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Close 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.

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Close-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 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.2013-09-21December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA 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 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial object. The base is framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers, with green leaves beneath. Behind it, blurred ornate gold and jewelled fabrics and a blue cloth suggest a temple or festival setting. No people are visible.2010-10-09Close-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.2009-06-29A 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.2008-10-19July 20 20102010-07-20Close-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.2010-07-25Close photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship. The black stone lingam is fitted with a gold-coloured metal cover carved with curling patterns and studded with rhinestone bands, and it is wrapped in bands of garlands in yellow, red, dark green, white and purple flowers. Behind it stands a large gold-toned metal serpent hood with scale patterns and a snake head, and gold hanging ornaments with bells hang at the top left. Small orange and red flowers rest at the base on a metal tray. No people are visible.A close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A golden hooded cobra canopy with green jewelled accents arches over the lingam. Beside it stands a tall brass oil lamp with a flared dish, and at the left edge a figure dressed in a cream and gold silk garment with jewelled necklaces is partially visible. The arrangement sits on an ornate golden tray in a temple setting.2010-07-13