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April 16 2004

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A photograph of a Shiva lingam, a copper-toned rounded stone form, draped in orange silk cloth and decorated with a white jasmine garland, marigold crown of flowers, pink roses, a silver-white pattern with a red gem, and a large jewelled necklace with green and red stones and a silver pendant. Behind it hangs a bronze Nataraja-style arch and a red cloth, and to the right stands a small grey metal statue of a goddess in a red sari with a red bindi and pink flowers. A brass lamp stand is at left. No physical people are visible.February 18 20042004-02-18June 12 20042004-06-12A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam and deity murti set before a hanging of orange silk and red and green drapes, with a golden stucco-style frame to either side. The black lingam wears a crown-like silver and gold headpiece with green and yellow bead-tipped hangings, a large yellow and magenta flower garland, and a brown rudraksha-style mala. In front sits a small white marble-like arched altar holding a standing silver-toned deity murti draped with a garland. Brass and silver puja vessels, a silver kettle-shaped pot, a tall brass oil lamp with a wide bowl, and a bundled cloth sit on the ground. Stone-coloured statues of standing figures in red and blue dhotis, with bejewelled arms and a necklace, stand behind the scene.2014-07-26Close photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, wrapped in an orange cloth with a folded orange head covering. A golden cobra-hood canopy with green-gem pendants rises above it, with green leaves and white flower garlands draped around the stone. Rudraksha beads and a silver-jeweled band adorn the lingam, and a gold ornamented base sits below. Behind it, figures in red and pink silk costumes with red flower garlands stand near a ceremonial staff.2013-04-10 +1 copiesFebruary 18 20042004-02-18January 01 20102010-01-01Close-up photo of a dark brown Shiva lingam set in a silver-toned yoni base, decorated with a gold-and-white diamond-studded band featuring a red marquise-shaped gem at the centre. Behind it rises a metallic hooded cobra (naga) canopy in relief. Orange and white flower garlands frame the top corners, and gold ornamental metalwork fills the background. No people are visible.2010-09-26September 15 20142014-09-15July 26 20142014-07-26June 08 20172017-06-08A richly adorned deity murti seated on a white-draped platform, wearing a tall golden crown with green stone panels, layered necklaces of gold, turquoise beads and coral-like strands, and white and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders. Brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the figure, and behind it stand large decorated figures in orange and green robes with garlands. The scene is a temple decoration in a ritual setting.2015-06-20