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October 02 2013

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A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti or sacred stone form seated on a golden throne shaped like a cobra hood. The figure wears an orange and gold turban and a red-and-gold cloth draped down the front. Long rudraksha mala garlands with gold beads hang on both sides, and the figure is adorned with red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands. A small yellow flower rests near the base, and orange and maroon fabrics lie across the golden seat. No people are visible in the scene.2013-10-02July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesNovember 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesA dark stone Shivalingam is adorned for worship, wrapped in an orange silk cloth with gold border and a maroon-and-gold sash. Long garlands of rudraksha beads alternating with gold spacers hang down both sides, along with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. A gold five-hooded serpent hood with green stone pendants crowns the lingam, and a gold-embossed arch stands behind. A yellow flower rests at its base and a brown rudraksha mala drapes across it. No people are visible.2013-10-02September 19 20132013-09-19Close-up of a decorated deity murti or sacred stone form seated within a large ornate golden hooded canopy resembling a cobra's hood, set against a red draped backdrop. The form wears an orange turban-style cloth with a gold-bordered maroon-and-green sash, and a rudraksha mala with gold beads hangs across it. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape the canopy and the figure, with fresh green leaves tucked at the top and a yellow flower at the base. Gold-tipped ornaments and a golden kalasha-like base complete the arrangement. No people are visible.2013-10-02A dark stone Shiva lingam is dressed for worship in front of an ornate gold canopy with a cobra-hood style arch topped by five gold snake heads with green gemstone pendants. The lingam wears an orange and gold striped cloth, a green leafy garland, red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and purple flowers, a gold and diamond band, and a gold necklace. Gold repoussé panels frame the scene and a blue and gold embroidered cloth hangs at right. This is a deity murti, not a person, so no physical people are present.2010-08-28September 07 20112011-09-07October 26 20162016-10-26Close-up photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship. A five-headed golden serpent hood, with green and blue gem drops, arches above it, and the stone is wrapped in red and gold brocade cloth. Fresh green leaves and pink roses are draped around it, with long garlands of rudraksha beads alternating with gold beads hanging on either side. A jeweled band with a red gem sits across the lingam, and a brown rudraksha mala hangs at the front. A gold base and gold-embroidered background frame the deity murti. No people are visible.2013-09-20A dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, wrapped in a green-and-mint silk cloth with a pale green band. A gold hooded cobra canopy with five green-stone pendants rises behind the head. Long garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape the figure, with strands of brown rudraksha beads. A jewelled gold band with a red-centred medallion sits across the forehead, and a gold belt of rounded ornaments wraps the base. Rudraksha beads and flowers lie across the green cloth in the foreground. Pink fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible.2011-06-24