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A photograph of a golden Shiva lingam set on a gold-carved peetha base and wrapped in a golden cobra hood, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. Behind it, a figure in an orange and gold-trimmed garment with a green lower cloth and a gold necklace stands with a staff, and two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. The setting suggests a temple-style abhishekam or puja arrangement. No people are clearly visible in the scene apart from the figure, who is partly cropped and represented as a statue or deity murti.

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A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine at night, decorated with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. The seated figure wears an orange and green silk garment with a red skirt, and holds a long staff. In front stands a golden lingam-shaped form with a hooded cobra canopy and a golden peetha base, also garlanded. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white statue of a figure in orange robes and orange head wrap sits in the lower right, with hands folded. Red and white striped walls form the background.2010-10-12November 21 20152015-11-21A decorated shiva lingam in a temple sanctum, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands draped over the golden lingam and its golden base. Behind it stands a large deity murti in gold and white silk garments, with a golden naga hood above the lingam and jeweled ornaments. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small garlanded deity image appears at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-07-13A photograph of a gold-plated Shiva lingam set on a golden yoni pedestal, with a gold cobra hood raised above it. The lingam is draped with white and yellow flower garlands with purple and magenta accents. Behind it stands a gold-clad sculpted figure with a red cloth backdrop, and to the right are tall brass oil lamps (deepam) lit in the night setting. In the lower right corner an orange-clad figure with white garments and a rudraksha mala is partly visible at the edge of the frame, with a small brass vessel nearby. A white cloth covers a table on the left, scattered with petals. No readable event title appears within the image itself.2010-11-21Close view of a deity murti dressed for worship, decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers draped down both sides. The murti wears a folded maroon and gold cloth with a gold-bordered band, a silver crown-like frame with green stones, and pink hibiscus flowers set at its base and crown. A silver ceremonial piece and rudraksha beads hang across the front. Behind it, an ornate gold seat with a hooded cobra backrest rises against a blue draped backdrop, with an orange-and-gold garment and part of a bronze foot visible at the sides. A palm leaf sits at left. A watermarked copyright caption appears at lower right.2011-08-11 +1 copiesClose 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.2010-07-13A temple ritual photograph in which a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland leans forward to touch a tall golden shivalingam decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Beside him, a bald attendant in orange robes and glasses holds a tray of small brass vessels. Behind the lingam stand large gilded deity statues of a goddess and a male figure in ornate jewellery, a red-and-gold dress and a trident. A rear onlooker is partly visible at the lower right.2009-12-26Close 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.2010-07-13A gilded Shiva lingam stands on a gold-embossed round peetha base, adorned with white and purple flower garlands and a golden cobra hood with five hooded heads and green gem drops. Behind it, a golden deity murti wears a jewelled necklace and a red satin cloth. A brass standing lamp stands on the right beside red curtains. No people are visible.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, set before a golden five-headed cobra hood. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape down the sides, with green leaf accents and white-and-blue flower bands. A dark rudraksha-style cord wraps the lingam, and a golden band with a red stone rests at its base on a golden peetha. Behind it hang sequined red and gold fabrics and decorative chariot-style panels. No people are visible.2018-12-31 +1 copiesClose 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.2010-07-13