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A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship, with a gold five-hooded cobra canopy with green gem-set hangings above it. The lingam is draped in a maroon and gold bordered cloth, wrapped with a jewelled gold belt, and encircled by rudraksha beads and a silver sacred thread. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang on both sides, and red and pink hibiscus flowers rest on a large gold pot base. No people are visible; the scene is a ritual abhishekam-style decoration of a deity murti.

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August 11 20112011-08-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a dark stone form draped in a maroon and gold-bordered cloth, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands, rudraksha malas, a diamond-studded gold belt and a silver-and-red sash. Above it rises a gold cobra hood with five green stone-set crowns, and red hibiscus flowers and green leaves decorate the head and base. Gold ornamental plates surround the pedestal. No physical people are visible in the frame.2011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA deity murti is decorated for worship, seated under a large gilded cobra hood with five golden snake-head finials set with green stones. The face is covered by a red-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves and white flowers tucked in. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang over the shoulders. A jewelled band crosses the forehead, and a gold-patterned maroon cloth drapes the body above a gilded base. No people are visible in the frame; an orange garment appears at the right edge.2010-10-30A decorated Shiva lingam, its dark stone form draped in an orange cloth with a jewelled brooch, adorned with a golden five-hooded serpent canopy (naga) with green gem pendants. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang on both sides, a rudraksha mala drapes down the front, and gold and diamond-studded bands wrap the base. Red and orange silks spread on the cloth beneath. No people are visible.2011-12-28Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02September 07 20112011-09-07September 17 20102010-09-17A close photograph of a deity murti. Five golden cobra hoods with green gemstone pendants arch above, with a sprig of green leaves at the top. A layered garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs over both shoulders, and a strand of rudraksha beads drapes down the front. A silver jeweled band and a silver-threaded necklace complete the adornment. No physical people are visible, only the decorated murti and a gold and red background.2011-09-13Close view of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin cloth, its face covered by a folded red, orange and green silk cloth with a jewelled white-and-gold band and a diamond-like pendant. Garlands of yellow and red roses and dark rudraksha malas drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves between the flowers. Golden hands and ornate golden throne or seat details fill the background, with green gemstone crown ornaments above.2013-10-22July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone figure dressed for worship. The head is wrapped in an orange and gold patterned turban, crowned with a green leafy garland and a band of diamond-like stones. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape over the shoulders and around the figure. A gold multi-hooded serpent canopy with green gem drops arches behind the head. A gold necklace with a pendant hangs at the chest. Behind, ornately decorated gilded and jeweled deity figures stand in the background. No people are visible.2010-08-28