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March 25 2005

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A photograph of a Shivalinga-style deity murti under a golden multi-hooded serpent hood (naga kudai) mounted above it, dressed in a white cloth with gold borders. The black stone lingam shows a horizontal tripundra mark with a red dot, draped with white jasmine garlands, red flower garlands, and a brown rudraksha mala. Green trees and iron railings are behind it, and a timestamp reads 24/03/2005 on the image. No people are visible.2005-03-25March 25 20052005-03-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, seated before a silver-clad altar. The figure wears a gold cobra hood with multiple serpent heads above a jeweled crown, white cloth with gold borders, gold armbands and a jeweled necklace. A black shivalinga-style emblem with a red stone sits on the chest. Red and white flower garlands with green leaves hang over the shoulders, and red flowers are placed at the base. The background shows ornate silver relief panels, with red-stained stone in the foreground. No people are visible in the scene.2006-12-09Close-up of a deity murti or statue adorned for worship, shown from behind and above. A large gold crown-like headpiece with five golden lion or makara finials and green gemstone drops frames the head, with a white cloth wrapped around the top. Thick garlands of red and white flowers hang on both sides, a gold-and-diamond band encircles the neck area, and strands of rudraksha beads drape below. The gold ornaments and flower garlands suggest a decorated murti during a ceremonial alankaram. No people are visible; the subject is the adorned statue and its ornaments.2011-06-26Photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship outdoors. A white cloth covers the top, with a red and gold border and a pearl-set ornament at the centre. A diamond-studded band with a red stone wraps the middle, and a gold yoke-like band sits at the base. Yellow and magenta flower garlands and a red rose frame the stone, and gold beaded necklaces hang down. Behind it rises a gold five-headed cobra hood with green inlaid stones. A large gold statue draped in white and gold cloth with a red patterned garment stands behind. A small framed portrait pendant hangs at the base of the garlands. A garden of green foliage is visible to the right.2007-03-15Photo of an outdoor Shivalinga shrine set against a rough reddish rock wall. The black stone linga has a silver-outlined horizontal marking with a red dot and is draped with a cream and gold silk cloth. It wears a garland of white jasmine and orange flowers, with red roses and a red flower at its base. A golden naga hood with five cobra heads arches above it, and a golden yoni pedestal sits beneath. A gold-and-green brocade cloth spreads at the base, with a jewelled silver necklace laid in front. Green foliage shows at the top right. No people are visible.2004-05-11A photograph of an outdoor Shiva lingam shrine, the svayambhu linga, set on a raised mound of rounded grey stones with red-painted base. The black linga has a gold band and a white cloth wrap tied around its upper part, with a horizontal white-and-red tripundra mark. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and green leaves drape over it, with pink and red flowers placed at its base and a pink flower on top. Behind it stands a larger deity form with golden decorated pillars, a white cloth and a yellow-and-red floral garland, under shady trees. No people are visible.2005-03-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a Shiva lingam draped in white and gold-bordered cloth, with a large gold-toned cobra hood raised above it and a silver-toned embossed pedestal behind. Red and white flower garlands with green leaves hang around the base and sides, and a horizontal tripundra-style mark with a red centre sits on the cloth. The lingam stands on a rough red-painted rock base with small white flowers and red blossoms scattered around it. No people are visible.2006-12-09A Shiva lingam draped in white and gold-bordered cloth, with a jewelled crown-like ornament at the top, sits beneath a five-headed brass cobra hood with carved serpent details. Strands of coral-pink and green flower garlands wrap around the base, and a broad jewelled collar of red and white stones lies across the cloth. A white flower sits at the front, and a silver-toned carved deity figure appears in the background. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a decorated deity murti.2006-12-09June 11 20132013-06-11A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship on a red stone base. The lingam is draped in white cloth with gold borders and adorned with a gold-and-jewelled crown, a gold snake hood with five cobra heads behind it, a jewelled necklace and a garland of red, orange and green flowers. A red flower sits at its base and a three-striped tripundra mark with a red stone is visible on the black stone. Above, a silver deity figure is partially visible. No people are in the frame.2006-12-09August 04 20112011-08-04 +1 copies