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Close-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.

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Close-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.2011-02-02Close-up photograph of a deity murti or ceremonial figure dressed in orange and maroon silk with a gold-bordered sash, wearing a tall decorated crown with rows of sparkling stones and a central red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a gold metal base is visible at the bottom. No physical person is visible; the figure is a statue or murti.2011-02-02Close-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 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.2011-02-02December 26 20082008-12-26October 01 20112011-10-01July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photo of a dark stone Shivalingam draped in an orange-red silk cloth and dressed with an ornate gold necklace set with rows of white stones and a central red-and-white gemmed pendant. Gold beaded chains hang down the sides. Marigold-yellow, purple and white flower garlands frame the right and left edges. A red tilak mark sits on the lingam's base and a yellow cloth forms the background. No people are visible.2010-12-28Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical object. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands drape over the frame on both sides, with a purple flower at lower left. A gold ornate base is visible at the bottom. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-22A close photograph of a black stone Shivalinga wrapped in a red-orange cloth, adorned with a gold-and-diamond band across its middle, a red gem ornament, and a gold bead necklace draped down its length. Fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and green evergreen sprigs frame the linga on both sides. A gold base or yoni pedestal is visible at the bottom. No people are visible; this is a deity murti shown in close view.2010-12-28A 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.2011-01-28A 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.2011-10-27