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October 06 20132013-10-06October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 06 20132013-10-06A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing in front of a large golden hooded serpent canopy with ornate scalloped hood plates against a dark background. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a green silk garment, with a bright red and yellow flower garland draped around the body. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. No physical people are visible.2013-10-06A night photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva-linga style or a serpent-hooded form, with a large golden five-headed serpent hood (naga) rising behind it. The central figure is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, a silver face or crown ornament, and a pink cloth. Flanked by smaller garlanded offerings and pots draped in purple, maroon and green cloths on a blue-draped altar. Dark background with a warm lamp glow behind. No people visible.2013-10-06October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 06 20132013-10-06October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a lingam at night, wrapped in saffron-orange cloth with a red shawl draped over it and a gold necklace and gold bands around its base. Its face bears a silver tripundra marking and an orange head cloth with a small ornament. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a golden hooded canopy and a garland of yellow and pink flowers hanging from the left side. Two small offerings of pink flowers sit at the base along with a white shell, and the stone pillars of a temple frame the scene. No people are visible.2007-04-17Close-up photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam set within a golden cobra hood (naga) in a temple setting. The lingam is draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers and purple blooms, with green leaves placed atop it. Beside it stands a gold-plated deity figure adorned with a jewelled necklace, and tall brass oil lamps (deepam) stand in the background against a red cloth. Flower petals are scattered on the white cloth at lower left. No people are visible.2010-11-21October 07 20132013-10-07A 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