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A gilded deity murti or ritual lingam-form idol stands in front of a red cloth backdrop, with a cobra hood of gold above and a tall golden cylindrical form wound with a serpent. Yellow and red flower garlands drape down both sides, and rudraksha beads hang across the form. Two brass oil lamps stand at the base beside a red and orange cloth with white flowers. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti and its offerings, in an abhishekam-style temple setting.

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November 21 20152015-11-21A decorated shiva lingam in a temple sanctum, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands draped over the golden lingam and its golden base. Behind it stands a large deity murti in gold and white silk garments, with a golden naga hood above the lingam and jeweled ornaments. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small garlanded deity image appears at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-07-13November 21 20152015-11-21A close view of a large gold-toned ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object, richly decorated with embossed floral and scroll patterns, a band of white stones and a central red and orange gemstone, and hung with rudraksha mala strands ending in silver caps. The vessel is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. No people are visible.2013-07-22July 08 20102010-07-08Close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A gilded naga-hood canopy with five serpent heads and green jewel drops arches over the lingam, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. A partially visible deity murti in white and silver embellishment with an orange cloth sits at left, and a gold ritual plate lies beneath the lingam.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical deity murti or shivalinga-form embellishment, decorated with bands of sparkling diamond-like stones and ornate engraved gold bands at top and base. Garlands of yellow marigold-type flowers and deep red roses drape around it. A tall gold lamp stand or candle holder stands at the right edge against a dark background. No people are visible.2010-07-13A gilded deity murti with a tall golden shivalinga-style form at centre, draped in red and yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Behind it stands an ornate gold-covered figure with jewelled crown-like headdress and gold armour, and a red cloth backdrop. In the lower right, a white statue with an orange-and-yellow headwrap and orange robe appears, which is a statue rather than a living person. Gold repoussé pedestal with floral engraving.2010-10-06A close photograph of a gold throne-like seat or peetha heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds alternating with purple and magenta flowers, with white jasmine strands and a red flower garland at its base. A gilded backrest with green jewel-like ornaments sits atop it, in front of red draped fabric and a tall brass lamp stand. No person is visible, only the decorated seat and floral adornment.2009-12-26November 24 20152015-11-24A close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam decorated with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A golden hooded cobra canopy with green jewelled accents arches over the lingam. Beside it stands a tall brass oil lamp with a flared dish, and at the left edge a figure dressed in a cream and gold silk garment with jewelled necklaces is partially visible. The arrangement sits on an ornate golden tray in a temple setting.2010-07-13A gilded Shiva lingam stands on a gold-embossed round peetha base, adorned with white and purple flower garlands and a golden cobra hood with five hooded heads and green gem drops. Behind it, a golden deity murti wears a jewelled necklace and a red satin cloth. A brass standing lamp stands on the right beside red curtains. No people are visible.2010-11-21