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A large black statue of a deity with a multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga hood) over its head is seated on a stage against a blue-lit backdrop. The figure wears a rust-red and orange turban-like cloth, layered red and gold necklaces, and a dark beaded mala. Bright garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang on both sides. A hand is raised in abhaya-type blessing gesture and another rests near a drum-like object. Stage lights are visible above and a golden kalasha-like vessel appears at the lower right. No physical people are shown; the figure is a deity murti.

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December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesA large black stone or painted murti of a deity stands on a stage before a blue LED backdrop with radiating light rays. The figure wears a rust-orange cloth wrapped on the head and tied around the chest, layered gold and red jewelled necklaces, and a rich ornate belt. Multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow and white hang down both sides. Above the head rises a large shimmering teal hooded canopy shaped like a cobra's hood. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. No physical people are visible; the murti is the sole figure, with stage lighting fixtures overhead.2016-12-21December 14 20162016-12-14A dark bronze-coloured statue of a multi-armed deity seated in a cross-legged pose before a blue backdrop with a cobra hood arching behind the head. The figure wears a red turban with a gold ornament, a red and gold dhoti, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, a tiger-striped cloth at the waist, and holds a mala and objects in several hands. A small golden trishula stands at the lower left. No living people are visible; the statue is the sole subject of the photograph.2016-12-12A large black stone deity murti of a multi-armed Shiva-form figure with a tall dark hooded crown, dressed in a white dhoti and a red-orange turban, adorned with layered red coral beads, gold ornaments, a gold beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala on the raised hand. Two long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves hang on either side. The background is dark blue with stage lights, indicating a ritual stage setting. No physical people are visible.2016-12-08A dark-bronze deity murti stands on a stage against a starry blue backdrop, shown with a raised serpent hood overhead and several arms. It wears a red and gold cloth, a red headwrap, layered red and gold jewelled necklaces and a long beaded mala. A golden trident stands at the right, and stage lights hang above. No physical people are visible.2016-12-14December 12 20162016-12-12February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12