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Close-up photograph of a golden ceremonial canopy with a hooded serpent-form (naga) top, its hood crafted in textured gold with five raised cobra heads and dangling green stone pendants. Beneath it, the lower part of a figure wrapped in orange and maroon cloth is visible, possibly a ceremonial deity or idol being carried under the canopy. Blurred golden lamps and red drapery fill the background.

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A close-up photograph of an ornate golden throne or palanquin backrest carved with a hooded serpent motif. The gilded hood has five raised cobra heads with dangling green glass gem pendants, and the back is textured with fine scale-like patterns. A bouquet of red roses and green leaves lies against the base, beside a folded orange and gold-bordered silk cloth. The background is softly blurred pale grey. No people are visible.2013-09-21Photo from behind of a figure seated on a golden throne shaped like a large hooded cobra with green gemstones along its hood. The figure wears an orange and maroon-bordered headwrap and white ritual cloth, with a jewelled silver band across the head and a gold ornament at the back. Golden lamps stand at the left and a red and gold embroidered garment with jewelled ornaments appears at the right. The throne and lamps are ornately gilded.2010-08-06A close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. A golden hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads, set with green gemstone pendants, arches over an orange cloth draped on the head. Garlands of red flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves frame the figure, with a jewelled diadem band at the base. Golden ornamental metalwork and bangles appear at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-19Close-up photograph of an ornate gold throne or palanquin fitting with a row of carved golden peacock or bird heads along its top edge, each hanging a pendant of green glass or stone set in gold filigree. Behind it is a deep red curtain and a glimpse of orange cloth with a thin gold chain. No people are visible; the setting suggests a decorated seat or ceremonial object.2011-10-01Close-up photograph of gold ornamental finials with green gemstone drops, arranged in a row across the top of a decorated structure. Each finial has a sculpted gold peacock-like or floral top above a faceted green stone set in gold, with the drops hanging down. Behind them are red and yellow flower garlands and a glimpse of an orange cloth, and the background is blurred stone. No people are visible.2009-06-29Close-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.2013-09-10Close view of a gold temple ritual setup. A gilded cobra-hood canopy with five hooded heads and green glass drops hangs over a golden kalasha-shaped pot draped in dark green leaf garlands and red roses, with yellow marigold garlands at the top and bottom. At left, the edge of a figure in white silk with gold border and a layered silver necklace is visible. At right, a tall gold oil lamp with a wide dish stands against a dark background. No people are fully visible.2010-07-13September 30 20082008-09-30Close-up photograph of a richly decorated golden ceremonial object. Green velvet-like leaves and red and yellow flowers and garlands surround the base. Hanging from the top are green jewel-like pendants. A gold oil lamp with a tall ornate stem stands at right, and a white-clad figure wearing a pearl-strand necklace is partly visible at the left edge. Dark background with a black metal grille.2010-07-13A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a five-headed golden cobra hood above its head, each hood set with green stone panels. The murti wears a brown-red cloth, a green leaf garland, a jewelled chain and marigold and red rose garlands. Gold ornaments and silver-toned beaded necklaces decorate its chest and body. Behind it hang orange and gold silk cloths and a decorated golden backdrop.2017-08-02July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a figure seated on a golden throne shaped like a coiled cobra, its hood raised high behind it with green-tipped gold fangs at the top. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, rudraksha beads, and is draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds interspersed with magenta and purple flowers. Green leaves are tucked at the head, and a gold-and-stone ornament sits near the shoulder. Red fabric is spread across the foreground. The figure appears to be a sculpted or adorned murti rather than a living person, so no physical person is counted.2011-12-28