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A close view of an ornately decorated deity murti or ceremonial form seated beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy. Rudraksha mala strands with gold beads drape over the figure, alongside white chrysanthemum garlands and red roses. Golden ornaments with green stone pendants hang from the top of the canopy, and a saffron-orange cloth and fresh green leaves surround the figure. A trident-like silver staff stands at the side, and a yellow cloth is visible at the right. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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A decorated ceremonial seat or deity murti shown close up, draped with strands of brown rudraksha beads and white and red flower garlands, with red roses among the white blooms. A golden cobra-hood canopy rises behind, with hanging golden ornaments set with green stones and sprigs of green leaves tucked in. An orange cloth wraps the central form, with a red cloth and a yellow silk drape behind, and a golden base below. No people are visible; the scene reads as a puja or abhishekam arrangement.2011-11-27Close-up photograph of a gold cobra-hood canopy with scale-patterned metal over a deity murti draped in orange cloth and green leaves. Strings of rudraksha beads and white flower garlands with red roses hang from the canopy, and green-stone pendants dangle from its gold cobra heads. A green silk cloth, a small silver kalasha-like object and a yellow cloth lie in the foreground.2011-11-28A close view of a palanquin or ornate golden ceremonial seat draped with white and red flower garlands and dark rudraksha mala strands. A gold and green-accented finial with jasmine blossoms sits atop the canopy. Behind the flowers, an orange cloth wraps a dark stone form decorated with a jeweled band. No people are visible.2011-11-27 +1 copiesNovember 27 20112011-11-27Close photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva in a gilded cobra-hood shaped crown and back arch, wearing a saffron-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves tucked beside it. White jasmine garlands, magenta flower strands and a dense dark rudraksha mala with gold beads hang across the figure, with gold ornaments and jeweled armlets visible. Gold and green-tinted earrings or pendants dangle from the top, and a gold girdle with bells sits below. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, and the scene is a temple setting with a blurred background.2011-11-25June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesSeptember 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesA decorated golden deity murti or sacred object with a cone-shaped golden base and ornate golden hood, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and brown rudraksha beads, with an orange and gold cloth wrapped around its top and a green leafy crown of foliage. Green and gold pendants hang from the top. A dark stone with a golden tilak-like marking sits in the center, set against a red curtain. The image is an archive photograph, with no physical people visible. A rudraksha mala, golden trim and floral offerings dominate the frame.2013-10-02June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesFebruary 27 20132013-02-27 +1 copiesClose photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed for worship. A gilded serpent hood with five golden cobra heads and green hanging gems frames the figure's head. The murti wears an orange and dark green silk cloth with gold zari borders, wrapped over the head, with a jewelled gold band and a gold pendant at the chest. Garlands of red roses and white chrysanthemums hang on both sides, interspersed with brown rudraksha beads and a silver chain. A gold vessel base sits below, with a purple cloth in the background.2011-08-20A photograph of a sculpted deity murti seated before a golden cobra hood with five raised serpent heads and green gemstone drops. The murti is draped in an orange and gold brocade cloth, wrapped with a jewelled band, and adorned with long white jasmine garlands interspersed with red flower strands and a rudraksha mala hanging down the chest. A gold-and-red cloth and marigold-type flowers rest on the base in front. No physical people are visible, and the image is a photo of a statue, so no living person is depicted.2013-06-24 +1 copies