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A decorated Shiva lingam shrine photographed close up. The black lingam is dressed with a silver three-line tripundra and gold eyes-style adornments, wrapped in heavy rudraksha mala and gold ornaments with a silver-jeweled breastplate. A trident is set against it, and it sits on a clear crystal yoni base garlanded with pink flowers, with yellow and orange rose petals scattered. Marigold and red-yellow garlands drape the sides, and a white flower crown sits on top. Behind are gold-painted sculptures of deities and an orange-and-purple silk cloth. No people are visible, so this is a deity murti in ritual decoration.

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Gold ornamental backdrop and a burgundy cloth behind. No people are visible.2025-08-02A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, decorated for worship. The lingam is adorned with silver-and-stone eyes and a horizontal tripundra-like silver band with a red stone, and a white lily sits atop it. Red and yellow marigold garlands and strings of brown rudraksha beads with gold caps drape around it. Pink roses and a white lily lie in front, and a brass bowl-shaped base with a silver trident leaning against it stands beside. Behind, a gold-ornamented deity murti wears jewelled necklaces and garlands. No people are visible.2024-07-17A decorated black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed for worship with layered garlands of marigolds and white jasmine, red and yellow flower strands, a pink and blue floral crown on top, and long rudraksha mala necklaces. A silver trident is set against the lingam, and a jewelled ornament covers its front. 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