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Close-up of a copper-coloured ritual vessel or linga-shaped object on a square copper base, draped with a mustard-yellow silk cloth and encircled by a thick garland of red roses. A large pearl-studded ornament with green stone accents and dangling pearl and gold tassels is fixed to the front. The background is a blurred carved stone wall. No people are visible.

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Close-up of a ceremonial kalasha-like object or deity murti wrapped in a gold silk cloth with a large garland of white jasmine flowers. Rudraksha mala beads hang across it, a jewelled gold necklace with red and green accents sits at the centre, and a red flower bundle is tied at the front. Gold-brown stone wall blurred in background. No people visible.2012-04-30January 09 20192019-01-09Close-up of a brass kalasha or lingam-form object draped with a white and red-bordered cloth with gold woven patterns, adorned with a jewelled necklace set with pink and green stones and pearls. A red hibiscus flower sits on top, surrounded by white jasmine garlands and green leaves, with red flowers at the base and a pink silk backdrop. No people are visible; this is a ritual adornment of a sacred object.2009-01-31A close photograph of a ceremonial murti or statue seated within an ornate gilded cobra-hood canopy with five golden hood points set with green drop-shaped stones. The figure wears a bright orange turban, layered white pearl necklaces, a gold-and-diamond armlet with a red central stone, and a teal embroidered garment. Heavy garlands of red roses and green leaves drape across the chest and shoulders, with rudraksha beads strung through them. Clusters of white flowers rest at the base, and a red curtain forms the background.2011-09-18Close-up photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone or metal figure with a face and head covered by an orange and maroon silk cloth, wrapped in a gold and maroon brocade garment. A golden five-hooded serpent hood with green stone inlays rises above it. Thick garlands of red roses and green leaves drape the figure, with rudraksha beads, a silver chain, and a crown-like band of diamond-studded ornaments across the forehead. Gold ornamental armour sits at the base, with a yellow flower garland below. Part of a green and gold sari-like cloth appears at the upper left, and a blue cloth at the right. No people are visible.2011-08-10October 03 20132013-10-03Close view of a deity murti dressed for worship: a dark stone head covered by an orange turban and draped with a rose garland, wrapped in green leaves and capped by a gold cobra-hood canopy with green stone pendants. Gold and jewelled bands, pearl strands and a red-stone pendant adorn the figure, with a gold waist band and white cloth below. No physical people are visible.2011-09-26June 28 20132013-06-28A close view of a silver lingam-shaped object on a stand, draped in a yellow cloth with gold zari border and strung with brown rudraksha beads and gold-tipped tassels. The base sits on a gold-toned pedestal over a deep red velvet cloth, with a dark stone wall and a gold ornamental carving at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-08-02June 19 20132013-06-19 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07June 04 20092009-06-04