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Close view of a Shiva lingam-form deity murti dressed in an orange cloth wrap, with a dark stone Shiva lingam set on a golden base carved with scale-like bands. The lingam bears a rhinestone-outlined yoni-and-lingam motif with a red and white central ring. Two tall pillars of multicoloured pompom garlands in white, orange, blue, green, purple, yellow and red frame the figure, and fresh flowers in yellow, pink and red lie at the base. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a ceremonial deity murti or sacred stone form draped in an orange saffron cloth wrap. Its upper section is decorated with a rhinestone-framed rectangular gold plate bearing a red central stone, set against a dark stone surface. Two tall garlands of coloured woollen tassels wrap vertically on either side, banded in orange, white, blue, red, green, brown and purple. A gold base with scaled ridges sits below and a yellow flower lies at the bottom. No people are visible.2006-08-16A photograph of a decorated cobra-hooded figure, a sculptural form draped in orange cloth and crowned by a multi-headed golden serpent hood. Colourful garlands of white, red, green, yellow, teal and purple flowers arc over the head and fall down both sides. A red hibiscus sits at the crown, with pink and yellow flowers at the waist, and a wide gold belt with a rectangular jewelled plaque. Behind it stand a dark stone pedestal and a black statue of a seated figure with raised hands, set against red rock and leafy greenery with ornate gold-toned panels at the sides.2006-08-16Close view of a seated figure in orange robes, largely covered by layered flower garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta and purple blooms. The head is wrapped in a saffron cloth with rudraksha mala strands, a diamond-studded crown band across the forehead, and a heavy gold pendant with rudraksha beads at the chest. Orange robes are visible at the shoulders and lap, with a white cloth below. Only the upper body and face-covering adornments are visible, and the figure is not identifiable from appearance.2007-12-27Close view of a deity murti. It is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and white cloth drapes its base. A gold decorated base or pedestal sits below, with red fabric and teal and gold textiles behind. No physical people are visible; the image is a photograph of the murti.2010-12-16Close-up photograph of a deity murti draped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth, wearing a multi-strand jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant and a heavy gold chain with round gold beads. Two tall pillars of flower garlands frame the image, built in alternating bands of yellow, purple, red, and white blossoms with green leaves. The murti sits on a gold ornamental base or vessel. No people are visible.2010-12-31A photograph of a deity murti, a carved figure of a deity whose face is covered by an orange and gold cloth, shown in close frontal view. The figure wears a multi-stranded gold crown with ornate headpiece, large gold and green earrings, a diamond-studded gold choker, and a gold necklace. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white jasmine and purple blooms with green leaves drape the figure on both sides. Orange and gold fabric wraps the body, and a white draped table sits below. Behind, a seated figure in orange robes and yellow cloth is partly visible at the edges.2010-12-31Close-up photograph of a ceremonial figure draped in orange and maroon cloth with a gold-and-maroon patterned border, wearing a tall crown-like headdress set with rows of white stones and a central round red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a polished silver-toned base appears at the bottom. The face is not visible, so no identity cue is evident. The setting is a temple-like space with red drapery behind.2011-02-02November 02 20112011-11-02A figure seated on a red satin cloth is almost entirely covered by yellow and purple marigold garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. The head wears an orange and maroon patterned turban topped with green leaves and a large ornate gold headpiece, with a band of rhinestones across the forehead. The body is wrapped in orange cloth and a wide gold-embossed waist ornament, with maroon and gold borders on the wrap. Bare feet with silver anklets appear at the lower left, and a blue cloth hangs at the upper right. The figure appears to be a decorated deity murti or a ceremonially dressed figure rather than a clearly visible person, and no face is shown.2011-02-02A decorated Shiva lingam is the central subject, draped in a thick arch of marigold, rose and purple flower garlands in yellow, red, violet and green. An orange cloth wraps its upper part, a red cloth drapes its base, and a band of jewelled gold ornaments encircles it. Rudraksha malas and a silver ornament hang from the front, and a gold pedestal with a decorative bowl sits below. Gold kalasha-style ornaments with green stone pendants hang from the top of the garland. No people are visible; this is a deity murti adorned for worship, with a golden shrine background.2011-12-15July 20 20102010-07-20November 29 20112011-11-29