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A decorated deity murti, a dark stone form dressed in an orange turban and draped in a teal and gold silk garment, adorned with layers of white pearl necklaces, rudraksha malas and a jewelled gold chest band with a red stone medallion. Red roses and green leafy garlands surround the figure, and a gold hooded cobra-shaped canopy with green gemstone-tipped crest ornaments rises behind it. Gold ritual vessels and flower-covered offerings sit in the foreground, with blurred gold and purple decor in the background. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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A deity murti, a dark stone form wrapped in an orange turban and draped in a teal brocade cloth, is decorated for worship. Five golden hooded cobra heads with green stone pendants rise above it, and a gold cobra hood stands behind. Red rose garlands and green leaf garlands encircle the figure, with multiple strands of white pearl necklaces and rudraksha malas hanging down. Gold bands set with stones wrap the midsection, and gold vessels rest at the base with flowers and a small gold object in front.2011-09-18A decorated deity murti of Shiva-form shown in a close-up photograph, wrapped in an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head and shoulders. A gold five-hooded cobra canopy with green gemstone drops hangs above it. Strands of white pearls, a jewelled gold collar and a red-stoned pendant adorn the figure, and red roses and white flower garlands encircle the base and sides. A gold cylindrical pedestal sits below. Blurred people in blue, pink and purple garments appear in the background, partly visible at the edges, not clearly countable.2011-10-01September 09 20112011-09-09November 21 20112011-11-21April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA dark stone Shiva lingam is dressed for worship. A gilded five-headed cobra hood with green and dark jewelled pendants rises behind it. An orange cloth wraps the top, with a crystal ornament and white pearl strands at the front. The lingam is draped with pearl necklaces, rudraksha malas, and a jewelled gold band with a red stone. Garlands of red and yellow roses frame the sides, and green leaves sit at the top. The base is a broad gold yoni-pitha, with orange cloth and gold trim. Behind, blurred orange and red garlands and fabrics fill the background. No people are visible.2011-09-19A decorated stone Shiva lingam, a deity murti, is the main subject, draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A five-headed golden cobra hood with green-stone drops arches over it, and strands of brown rudraksha beads hang from the shoulder. A wide gold belt with a band of white stones encircles the base, and a silver trident-like ornament hangs at the centre. Pink and blue fabric is visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-27A deity murti, a dark stone or metal form of a Shiva lingam-like figure draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban-style covering. The murti wears layered gold bangles studded with white stones, a jewelled necklace with green and red gems, and a long rudraksha mala. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang down both sides, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads and green gem drops arches overhead with green leaves tucked beneath. A pink and magenta cloth and teal fabric appear at the edges. No people are visible.2011-10-11September 19 20112011-09-19A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, shown in close view. A large hooded cobra-shaped gold crown with five serpent heads rises above the figure, with dangling green gemstone pendants. Garlands of red roses and white roses hang down on both sides. Beneath the crown is an orange and gold turban-like cloth, a jeweled gold band across the forehead and a red gem pendant. The body wears white cloth with a gold border, set on a gold-patterned pedestal base. Green leaves are tucked behind the crown. The background is blurred with gold and pink-and-green fabric. No living person is visible.2011-08-29 +1 copiesNovember 15 20112011-11-15A dark stone Shivalinga is richly dressed for worship, wrapped in an orange cloth draped across its top and adorned with a gold and jewelled band. Garlands of rudraksha beads, yellow and red marigolds, and green leaves hang around it, and a gold five-headed cobra hood with green stones arches above. A golden shield-like backdrop and a gold base surround the linga. No people are visible, so the image shows a decorated deity murti rather than an in-person or depicted figure.2011-11-15 +1 copies