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Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial object, a golden cylindrical form with banded ornamentation and jewelled rings, draped with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and green leaves. Behind it sits a larger gilded figure with a crown-like headdress set with green stones and a golden hood-like backdrop, against red fabric. A gilded railing with embossed floral patterns runs along the bottom. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial object, apparently a deity's ornamented gold staff or murti component, adorned with multicolored flower garlands: red roses, yellow marigolds, purple and white blossoms, with green leaves. Above it sit five gold cobra-hooded finials set with green stones, with a gold-embossed shield-like backdrop behind. Red fabric drapes in the background. Diamond-studded bands encircle the gold column.2010-09-14September 14 20102010-09-14Close 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.2010-08-30A photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam with a gold naga (serpent) hood canopy, decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple flower garlands, green leaf festoons and white jasmine strands. The lingam rests on a large ornate gold peetha base with floral relief carving. Behind it stand a gold deity murti adorned with jewelled necklaces and a brass oil lamp on a stand. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-11January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03A gilded ceremonial murti of a Shiva lingam stands on a golden peetha with a large golden naga hood with a cobra head canopy behind it. Yellow marigold garlands with purple flower accents are draped around the lingam and hood, and green leaves are tucked above. Beside it are a red satin cloth, golden deity figures with jewelled ornaments, a tall brass oil lamp, and a red and white stepped structure with a metal railing. Palm trees and greenery fill the background. No people are visible.2010-09-11Close view of a deity murti heavily adorned with yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands and purple flower strands, with a golden hooded shield-like backdrop behind the head. The murti wears a dark green and gold striped cloth and a white and gold waist garment, and a golden cylindrical base sits below it. Golden jewelled ornaments with gemstones hang at the top of the head. Foreground at lower left shows a jewelled necklace and a red and gold brocade cloth. Background includes a bright red silk fabric and a gilded staff.2010-08-01A gilded deity murti with a tall golden shivalinga-style form at centre, draped in red and yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Behind it stands an ornate gold-covered figure with jewelled crown-like headdress and gold armour, and a red cloth backdrop. In the lower right, a white statue with an orange-and-yellow headwrap and orange robe appears, which is a statue rather than a living person. Gold repoussé pedestal with floral engraving.2010-10-06Close 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-up of a gilded deity murti's upper arm and a tall golden staff or mace-like ritual object, decorated with a band of diamond-like studs and a small red gem. Red rose garlands and yellow and purple marigold garlands hang down the staff, with green leaves tucked behind it. Above, a gold headdress with tiered finials and five hanging green stones. Behind, a crimson and gold textile and an orange cloth edge are visible. No people are visible.2010-08-15November 05 20102010-11-05