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Close photo of a dark stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship: a red and gold striped turban-like cloth wrapped at the top, a gold belt studded with white stones and a red-stone centrepiece, a green and gold brocade cloth draped below, and a dark rudraksha mala hanging down. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang over the shoulders, with green leaves at the crown. Gold cobra-hood frame and green glass hanging ornaments sit behind, and a gold bowl-shaped base holds it. A wooden-framed window and bare trees are visible at right. No people are shown.

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February 05 20142014-02-05A decorated deity murti seated on a gilded throne with a carved gold back topped by five makara-style heads with green gem pendants. The murti wears a maroon turban with gold border, a dark brown rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, a blue silk garment with gold brocade, a jewelled gold belt and a red stone pendant. Garlands of white and yellow flowers with red roses hang around it, with green leaves above.2014-02-02January 28 20142014-01-28June 23 20162016-06-23June 25 20182018-06-25Close view of a deity murti decorated for worship, with its face covered by a folded orange and maroon cloth and a head covering of green leaves. Thick red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands hang down from the shoulders. Gold ornaments include a large gold arch-shaped headdress with five pointed finials, green stone drop earrings, and a broad gold waist band. The figure wears a green silk garment with gold brocade and a white cloth at the waist. Jeweled bangles and a gold-framed backdrop stand behind. A purple velvet cushion with silver-jeweled trim lies in the foreground. This is a photograph of a decorated murti, with no physical people visible.2010-09-06 +1 copiesNovember 14 20182018-11-14June 11 20132013-06-11October 29 20162016-10-29March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesSeptember 25 20132013-09-25September 19 20132013-09-19