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November 16 2011

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A deity murti, a dark stone or metal form of a Shiva lingam-like figure draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban-style covering. The murti wears layered gold bangles studded with white stones, a jewelled necklace with green and red gems, and a long rudraksha mala. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang down both sides, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads and green gem drops arches overhead with green leaves tucked beneath. A pink and magenta cloth and teal fabric appear at the edges. No people are visible.2011-10-11A close photograph of a deity murti. Five golden cobra hoods with green gemstone pendants arch above, with a sprig of green leaves at the top. A layered garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs over both shoulders, and a strand of rudraksha beads drapes down the front. A silver jeweled band and a silver-threaded necklace complete the adornment. No physical people are visible, only the decorated murti and a gold and red background.2011-09-13Close photograph of a deity murti of Shiva's form dressed for worship, covered with red roses and magenta chrysanthemum garlands and rudraksha malas. It wears an orange turban, a gold and diamond-studded band across the forehead area, and a gold head ornament with green stone pendants. A gold and red fan-shaped backdrop stands behind the murti, and a gold-embossed silver sword-like ornament hangs at its side, with gold ritual vessels in the lower foreground.2011-11-21Close photograph of a Shiva lingam-style murti dressed as a deity, wearing an orange turban and orange draped cloth, with a diamond-studded gold band, a multi-stone necklace, and layers of rudraksha malas. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang on both sides, and an ornate gold-toned backdrop with five golden makara-like heads and green gemstone drops sits behind it. Greenery is tucked around the top. A yellow and red sari edge is visible at left. No physical person is clearly visible in the frame.2011-10-21A dark stone Shiva lingam is dressed for worship. A gilded five-headed cobra hood with green and dark jewelled pendants rises behind it. An orange cloth wraps the top, with a crystal ornament and white pearl strands at the front. The lingam is draped with pearl necklaces, rudraksha malas, and a jewelled gold band with a red stone. Garlands of red and yellow roses frame the sides, and green leaves sit at the top. The base is a broad gold yoni-pitha, with orange cloth and gold trim. Behind, blurred orange and red garlands and fabrics fill the background. No people are visible.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19Close-up photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone or metal figure with a face and head covered by an orange and maroon silk cloth, wrapped in a gold and maroon brocade garment. A golden five-hooded serpent hood with green stone inlays rises above it. Thick garlands of red roses and green leaves drape the figure, with rudraksha beads, a silver chain, and a crown-like band of diamond-studded ornaments across the forehead. Gold ornamental armour sits at the base, with a yellow flower garland below. Part of a green and gold sari-like cloth appears at the upper left, and a blue cloth at the right. No people are visible.2011-08-10September 19 20112011-09-19November 21 20112011-11-21A deity murti, a dark stone form wrapped in an orange turban and draped in a teal brocade cloth, is decorated for worship. Five golden hooded cobra heads with green stone pendants rise above it, and a gold cobra hood stands behind. Red rose garlands and green leaf garlands encircle the figure, with multiple strands of white pearl necklaces and rudraksha malas hanging down. Gold bands set with stones wrap the midsection, and gold vessels rest at the base with flowers and a small gold object in front.2011-09-18A dark stone deity murti is dressed for worship, wearing an orange turban, a yellow cloth wrap and a broad gold belt, with a gold-and-stone band across the forehead. Rudraksha mala garlands hang across it, along with red rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flowers. Five gold cobra-headed ornaments with green drop earrings or pendants crown the figure against a gold-embossed backdrop. No human figure is visible; the scene is a close view of the decorated murti.2011-11-17A dark stone murti of a Shiva lingam is richly adorned for worship. It wears an orange cloth wrap, a golden band studded with white stones, and a gold-and-gem ornament on its front. Thick rudraksha malas hang over the figure and fresh white jasmine and red rose garlands surround it. Behind it rises a gold cobra hood with five green-jeweled hanging pendants, and a gold arm with pearl bangles appears at right. A glittering silver embellished cloth sits in the foreground. No people are visible; the image is a close view of the decorated deity murti during puja.2011-11-28