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June 25 2009

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June 21 20092009-06-21Close-up photograph of a large ornate gold deity murti or kalasha-shaped sacred object richly decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands wrapped around it. Gold hooded serpent-head ornaments with green gem pendants crown the top, and a bejewelled gold band with diamond-like stones encircles the middle. Behind it a gold-embossed panel and red and gold draped cloth are visible, and a gold filigree base sits at the bottom.2009-06-25 +1 copiesJune 18 20102010-06-18Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial shivalinga or temple sacred object decorated for worship. The gold cylindrical form has a domed crown with carved motifs and is encircled by rows of white stones and a central orange stone set in a gold frame. It is garlanded with yellow flower strands and red roses, with green leaf garlands and five green-glass ornamental finials above, set against a hammered gold backdrop. No people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded Shiva lingam adorned for worship, sheltered by a golden five-headed cobra hood with emerald-green pendant stones hanging from each serpent head. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands drape the lingam, with green leaf festoons behind it. Diamond-studded bands wrap the shaft, and a bronze deity relief is visible on the body. Behind it, figures in embellished red and cream silk garments and jewelled necklaces are partly visible at the edges.2010-07-13A gilded Shiva lingam adorned for worship, shown close-up at the centre of the frame. Its golden body has embossed decorative bands and a horizontal row of diamond-like studs, a tripundra-style marking. Above it rises a golden naga hood with five serpent heads set with green stones, and a dome of green leaves surrounds the top. Yellow marigold garlands and deep red rose garlands drape down its sides and base, and a green leaf rests at the bottom. Behind it, a red cloth and jewelled, embroidered fabric of white and gold appear, with a golden pedestal beneath. No people are visible.2010-07-13A gilded deity murti or ritual vessel is decorated for an alankar in a temple setting. A large golden cylindrical form with a domed top and bands of ornamentation is adorned with five golden peaked crowns with dark gem inlays at the top. Garlands of yellow marigold and red roses hang around its base and sides, with green leaves tucked near the crown. A golden hooded serpent canopy stands behind it, and the background shows jeweled golden fabric, red silk and cream embroidered cloth. No people are visible in the image.2010-07-13September 14 20102010-09-14July 07 20092009-07-07 +2 copiesClose view of a gold deity murti. The lingam-shaped form is wrapped in yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked around the top. Diamond-studded bands mark the central gold body, and the base sits on an ornate gold peetha. Behind it, a red and gold-embroidered garment and a patterned cloth frame the murti, with a gold-embroidered shoulder and hand visible at left.2010-07-13 +1 copiesClose photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship. The black stone lingam is fitted with a gold-coloured metal cover carved with curling patterns and studded with rhinestone bands, and it is wrapped in bands of garlands in yellow, red, dark green, white and purple flowers. Behind it stands a large gold-toned metal serpent hood with scale patterns and a snake head, and gold hanging ornaments with bells hang at the top left. Small orange and red flowers rest at the base on a metal tray. No people are visible.Close view of a gold-plated ceremonial object. Five gold tips with green stone pendants crown the top above green leaves. Behind it, a gold figure wears bangles and a blue-and-gold sari-like cloth, and an ornate gold backdrop is visible. No people are visible; the scene shows a decorated deity murti during festival adornment.2010-08-30