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Close photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a crimson satin cloth, showing a gilded leg with ornate armour-like patterned covering, a small bell hanging from the ankle area, and silver bangles. Beside it stands a large polished golden shivalinga-shaped form with horizontal bands and a central gem, draped with garlands of white flowers studded with blue beads, yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Above, a gilded crown-like ornament with green gem drops and a golden mace-like staff are visible. No people are visible.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. A large golden arm with ornate engraved bangles and jewelled armlet rests on a deep red silk cloth. In the foreground stands a gold-plated cylindrical vessel or pillar topped with a golden dome, adorned with a diamond-studded band and a green gem, encircled by garlands of white flowers with blue dots, red roses and yellow marigolds. Mustard-yellow and red flower garlands hang on the left side. Gold and jewelled ornaments glitter throughout the frame.2010-01-02 +1 copiesClose photograph of a gold-plated lingam at the centre of the frame, wrapped with garlands of white jasmine strung with dark blue flowers and red rose garlands at its base and sides. Above it, gold ornaments and green jewelled tips hang from a golden structure, with a gold armoured arm and gilded ornamentation visible at the left edge and a deep maroon cloth draped behind. Three horizontal bands of jewelled ornament mark the front of the lingam, and a white cloth covers the base. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05Close view of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears a red satin skirt, a jewelled gold necklace and gold armlets. Flower garlands of white jasmine, yellow and purple blossoms hang from its arms and body. At the centre a large gold yoni-shaped or pot-like vessel with a gold lingam-style shrine is decorated with white flower garlands and a silver-toned Shiva-linga-like fixture. Green-and-red gem elements appear at the top. No people are visible.2010-11-05Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial ratha or chariot fitting or processional wheel-hub decoration, with ornate engraved golden bands, floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses draped across it, and a gilded deity-like figure with a jewelled crown at right. A green draped cloth forms the backdrop and a golden staff is visible at top. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, with a gilded golden face and hand, and a black stone form with a white-painted face at right. The figures are draped in red and gold silk and garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds, and green leaf garlands. Ornate golden crowns and jeweled necklaces with green and blue stones adorn the murtis. No people are visible.2017-01-08Close-up photo of a deity murti decorated for worship, seen from above. The figure wears gold armlets and a gold hand ornament, a white and red garment, and a jewelled white-and-gold breastplate with gold coin-like pendants. Red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves form garlands around the image, and a gold face or head with black hair is partly visible at right. The background is a gold ornamented surface. No physical people are visible, so this is a deity image rather than a person.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial pillar or staff wrapped in red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base. Gold bead strands and bands set with white stones decorate the metal, with an ornate gold base at the bottom. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a temple or hall setting.2010-09-22Close-up of a gilded deity murti's upper arm and a tall golden staff or mace-like ritual object, decorated with a band of diamond-like studs and a small red gem. Red rose garlands and yellow and purple marigold garlands hang down the staff, with green leaves tucked behind it. Above, a gold headdress with tiered finials and five hanging green stones. Behind, a crimson and gold textile and an orange cloth edge are visible. No people are visible.2010-08-15