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A photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, shown in close view. The murti has a golden hooded cobra canopy overhead with five small golden hoods set with green stones hanging from it, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red and maroon flowers drape across its shoulders. An orange silk cloth is wrapped around the head beneath a band of white stones with a red centre stone. A jeweled necklace set with blue and white stones covers the chest, and a broad gold belt sits at the waist. Strands of rudraksha beads are visible at the base, with a white cloth beneath. Oil lamps glow warmly in the background.

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June 20 20132013-06-20A close photograph of a Shiva lingam draped in an orange and maroon cloth, adorned with a crown-like gold and gemstone face arrangement and a golden serpent hood with five cobra heads, with a green leaf garland above. Yellow, pink, and purple flower garlands drape around it, with a gold ornamental base in front and an orange and gold silk backdrop. No people are visible.2010-12-16September 10 20112011-09-10A decorated deity murti of a seated figure, shown as a statue, not a living person. It wears a green and red patterned silk turban with a green leafy crown, a multi-layered diamond-studded gold collar and a gold waist belt over orange-and-red clothing. Rudraksha mala beads and long silver-threaded ornaments hang across the chest. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands drape the shoulders and sides. Behind the head rises a large gold hooded cobra canopy with green gem-set fangs, set against carved gold and temple pillars. A banyan-style setting with ceremonial decoration suggests a temple worship display.2011-07-26February 27 20132013-02-27 +1 copiesPhoto 11737613September 13 20142014-09-13A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, seated under a golden multi-headed serpent hood with five green gem-set arches. The figure wears a turban of teal and orange-red silk with a green leafy garland at the crown, a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, and an orange garment with a jewelled gold ornament. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the figure, set against ornate gold carving and a white cloth at the right.2011-07-26April 24 20122012-04-24A photograph of a figure seated in a golden ornate chariot or palanquin canopy, its head wrapped in an orange and maroon turban with a red flower and green leaves tucked in. The figure wears a jewelled diadem with a red stone, a teal-bordered cloth over white garments, and a thick golden armlet. Garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and purple blossoms drape over the figure's shoulders and arms. Behind is a golden hooded naga-style canopy with green stone pendants and a pink silk backdrop. The figure appears to be a murti or decorated statue rather than a living person, and the figure is not identifiable from its face in this image.2010-09-15December 10 20162016-12-10 +1 copiesClose photograph of a deity murti under a golden five-headed serpent hood (naga) set with green stones. The murti wears an orange and brown turban, a jewelled diamond-studded band and red-stone pendant, and a large white jasmine garland with red rose accents and rudraksha beads. Gold and red fabric surrounds the figure, with a gold-and-red altar cloth and a golden lotus-like base at the bottom. Behind it, gold hands and jewelled ornaments are visible. A watermarked corner has been omitted. No people are visible in the frame.2013-04-29