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A photograph of a decorated shrine centred on a gold-plated Shivalinga with a silver-toned horizontal band and red and yellow flower garlands. Above it, a gilded naga hood with five cobra heads with green gemstones, and gilded ornamental arms and a gold deity figure with jewelled crown behind. Below sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in white robes with a green and gold border, red rudraksha-like beads at the neck, a green and gold headpiece, and hands raised in greeting, placed on a gold ornate throne-like base over red satin drapery. The foreground is filled with fresh red, yellow, white and purple flowers. No living people are visible; the seated figure is a statue.

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A photograph of a gold-clad ceremonial shrine crowned by a golden cobra hood with five hooded heads set with green stones, draped in red satin and red flower garlands. At the centre stands a tall gold lingam-form object encircled by a red garland, with a diamond-studded band near its top. Below it, a white marble seated figure with a green-bordered white garment, red bead necklace, a green-and-gold head covering and a red tilak raises one hand in greeting. The figure sits within an ornate gold-leaf throne or palanquin base. Brass lamps and flower offerings lie at the bottom edge. No living people are visible. The white seated figure is a statue, not an in-person person.2010-10-16A white marble statue of a seated figure in white robes with a green-and-gold border and a rudraksha-style red necklace sits in front of a large golden cylindrical deity murti with a tripundra mark, wrapped in red and yellow flower garlands. Above it, a golden five-headed naga hood with green gem-set ornaments frames the shrine. Gold-embossed throne panels and red satin draping surround the arrangement, and the scene shows no living people.2010-10-16A richly decorated temple shrine dominated by a gold-plated Shiva lingam with three horizontal white stripes, set in a gilded bow-shaped frame and draped in red satin cloth. Garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers surround the lingam and the golden deity figures above. Below, a white marble statue of a seated figure, not a living person, sits with palms joined in namaste, wearing a white garment with a green-bordered shawl, a green headband and red beads. Brass bowls and oil lamps stand at the base, and a bed of mixed flowers lines the front. No people are physically visible.2010-10-16October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine dominated by two deity murtis seated on a gilded throne-like seat, decorated with multicolored garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The central figure wears a red and gold crown and holds objects including a trident-like staff; a silver-toned linga-like form sits centrally, draped in red garlands, with a small kalasha-style vessel beside it. In front of the throne, in the foreground, is a white statue of a seated figure with a green-bordered white cloth, folded hands and a rudraksha-style mala, a statue rather than a living person. Tall brass oil lamps flank the scene against red drapes and carved stone pillars.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine dominated by a tall gold-plated Shiva lingam with a gold yoni-pitha base and a gold cobra hood above. Red, white and yellow flower garlands drape the lingam and its base. Behind it are a deity murti with jewelled ornaments and blue draped cloth. In the foreground, a white marble sculpture of a seated figure in a light green robe and green turban with a red bindi, wearing a pearl necklace and rudraksha-style beads, raises one hand in blessing. Brass vessels, an oil lamp, a brass cup and a tray of lemons and flowers sit before the statue. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2010-06-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in a yellow and pink silk garment, its ornate gold and silver arms raised behind a tall, gold-framed alcove. In front stands a golden peetha with a cylindrical silver-and-gold kalasha-like object wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A white marble statue seated in lotus-like meditative posture is dressed in a green robe with a red-and-gold shawl and a green-and-orange headwrap, adorned with a garland of red and yellow flowers. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) with lit flames flank the scene, and smaller brass vessels and an offering plate sit on the floor. A small green-clad figure, possibly a deity statue, stands at the right edge. No living people are visible.2010-10-13October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesJune 30 20102010-06-30A large deity murti is decorated for a festival, its face and head covered by a red-and-gold cloth and a dense crown of green leaves edged with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold ornamented crown-like headpiece with jewelled bands sits above the head, and the figure wears a white garment with a gold-threaded red border and a heavy gold waist ornament. Behind it, a white-clad seated figure in a dark red garment with a gold necklace shows a raised hand. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the sides, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. A dark-haired person's head is visible at the lower right, and orange-red fabric drapes the upper right. The scene is a deity decoration with floral garlands and gold adornments.2008-10-03October 02 20082008-10-02