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September 16 2015

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A close view of a gilded metal deity murti of a Shiva head with matted, textured hair, a crescent ornament and a small ornament at the forehead, partly submerged in dark water on a black stone surface. A yellow marigold flower floats beside it, a rope runs along the top edge, and small petals and droplets are scattered across the water. No people are visible.2015-09-16October 01 20172017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01A close view of a small metal murti of a deity face with a matted jata-style headdress, a cobra raised above the crown, and a dark bindi-like mark on the forehead, placed on a gold-and-cream silk cloth. Behind it a maroon draped table holds a row of small figurines lit by purple and green lights. A brass lamp stand stands at the left edge. No people are visible.2017-10-01December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesClose photo of a gilded copper deity murti being ritually bathed. A hand, wearing a red thread and gold and metal bangles, pours liquid from a white conch shell over the murti's head. The murti has a tall ornate crown with intricate repousse patterns, large black-outlined eyes and a golden face. In the blurred right foreground, another gilded metallic figure with a crown catches warm light. Stone surfaces form the dim background. No people's faces are visible.2011-09-19December 19 20102010-12-19A gilded bronze deity murti seated in a meditative pose with a tall conical crown, being bathed by a stream of water poured from above during abhishekam. The murti holds a raised ritual object in one hand and rests on a coiled serpent base. Behind it a saffron-orange cloth backdrop and a wire mesh are visible. Water splashes off the metal surface in bright droplets. +1 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19December 19 20162016-12-19A large bronze-coloured Shiva lingam stands on a broad yoni pedestal at night, lit from below by warm light, with a spout of the yoni projecting to the right. Rain falls in streaks against the dark sky. A band of bright ornamental decoration wraps the lingam's upper section. Behind the base, red-and-white striped steps and dark foliage are visible. No people are present.2009-08-24September 23 20062006-09-23