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September 26 20132013-09-26September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti of a Shiva lingam-like form dressed as a ceremonial figure. It wears a large gilded hooded cobra-shaped crown with five green glass-look pendant panels, a brown-and-red leopard-print patterned turban-like wrap, and a gold-and-white stone pendant band across the forehead. A brown knitted rope-like mala and a heavy gold beaded necklace hang on a red and orange silk garment. Garlands of yellow and pink roses frame the figure against a red cloth backdrop, with a gold-embossed shaped cushion or seat at its base. No physical people are visible. This is a depiction of a deity or decorated murti, not a person.2014-09-02September 07 20112011-09-07September 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesJune 18 20132013-06-18A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti seen from behind, shown as a dark stone form wrapped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth turban. The murti wears a silver-toned bejewelled waist band, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a silver sacred thread, and wreaths of red roses and green leaves with yellow marigolds. Behind it rises a gilded cobra hood with five green gemstone-like pendants hanging from its crest. Gold ornamentation and a glittering backdrop surround the figure.2013-04-21June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti of Shiva as a black stone lingam or murti dressed in ornate finery, with a red and gold turban-like cloth wrapped at the top, a blue and gold brocade wrap, and multiple strands of rudraksha beads. A gold and gemstone crown-like headpiece with green stones sits above, flanked by a gold cobra hood backdrop. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang down both sides, with a silver-and-gold jeweled band across the forehead area and a gold tiered base below. Greenery and yellow flowers are scattered around the base, with draped silk cloth behind. This appears to be a festival alankaram adornment of the deity.2013-07-04 +1 copiesClose-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.2013-03-02