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A richly decorated deity murti. It wears a red and gold turban, a green and gold brocade sash, layered rudraksha malas, a gold waist belt and a sparkling diamond-studded band. Thick garlands of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers drape over both arms. No physical people are visible in the foreground, though red and gold fabrics and partial figures are behind the murti.

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February 27 20132013-02-27 +1 copiesAugust 15 20142014-08-15A decorated Shiva lingam, its dark stone form draped in an orange cloth with a jewelled brooch, adorned with a golden five-hooded serpent canopy (naga) with green gem pendants. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang on both sides, a rudraksha mala drapes down the front, and gold and diamond-studded bands wrap the base. Red and orange silks spread on the cloth beneath. No people are visible.2011-12-28A deity murti of Shiva as a dark stone lingam with a tall orange cloth wrapped around its top, decorated with a golden cobra hood with scale texture, gold crown-like adornments set with green glass pendants and a red hibiscus, white and yellow flower garlands, red flower garlands, and rudraksha beads. Gold bands with small gems encircle its upper section, and a silver-toned ornamental strand hangs down the front. No physical people are visible; the image is a close photograph of the decorated murti amid floral decorations.2011-12-04 +1 copiesClose-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02A 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.2011-10-27September 15 20142014-09-15A 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 copiesA photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed as a deity murti, covered with an orange cloth draped over its top and front, adorned with a golden hooded serpent canopy with five gold snake heads set with green stones, multiple strands of white pearl necklaces, a gold and jewelled band, and red and white flower garlands. Golden decorative backdrop behind; no physical people visible.2011-10-01Close view of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin cloth, its face covered by a folded red, orange and green silk cloth with a jewelled white-and-gold band and a diamond-like pendant. Garlands of yellow and red roses and dark rudraksha malas drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves between the flowers. Golden hands and ornate golden throne or seat details fill the background, with green gemstone crown ornaments above.2013-10-22April 30 20122012-04-30A deity murti is adorned for worship, with a golden multi-hooded naga-style canopy above its head set with green and blue gemstones. The murti wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a pink cloth draped over its body, a gold belt and layered gold bangles, and rudraksha beads on the torso. It is decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers. A second decorated figure in red and pink stands at the right edge beside an ornate stone archway. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame.2012-02-11