpent heads with green jewelled pendants. The figure wears an orange turban, a red garment, multiple strands of white pearls, rudraksha beads, a gold jewelled armband and a long garland of red and white roses reaching down the body. A red drape stands in the background. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone since the face is hidden by the turban and no portrait is visible, so the figure is described as a seated figure on a throne.2011-09-17A seated figure is decorated with a large gold hooded canopy shaped like a cobra with five hoods, and red roses alternating with yellow flowers in a long garland that drapes over the shoulders and down the front. The figure wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth wrapped around the head and body, a jewelled gold waist ornament, and a rudraksha mala with brown beads hanging to the lap. A small green leaf decoration sits at the top beneath the hood. The figure is shown from behind and the face is not visible. Behind is a red brick wall, a white-and-red striped fence and a railing.2011-09-13Close photo of a shivalinga-style deity murti dressed for worship, covered with long strands of red roses and a green leaf garland on top. An orange silk cloth wraps its upper part, with a gold cobra hood behind it and hanging gold-and-green drop ornaments above. A rudraksha mala hangs across the red silk, and a golden base encircles the lower section. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the lower right corner, and a blue-draped figure and a bronze foot appear at the right edge.2013-06-28A decorated murti of a deity dressed for worship, its face and head covered by an orange cloth wrapped in a turban-like fold. A gold five-hooded serpent canopy (naga kudai) with green stone drops arches over it. Garlands of yellow flowers and red blooms drape down both sides, and strands of rudraksha beads and a silver-thread sacred cord hang across the body. A pink and gold-bordered silk garment and silver bangles adorn the figure. The setting is a warm, red-toned temple interior with gold ornamentation behind. No people are visible.2011-11-01A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, a stone-like figure draped in an orange and red silk cloth with gold border, wearing a golden cobra-hood backdrop with green gemstone hanging ornaments, crowned with green leaves, and adorned with thick red rose garlands and a rudraksha mala. A gold-rimmed ritual vessel sits at its base on a red silk cloth, and a small oil lamp with a lit flame stands in the lower right corner. Behind the murti, a standing statue or figure wears orange robes and blue silk, with a bronze foot visible. Ritual puja setting.2013-06-28Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02June 28 20132013-06-28Close view of a decorated deity murti of Shiva with a cobra hood (naga) behind its head, adorned with a red-and-green garland, an orange turban-like headdress, a jewelled silver band across the forehead, rudraksha beads, and green and white stone pendant earrings. A red and gold silk cloth is wrapped around the lower figure, sitting on a silver-gold pedestal. Behind it stand other figures in maroon and purple garments with gold borders and yellow flower garlands.2013-04-24Close-up photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone or metal figure with a face and head covered by an orange and maroon silk cloth, wrapped in a gold and maroon brocade garment. A golden five-hooded serpent hood with green stone inlays rises above it. Thick garlands of red roses and green leaves drape the figure, with rudraksha beads, a silver chain, and a crown-like band of diamond-studded ornaments across the forehead. Gold ornamental armour sits at the base, with a yellow flower garland below. Part of a green and gold sari-like cloth appears at the upper left, and a blue cloth at the right. No people are visible.2011-08-10June 19 20132013-06-19 +1 copies