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A decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form, seen close up, with a crown-like golden headpiece set with green, blue and pink gemstone drops and a red turban-style covering. Long mala-like beads of rudraksha hang across the figure, with white and red flower garlands draped on the shoulders and arms. Orange and gold fabric is wrapped around the body, and a golden-bordered backdrop of purple and teal drapery frames the scene. The murti sits on an ornate metal peetha with a small offering or puja arrangement in front. No living people are visible.2013-12-07A photograph of a deity murti dressed in elaborate ceremonial finery, shown from the front. The face is covered by an orange and red turban and a garland of white jasmine flowers threaded with dark rudraksha beads and red blossoms. A large golden hooded cobra-shaped crown with green gemstone-like inserts rises behind the head. Gold ornaments, a jewelled band and a gold pendant decorate the figure, which sits on an ornate golden seat with flowers at its base. Flanking it are other figures in orange and saffron garments with teal and gold trim, and a golden mace or staff is visible at the right. The background is green draped fabric and gilded decoration.2012-04-28Close-up photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, its head crowned with a multi-headed serpent hood of gold-toned rays and hanging green and teal gemstone pendant ornaments. The figure wears a maroon and gold patterned cloth wrapped around the head, a jewelled gold belt-like band across the forehead, and a red stone set in the centre. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape over both shoulders, with green leaves atop the head. Behind it, a gold-and-red backdrop, a gilded golden hand raised in blessing, and a blue draped garment with a jewelled necklace are visible. No people are visible in the frame.2013-12-06October 29 20162016-10-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a shiva-linga-style form dressed in an orange turban and orange-gold cloth, adorned with a large white jasmine garland, red flowers, rudraksha beads, and a silver-and-gold ornamental face piece. A golden five-hooded serpent canopy with green gem-set hoods rises behind the murti, set against a teal draped backdrop and surrounded by gold ritual objects.2012-04-28July 20 20102010-07-20December 06 20182018-12-06A decorated deity murti seated on a gilded throne with a carved gold back topped by five makara-style heads with green gem pendants. The murti wears a maroon turban with gold border, a dark brown rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, a blue silk garment with gold brocade, a jewelled gold belt and a red stone pendant. Garlands of white and yellow flowers with red roses hang around it, with green leaves above.2014-02-02October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a seated figure is shown in close view, dressed in an orange turban and a flowing orange shawl draped over a dark garment. Layered strands of white pearls and a gold-and-stone necklace hang across the chest, with red and white flower garlands framing the figure. Behind the head rises a golden hooded cobra canopy with five serpent heads set with green gemstone pendants. A golden waist band with scale-like patterning sits below. Blue and pink fabric is visible at the left edge, and the figure has no visible human face.2011-10-01February 27 20132013-02-27 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20