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February 18 2004

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April 16 20042004-04-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam draped in rudraksha malas, red and white flower garlands and green leaf garlands, with a saffron-orange cloth wrapped at its base. A copper kalasha pot hangs above the lingam on chains. Behind it, a large deity murti wears blue and gold garments and ornate jeweled necklaces, with a gold-threaded yellow backdrop. Pink fabric covers the seat below. No people are visible, and the image is a photo of a temple ritual setting.2013-05-14 +1 copiesFebruary 18 20042004-02-18September 06 20142014-09-06A decorated deity murti, a black stone Shiva lingam crowned with a large gold crown and ornaments, is dressed in silk drapes in red, orange and pink with gold borders. Its body is covered by heavy jewelled necklaces with white and green stones and a long gold chain, and it is framed by white jasmine garlands and pink rose-petal garlands. A gold kalasha-shaped vessel and two brass oil lamps sit in front. Behind it, gold-coloured standing deity statues in ornate headdresses are also garlanded. No people are visible.June 09 20092009-06-09June 12 20042004-06-12A photograph of a temple deity murti: a large figure in orange and saffron garments with a pink silk skirt, bejewelled arms and hands, standing behind a black linga. The linga is draped in white jasmine garlands and rudraksha mala strands, with pink flowers and gold ornaments, and is topped by a brass kalasha pot. Green and gold decorative cloth frames the background. No physical people are visible.2012-05-09September 06 20142014-09-06 +1 copiesPhotograph of a shivalinga in a temple shrine, draped with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands and encircled by rudraksha bead strands. A golden kalasha hangs above it, and a gold yoni-pitha base and ornate gold necklace adorn the lingam. Behind it stands a large multi-armed deity murti in a blue and purple garment with gold jewellery and bangles, beside a gold-and-orange silk cloth and a red backdrop with gilded carved panels. No people are visible.2012-05-11A deity murti is seen from below, its head and upper body draped in a white cloth wrapped with red-and-gold bordered bands and a row of sparkling jewelled strips. A dark rudraksha mala hangs across the chest, with a white jasmine garland and red roses above and a marigold offering in front. Behind it, a copper hooded canopy rises over a seated figure in orange and gold. To the right, a golden figure in an orange saree with a jewelled crown and layered necklaces stands in the background, and a golden hand holds a ceremonial object at left. The statues sit under a stone ceiling against a red cloth backdrop. No physical people are present.2007-10-04A photograph of a dark stone lingam set on a rocky outcrop, dressed for worship. A red silk cloth wraps the lingam and drapes over the stone base, and a red-and-gold silk covering spreads across the foreground. Garlands of white jasmine and green leaves with orange and red flowers frame the shrine, and pink roses rest at its base. A silver and gold necklace with a pendant lies on the red cloth. Gold ornate frames and a brass hood stand behind, with green trees beyond. No people are visible.2004-06-12