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September 30 2013

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A 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 dark stone Shiva lingam on a concrete platform, draped in a pink cloth and adorned with rudraksha beads, pearl necklaces, a jeweled ornamental pendant and a crown of yellow marigold flowers. A smaller lingam beside it wears a purple cloth, a pearl garland and loose yellow flowers. No people are visible. The image is a photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting.2013-09-30November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a dark stone Shiva lingam draped with a magenta cloth and a purple turban-like covering decorated with a string of white pearls and a red flower on top. Rudraksha malas and a silver-and-gold ornamental necklace adorn the lingam, with a red tilak mark on its face, and a yellow-and-orange flower sits at its base. The lingam rests on a flat stone platform surrounded by pink rose petals and yellow marigold garlands on the ground. No people are visible; the scene shows a deity murti being honoured with floral offerings and ornaments.2013-09-18November 16 20152015-11-16A close view of a black stone Shivalinga dressed for worship, set on a golden yoni-peetha base. A golden five-hooded serpent canopy with green gemstone-tipped hood ornaments arches over it, with pink and yellow flower garlands draped down both sides. A brown rudraksha-style mala and a green-and-gold cloth are wrapped around the lingam, and a gold band marks its upper part. Behind it, a figure in a green garment and red skirt, with gold arm bands, sits on a red cloth; a carved gold panel stands at the right. No people are visible in the frame; the deity murti is the main subject.2014-08-15October 01 20112011-10-01An outdoor shrine to a Shiva lingam set on a flat stone platform among dry earth and stones. The black lingam is dressed with a purple cloth wrapped around its top, a rose pinned on it, a string of white pearls and a rudraksha-style mala draped over it, and a pink cloth beneath. A long garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves encircles the platform, and scattered red and pink rose petals lie on the stone. Beside it stands a tall blue-draped pillar hung with brown rudraksha beads and a white pearl strand. No people are visible.2013-09-18September 22 20142014-09-22Close-up photo of a ceremonial object draped in green fabric with gold-edged teal ribbon trim and multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads interlaced with gold beads and small gold accents. A red rose sits atop the draped form beneath a gold ornamental top. Behind are blurred red and yellow flower garlands and gold ritual vessels with ornate carved handles. No physical people are visible.2013-09-18Close-up photograph of a yellow-ochre sculpted figure. It is framed by thick garlands of red and yellow flowers, with a diamond-studded gold ornament with a red central stone at the base, and green leaves nearby. No people are visible; the image shows an adorned murti during ritual decoration.2018-05-30November 18 20152015-11-18