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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.

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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.2010-09-14Close photograph of a gilded ceremonial object decorated with a five-hooded cobra canopy of gold with green stone drops, a richly ornamented golden cylindrical form with banded jewelled rings and a bead garland, draped with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers, set on an ornate gold base. A green cloth hangs behind. No people are visible.2010-09-22December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20102010-09-14A close photograph of a gilded deity murti. The murti sits within a golden ornamented vehicle or shrine with embossed metalwork, and a stone temple wall is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2009-11-16June 21 20092009-06-21 +1 copiesA 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.2010-11-21A 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.2010-09-11Close-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.2010-08-15July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA golden ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object, richly garlanded with bands of yellow, red, magenta and purple flowers and green leaves. Its gilded surface has embossed patterns, and a row of diamond-like studs runs down one side. A carved crown-like top with green stone pendants sits above, with a brass oil lamp and a copper-toned platter beside it. A teal and red silk cloth is visible at the upper left, and scattered loose petals lie on the tray.2009-12-29Close view of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears a red satin skirt, a jewelled gold necklace and gold armlets. Flower garlands of white jasmine, yellow and purple blossoms hang from its arms and body. At the centre a large gold yoni-shaped or pot-like vessel with a gold lingam-style shrine is decorated with white flower garlands and a silver-toned Shiva-linga-like fixture. Green-and-red gem elements appear at the top. No people are visible.2010-11-05