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March 16 20202020-03-16Photo 11728711A deity murti of Shiva, shown as a silver-and-gold ornamented form with a brown turban bearing a crescent moon, a silver trident-marked brow piece with a red stone, and layered gold and pearl necklaces with jewelled pendants. The figure is almost completely covered in garlands of red, orange and yellow roses and green leaves, set beneath a golden cobra-hooded arch with ornate carved gold surrounds. No people are visible in the scene.2020-11-24A large deity murti or ceremonial figure is seated on a gold throne with a gold hood-shaped canopy above, decorated with red and white flower garlands draped down both sides. Its head is covered with an orange and gold cloth and a silver-toned crown-like ornament. Behind it stand a gold and orange draped backdrop, ornate gold carved pillars with lion motifs, and teal fabric hangings. No physical people are visible.2011-03-16July 20 20102010-07-20Close 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.2010-12-04October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesClose view of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin cloth, its face covered by a folded red, orange and green silk cloth with a jewelled white-and-gold band and a diamond-like pendant. Garlands of yellow and red roses and dark rudraksha malas drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves between the flowers. Golden hands and ornate golden throne or seat details fill the background, with green gemstone crown ornaments above.2013-10-22September 19 20112011-09-19September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesClose view of a deity murti decorated for worship, with its face covered by a folded orange and maroon cloth and a head covering of green leaves. Thick red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands hang down from the shoulders. Gold ornaments include a large gold arch-shaped headdress with five pointed finials, green stone drop earrings, and a broad gold waist band. The figure wears a green silk garment with gold brocade and a white cloth at the waist. Jeweled bangles and a gold-framed backdrop stand behind. A purple velvet cushion with silver-jeweled trim lies in the foreground. This is a photograph of a decorated murti, with no physical people visible.2010-09-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a large deity murti in a temple setting, dressed in an orange and red silk garment and a red-orange turban-like headpiece with a gold tiara set with a central gemstone. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers drape the figure, and gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace are visible. The figure is a statue rather than a living person, so no physical person is present.2008-10-02