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A decorated Shiva lingam on a teal-and-gold cloth is the central subject, wrapped in a yellow silk cloth with a red-and-gold border and draped with white jasmine garlands. A white conch-shaped object sits atop the lingam. Strands of rudraksha beads and gold beads hang across its front, with a red stone pendant at the centre. Two polished brass kalasha-style bowls stand on either side, and a red flower garland with a gold-embroidered backdrop frames the scene. No people are visible.

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August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti or shivalinga-style object dressed for worship, set on a teal fabric-covered platform with gold tassel fringe. It wears a thick white jasmine-style garland, multiple strands of rudraksha beads with gold beads, and a red stone pendant at the centre. A maroon and orange silk cloth with gold zari border is draped around its base. Brass kalasha-style lamps stand blurred in the background, with a gold-toned decorative backdrop. No people are visible.2015-06-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed in a red and gold brocade cloth draped around its base, adorned with a thick necklace of rudraksha beads interspersed with white beads and small golden accents. Two polished brass cups stand on pedestals on either side, and fresh flowers in red, white and yellow lie in the foreground. A white conch-shaped object rests above the lingam against the red and gold backdrop. No people are visible.2014-09-18November 18 20142014-11-18August 23 20152015-08-23A photograph of a ceremonially decorated object on a gold-coloured stone pedestal draped with a red silk cloth edged in gold brocade. Thick white jasmine garlands wrap the object, with red roses and green leaves tucked at its top and a trailing garland of white flowers and red roses hanging down the front. A red cloth covers its upper section, and a jewelled ornament and rudraksha beads rest on the red fabric. Behind it are carved stone panels and a golden brass lamp stand at the right edge. No people are visible.2012-05-01September 15 20142014-09-15A decorated brass kalasha pot with a mango-leaf and coconut-fibre top stands at the centre, draped with layered gold and pearl necklaces, a red rose garland and white flower garlands. Flanking pots are similarly dressed with pearl strings and peacock-feather-like fans, set on a blue silk cloth with gold and red sequined backdrops behind. No people are visible; this is a ritual adornment display.2016-11-06September 10 20142014-09-10 +2 copiesA photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a yellow silk cloth draped over a red and gold brocade seat. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine and green leaves, red and yellow roses, a gold and jewelled chest plate, a gold collar and a crown-like headdress of red-and-gold cloth. Brass lamps sit at the bottom edge of the frame. No people are visible in the scene.Close-up photograph of a ritual object draped in a pink cloth with gold zari borders, wrapped with rudraksha beads and a green bead mala with a small metal pendant. Behind it are brass bowls, a silver vessel in the foreground, white flower garlands on the left, and a copper-toned ornate stand carved with a lion figure. The background shows a richly embroidered blue, purple and black garment set with green, red and white stones. No people are visible; the scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting with ceremonial vessels.2013-08-15A close view of a large gold-toned ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object, richly decorated with embossed floral and scroll patterns, a band of white stones and a central red and orange gemstone, and hung with rudraksha mala strands ending in silver caps. The vessel is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. No people are visible.2013-07-22