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February 18 20042004-02-18September 25 20132013-09-252004 - sacred collections uncategorisedA dark stone lingam of Shiva is decorated for worship, draped in a red silk cloth and wrapped in garlands of white jasmine and orange-red marigolds. Pink lotus flowers sit on and around the base, and a silver ornament hangs on the front of the stone. A gold-coloured metal yoni-pitha base and a gold-framed hooded serpent canopy stand behind it, with green foliage around. Scattered petals lie on the stone ledge in front. No people are visible.2004-06-12June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark stone lingam set on a rocky outcrop, dressed for worship. A red silk cloth wraps the lingam and drapes over the stone base, and a red-and-gold silk covering spreads across the foreground. Garlands of white jasmine and green leaves with orange and red flowers frame the shrine, and pink roses rest at its base. A silver and gold necklace with a pendant lies on the red cloth. Gold ornate frames and a brass hood stand behind, with green trees beyond. No people are visible.2004-06-12July 15 20112011-07-15A black stone deity murti under a red ceremonial umbrella with tassels, seated within an ornate gold arch decorated with a crowned top and gold filigree. The murti wears an orange silk cloth draped over its head and body, a white flower garland, pink roses, and a large white ornamental pendant on a gold chain. Its face is painted white with a small red tilak mark on the forehead. Dark foliage surrounds the shrine at night, and a lamp glows at the lower right edge. No living people are visible.2004-02-18February 18 20042004-02-18A photograph of a dark stone deity murti set among rough rock outcrops at an outdoor shrine. The black stone is draped in a red cloth and wrapped with a red sash, with a red tilak mark on its forehead. White jasmine garlands and red flower garlands encircle it, pink lotus-like blossoms rest on the cloth, and a gold-and-white ornamental necklace hangs at its base. Stacked gold bangles sit in front, and gold-coloured arches frame the shrine with green foliage behind. Scattered petals lie on the rock in the foreground. No people are visible.November 05 20102010-11-05A night photograph of an outdoor shrine set on a mound of rounded reddish-brown stones beneath dark foliage. A large red umbrella with multicoloured fringe and embroidered panels shades a black stone murti seated in an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a white and pink flower garland, and a gold necklace. In the foreground a pink-draped lingam with three horizontal white stripes and a red dot, garlanded with white and pink flowers, sits on a small pedestal. No people are visible.2004-02-18