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Close-up photograph of a gold-plated Shiva lingam (linga) decorated for an alankar. The polished gold column is wrapped in bands of white rhinestones and gold filigree, with a single orange-centred jewelled ornament at the middle. Yellow marigold garlands frame both sides, and red flowers appear at the top corners. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical deity murti or shivalinga-form embellishment, decorated with bands of sparkling diamond-like stones and ornate engraved gold bands at top and base. Garlands of yellow marigold-type flowers and deep red roses drape around it. A tall gold lamp stand or candle holder stands at the right edge against a dark background. No people are visible.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial pillar or staff wrapped in red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base. Gold bead strands and bands set with white stones decorate the metal, with an ornate gold base at the bottom. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a temple or hall setting.2010-09-22July 22 20132013-07-22Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical object. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands drape over the frame on both sides, with a purple flower at lower left. A gold ornate base is visible at the bottom. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-22Close photograph of a gold-plated lingam at the centre of the frame, wrapped with garlands of white jasmine strung with dark blue flowers and red rose garlands at its base and sides. Above it, gold ornaments and green jewelled tips hang from a golden structure, with a gold armoured arm and gilded ornamentation visible at the left edge and a deep maroon cloth draped behind. Three horizontal bands of jewelled ornament mark the front of the lingam, and a white cloth covers the base. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-02 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial object. A band of jewelled stones with a central blue-and-orange stone decorates its midsection, and an ornate chased gold base and collar frame it. Blurred gold and blue fabric fills the background. No people are visible and no person can be identified.2010-10-09 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gold-coloured ceremonial staff or pillar wrapped with white jasmine garlands alternating with red and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. Several bands of gold ornament set with small clear stones encircle the shaft, with a dangling gold-chain ornament hanging from one band. The background is blurred warm tones. No people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate deity murti adorned with gold jewelled crown or headdress set with rows of white diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large dark red central stone, framed by yellow marigold garlands. Gold metallic arches and a pearl-string edge are visible. No people are visible in the frame.2009-11-16Close-up photo of a dark stone Shivalingam draped in an orange-red silk cloth and dressed with an ornate gold necklace set with rows of white stones and a central red-and-white gemmed pendant. Gold beaded chains hang down the sides. Marigold-yellow, purple and white flower garlands frame the right and left edges. A red tilak mark sits on the lingam's base and a yellow cloth forms the background. No people are visible.2010-12-28Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden cylindrical form decorated with incised ornamental bands and a diamond-studded band with a central jewel. Yellow marigold garlands and magenta and purple flower garlands are draped across it. Behind the murti, the figure's red and gold embroidered garment and ornamental hand are partly visible, with a pillar of carved stone at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-02July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a ceremonial figure draped in orange and maroon cloth with a gold-and-maroon patterned border, wearing a tall crown-like headdress set with rows of white stones and a central round red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a polished silver-toned base appears at the bottom. The face is not visible, so no identity cue is evident. The setting is a temple-like space with red drapery behind.2011-02-02