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Close photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship. A silver serpent hood (naga kavacha) arches over it, set with a green and pink jewelled crown ornament. A white jasmine garland and yellow marigold blossoms drape the top, and a silver yoni-pitha base surrounds it. A jewelled white diamond-studded tripundra with a red central mark is affixed to the front. No people are visible; the deity murti is the sole subject.

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September 14 20092009-09-14Close-up photo of a dark black Shiva lingam set in a polished silver yoni-pitha base with hammered rings. The lingam is decorated with a white jewelled tripundra and a red stone at its centre. Behind it rises a fan-shaped silver backdrop with a round jewelled medallion of green and red stones. Orange and white flower garlands drape on both sides, and gold repoussé metalwork frames the scene, with a tiger-striped cloth beneath. No people are visible.2010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesA decorated Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, with a silver-hooded naga canopy and a gold ornate arch behind it. The lingam is draped with a tiger-stripe cloth, layered gold chains and jewelled necklaces, and garlanded with orange, yellow and white flower strands and green leaves. A silver abhishekam bowl sits atop the lingam, and pink flowers lie at its base on a white cloth edged in gold. No people are visible.2010-01-01Photograph 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.2007-03-15January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesA dark stone Shiva lingam is the central object, set in a round silver yoni-pitha base and decorated with a white three-striped Tripundra marking and a red bindi-like mark. Behind it stands a silver hooded naga canopy with a green and red gemmed medallion, framed by an ornate gold-toned arch. Red-orange and white marigold garlands drape down both sides, with yellow flowers, green leaves and purple blossoms at the base. Gold and gemstone necklaces hang across the striped tiger-skin cloth in front. No people are visible; this is a deity murti in worship.2010-01-01Close view of a dark stone Shiva lingam set in a silver yoni-pitha base, decorated with a white and red trident-like marking on its face and a silver hooded cobra canopy above. The lingam is draped with a gold ornamental necklace with red and green stones, strands of yellow and pink flowers, green leaves, and orange-red and white garlands. A tiger-striped cloth lies beneath it, and gilded ornamental frames surround the deity murti. No people are visible.2010-01-01August 11 20142014-08-11October 17 20182018-10-17