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A seated deity murti. A golden hooded serpent canopy with green gemstone pendant hangs above, and a rudraksha mala with a jeweled pendant rests on the white and gold-bordered cloth. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a bare foot wrapped in a blue garment and orange-clad figure appear at right. The setting is outdoors with greenery and a red wall behind.

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Close photo of a deity murti seated on a golden throne, with a golden naga hood canopy above its head and a long garland of red roses and white flowers draped down its side. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside the figure. Behind it, the lower legs of a large statue in orange and purple silk drape are visible, with ornate anklets. White and gold-bordered cloth covers the seat, and rudraksha beads hang at the left edge.2011-08-19June 17 20162016-06-17A golden ornate throne (peetha) with a five-headed naga-hood style canopy topped with gilded carved finials and hanging green stone pendants. Seated on it is a figure draped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth, with a shaved or covered head, wearing a diamond-studded armlet and a jewelled clasp. Heavy garlands of red and white roses cascade down the figure's body and across the throne, interspersed with large rudraksha beads. Green foliage is tucked behind the garlands. A green silk curtain hangs at the left edge and a blurred green tree background is visible at right. The figure's face is not visible.2011-08-04 +1 copiesA close view of a deity murti seated on a golden throne with a hooded cobra (naga) canopy overhead, decorated with a long garland of red roses, white flowers and dark rudraksha beads. A brass oil lamp with a flared base stands in the foreground. To the right, a figure in an orange garment and a royal-blue silk cloth with gold border is seated, with bare feet and gold anklets visible. A red curtain and stone pillar form the backdrop, with trees beyond.2011-08-19A decorated golden deity murti or sacred object with a cone-shaped golden base and ornate golden hood, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and brown rudraksha beads, with an orange and gold cloth wrapped around its top and a green leafy crown of foliage. Green and gold pendants hang from the top. A dark stone with a golden tilak-like marking sits in the center, set against a red curtain. The image is an archive photograph, with no physical people visible. A rudraksha mala, golden trim and floral offerings dominate the frame.2013-10-02June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesFebruary 20 20132013-02-20Close-up of a decorated deity murti or sacred stone form seated within a large ornate golden hooded canopy resembling a cobra's hood, set against a red draped backdrop. The form wears an orange turban-style cloth with a gold-bordered maroon-and-green sash, and a rudraksha mala with gold beads hangs across it. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape the canopy and the figure, with fresh green leaves tucked at the top and a yellow flower at the base. Gold-tipped ornaments and a golden kalasha-like base complete the arrangement. No people are visible.2013-10-02Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk cloth wrapped around its upper part, with a bright pink rose garland draped down the left side and rudraksha malas with gold accents hanging over the right. Green leaves are arranged behind the head, and a gold bejeweled shield-like backdrop frames the figure. Gold bangles and a gold-rimmed stone band are visible at the neck. No physical people are visible in the frame.2013-09-20June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti or utsava image seen close up, dressed in an orange-gold silk cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, with a large gold crown-like headdress topped by golden peacock-shaped finials and green gemstone drops. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape across the chest and shoulders, with green leaves tucked near the crown. Silver-toned jewelled collar bands sit at the neck. Behind it hang teal and magenta silk drapes and a gold lamp stand with a red flower. No physical people are visible.2009-06-20September 25 20132013-09-25