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May 31 2017

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March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesA 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.2010-12-28Photo 11728343 +1 copiesA decorated Shiva lingam is the central subject, draped in a thick arch of marigold, rose and purple flower garlands in yellow, red, violet and green. An orange cloth wraps its upper part, a red cloth drapes its base, and a band of jewelled gold ornaments encircles it. Rudraksha malas and a silver ornament hang from the front, and a gold pedestal with a decorative bowl sits below. Gold kalasha-style ornaments with green stone pendants hang from the top of the garland. No people are visible; this is a deity murti adorned for worship, with a golden shrine background.2011-12-15A dark stone deity murti. It wears an orange cloth wrap over its head, a green cloth draped across its body, a rudraksha mala hanging down, and a crown-like headpiece with five metal cobra or serpent hoods set with green gemstone pendants. Strings of diamond-like stones and a red gem decorate the forehead band. A gilded, engraved base or pedestal sits at the bottom, with flower offerings and a silver tray in front. A golden figure is partly visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-16December 15 20112011-12-15A deity murti of Shiva, shown as a silver-and-gold ornamented form with a brown turban bearing a crescent moon, a silver trident-marked brow piece with a red stone, and layered gold and pearl necklaces with jewelled pendants. The figure is almost completely covered in garlands of red, orange and yellow roses and green leaves, set beneath a golden cobra-hooded arch with ornate carved gold surrounds. No people are visible in the scene.2020-11-24November 16 20112011-11-16September 07 20112011-09-07Close view of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin cloth, its face covered by a folded red, orange and green silk cloth with a jewelled white-and-gold band and a diamond-like pendant. Garlands of yellow and red roses and dark rudraksha malas drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves between the flowers. Golden hands and ornate golden throne or seat details fill the background, with green gemstone crown ornaments above.2013-10-22Close view of a deity murti. It is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and white cloth drapes its base. A gold decorated base or pedestal sits below, with red fabric and teal and gold textiles behind. No physical people are visible; the image is a photograph of the murti.2010-12-16November 24 20112011-11-24