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June 18 2010

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June 25 20092009-06-25 +1 copiesNovember 18 20122012-11-18January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesA gilded Shiva lingam adorned for worship, shown close-up at the centre of the frame. Its golden body has embossed decorative bands and a horizontal row of diamond-like studs, a tripundra-style marking. Above it rises a golden naga hood with five serpent heads set with green stones, and a dome of green leaves surrounds the top. Yellow marigold garlands and deep red rose garlands drape down its sides and base, and a green leaf rests at the bottom. Behind it, a red cloth and jewelled, embroidered fabric of white and gold appear, with a golden pedestal beneath. No people are visible.2010-07-13A golden cobra-hooded Shiva linga on a gold-embossed base is adorned with red rose and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A gilded hood of seven cobra heads rises behind the linga. At the right edge a partial figure in a yellow and red garment is visible, and a red railing and greenery appear in the background. No person is clearly presented as a person.2010-07-08July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial shivalinga or temple sacred object decorated for worship. The gold cylindrical form has a domed crown with carved motifs and is encircled by rows of white stones and a central orange stone set in a gold frame. It is garlanded with yellow flower strands and red roses, with green leaf garlands and five green-glass ornamental finials above, set against a hammered gold backdrop. No people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08A close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam on an ornately engraved gold peetha with a gold hooded cobra canopy above. The lingam is draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with green leaves at the top. A figure in an orange and yellow silk sari with red borders stands at the left edge, partly visible. A red railing and stone steps are in the background.2010-07-09Close-up photo of a gilded Shiva lingam decorated for an alankar. A five-hooded cobra canopy of gold with green gem drops hangs above the golden shaft. Garlands of yellow marigold and red roses wrap the lingam and fresh green leaves frame its top, with a diamond-studded band across the middle. Patterned golden fabric and an ornate red necklace with gems are visible at the top edge, with a silver-embroidered white garment at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-13October 15 20182018-10-15June 25 20092009-06-25 +1 copies