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A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated temple shrine, adorned with a five-headed serpent hood of gold and jeweled green-and-gold ornaments above the face. The figure wears a purple silk garment with gold border and gold-embroidered cloth, a dark maroon head covering, and a gold armlet on the raised arm. Dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers hang across the body and around a large gold pot-shaped base. Strings of rudraksha-like beads and a silver chain lie at the base. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, with a gold ritual lamp and a pink flower offering beyond. Flower garlands in multicolour strands frame the background.

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December 17 20162016-12-17A photograph of a figure seated before a golden five-headed serpent hood (naga) canopy, adorned with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves that drape the body and flow down the front. The figure wears a deep maroon-brown head covering and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold jewelled plates and a gold waist ornament. Behind, purple and gold fabric and gold-toned sculpted figures are visible. The gold serpent canopy suggests a deity form or a ceremonial decorated murti rather than a living person.2016-12-17December 20 20182018-12-20 +2 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17December 20 20182018-12-20December 17 20162016-12-17September 22 20142014-09-22A decorated murti of a deity seated on an ornate golden throne with a five-hooded golden cobra canopy behind it. The murti wears an orange turban adorned with a yellow flower and a jewelled ornament, layered white pearl necklaces, a silver-and-gold sash studded with stones, and multiple rudraksha malas. A long garland of red roses, white roses and purple flowers drapes over both shoulders. Golden hooded serpent finials hold green gem pendants above the head. Behind, orange, red and gold fabrics and a red-and-gold embroidered backdrop frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-09-20October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesDecember 10 20162016-12-10November 25 20182018-11-25December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copies