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A close-up photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A gold hooded cobra-shaped canopy rises behind the lingam, and a tall brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands to the left. A gold-clad figure in red and gold silk appears at the upper right edge. The lingam sits on an ornate gold tray, and the scene is lit warmly at night.

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Close-up photograph of a gilded linga-shaped sacred object (lingam) on a golden base, dressed with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and surrounded by green leaves. Above it stands a gold cobra-hood canopy with a row of gold hanging ornaments, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at the left against a red drape. Behind it, a figure in a gold-and-white silk garment with a jewelled necklace is partly visible at the right edge. No people are clearly shown in the foreground; the sacred object is the main subject.2010-07-13A 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.2010-07-13Close photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial shrine vessel decorated for worship, wrapped in red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A gold-and-jewelled crown with hanging green gem pendants sits above the vessel, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. Beside it at left, a figure in a white and gold sari with an orange-gold cloth below shows a gold necklace. The black background suggests a night setting inside a temple.2010-07-13July 08 20102010-07-08Close photo of a gilded Shiva lingam-style sacred form dressed in heavy garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a golden hooded serpent canopy overhead set with green gemstone drops. Beside it stands a tall brass lamp (oil lamp) and at left the edge of a white and gold robed deity figure, indicating a decorated alankar for worship.2010-07-13Photograph of a gilded shivalinga-style deity form draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with a golden cobra hood and five golden snake heads above it. Green leaves, a diamond-studded band and emerald-coloured pendants decorate the upper section, and a golden plate with floral repoussé work sits beneath. A yellow and orange silk cloth hangs at the right beside a golden staff, and a brass oil lamp is visible at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-07-08Close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A gilded naga-hood canopy with five serpent heads and green jewel drops arches over the lingam, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. A partially visible deity murti in white and silver embellishment with an orange cloth sits at left, and a gold ritual plate lies beneath the lingam.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA golden cobra-hooded Shiva linga on a gold-embossed base is adorned with red rose and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A gilded hood of seven cobra heads rises behind the linga. At the right edge a partial figure in a yellow and red garment is visible, and a red railing and greenery appear in the background. No person is clearly presented as a person.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08A gilded deity murti with a tall golden shivalinga-style form at centre, draped in red and yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Behind it stands an ornate gold-covered figure with jewelled crown-like headdress and gold armour, and a red cloth backdrop. In the lower right, a white statue with an orange-and-yellow headwrap and orange robe appears, which is a statue rather than a living person. Gold repoussé pedestal with floral engraving.2010-10-06