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A 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.

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A close-up photograph of a deity murti. The head is wrapped in an orange and red-patterned cloth and crowned with a copper multi-hooded serpent hood set with four green gemstone pendants. Yellow marigold garlands with purple flower accents drape over the shoulders, and the torso wears an orange sash and gold bangles. Behind, blurred red and blue fabric and white-clad legs suggest a decorated altar or procession setting. No person's face is visible.2011-02-02Close-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.2011-02-02A 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.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28October 22 20122012-10-22November 02 20112011-11-02A decorated deity murti or ornate figure seated on a dark velvet-draped pedestal during a puja. The figure wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with green and red gemstones, a maroon-and-brown cloth wrap, a gold-embroidered garment, and a large gold ceremonial necklace. Bright yellow marigold garlands with purple flower accents hang around it, and a dark ornamental backdrop with silver-toned carved panels surrounds the scene. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-25A photograph of a figure seated on a golden throne shaped like a coiled cobra, its hood raised high behind it with green-tipped gold fangs at the top. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, rudraksha beads, and is draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds interspersed with magenta and purple flowers. Green leaves are tucked at the head, and a gold-and-stone ornament sits near the shoulder. Red fabric is spread across the foreground. The figure appears to be a sculpted or adorned murti rather than a living person, so no physical person is counted.2011-12-28A seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne-seat shaped like a hooded cobra, with a golden canopy above. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the figure, and a jeweled belt and red brooch-like ornament are visible at the waist. Green foliage and dark green leaves surround the head area. Behind, a pink satin cloth covers the platform, and a golden-clad leg in a red-and-gold embroidered shoe is visible on the left. Decorated gold sandals and a golden seat base sit in front. Orange and gold fabrics and floral offerings dominate the frame. The figure's face is not visible, so identity is uncertain.2011-07-09A decorated stone Shiva lingam, a deity murti, is the main subject, draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A five-headed golden cobra hood with green-stone drops arches over it, and strands of brown rudraksha beads hang from the shoulder. A wide gold belt with a band of white stones encircles the base, and a silver trident-like ornament hangs at the centre. Pink and blue fabric is visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-27A close view of a decorated deity murti, showing a golden hooded serpent canopy with five raised cobra heads set with green gemstone drops, mounted above a head wrapped in an orange and maroon cloth. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape down both sides, and a jewelled band with a round ornament crosses the chest over green and gold fabric. Behind, larger figures in blue and red robes and ornate gold necklaces are visible, along with golden ornaments and a pale vertical pole. No living people are visible in the frame.2011-01-28Close-up photograph of a deity murti or decorated figure draped in an orange cloth with a maroon and gold-bordered sash. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang over both shoulders. A row of three silver-toned bands studded with white stones runs across the head, with a round gold ornament set with a red stone at the centre of the chest. A large woven golden hat-like shape frames the top corners. The background is softly blurred in red and blue. No person's face is visible.2011-02-02