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June 27 2009

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a shiva-linga-style form dressed in an orange turban and orange-gold cloth, adorned with a large white jasmine garland, red flowers, rudraksha beads, and a silver-and-gold ornamental face piece. A golden five-hooded serpent canopy with green gem-set hoods rises behind the murti, set against a teal draped backdrop and surrounded by gold ritual objects.2012-04-28A photograph of a deity murti dressed in elaborate ceremonial finery, shown from the front. The face is covered by an orange and red turban and a garland of white jasmine flowers threaded with dark rudraksha beads and red blossoms. A large golden hooded cobra-shaped crown with green gemstone-like inserts rises behind the head. Gold ornaments, a jewelled band and a gold pendant decorate the figure, which sits on an ornate golden seat with flowers at its base. Flanking it are other figures in orange and saffron garments with teal and gold trim, and a golden mace or staff is visible at the right. The background is green draped fabric and gilded decoration.2012-04-28December 07 20132013-12-07A close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. A golden hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads, set with green gemstone pendants, arches over an orange cloth draped on the head. Garlands of red flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves frame the figure, with a jewelled diadem band at the base. Golden ornamental metalwork and bangles appear at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-19June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23Photo from behind of a figure seated on a golden throne shaped like a large hooded cobra with green gemstones along its hood. The figure wears an orange and maroon-bordered headwrap and white ritual cloth, with a jewelled silver band across the head and a gold ornament at the back. Golden lamps stand at the left and a red and gold embroidered garment with jewelled ornaments appears at the right. The throne and lamps are ornately gilded.2010-08-06Close-up photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, its head crowned with a multi-headed serpent hood of gold-toned rays and hanging green and teal gemstone pendant ornaments. The figure wears a maroon and gold patterned cloth wrapped around the head, a jewelled gold belt-like band across the forehead, and a red stone set in the centre. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape over both shoulders, with green leaves atop the head. Behind it, a gold-and-red backdrop, a gilded golden hand raised in blessing, and a blue draped garment with a jewelled necklace are visible. No people are visible in the frame.2013-12-06A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti seen from behind, shown as a dark stone form wrapped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth turban. The murti wears a silver-toned bejewelled waist band, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a silver sacred thread, and wreaths of red roses and green leaves with yellow marigolds. Behind it rises a gilded cobra hood with five green gemstone-like pendants hanging from its crest. Gold ornamentation and a glittering backdrop surround the figure.2013-04-21July 20 20102010-07-20December 12 20182018-12-12Close view of a shivalinga-style stone deity murti adorned for worship. A gold cobra hood with five green-jeweled hanging ornaments arches over it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape the sides, a saffron-orange cloth is wrapped over the top and falls down the front, a jewelled gold band encircles the middle, and white cloth with a gold border is draped beneath. Gold-patterned decorations and red fabric fill the background. No people are visible.2011-12-27