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A photograph of a golden five-hooded cobra canopy (naga kudai) arching over a deity murti, which is draped with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and orange flowers. The gold serpent hood has scaled texture and curled side ornaments against a dark background, with faint orange and red draperies visible at the edges. No people are visible in the frame.

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A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing in front of a large golden hooded serpent canopy with ornate scalloped hood plates against a dark background. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a green silk garment, with a bright red and yellow flower garland draped around the body. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. No physical people are visible.2013-10-06Close view of a gold throne back or seat with an ornate repoussé floral and scrollwork base. Above it rises a large gold cobra hood with a multi-headed serpent form, and a gold trident stands upright at left. A garland of red, yellow and white flowers hangs along the left edge, with a dark-clad figure partly visible at the far left. The background is a blue stage with diagonal light beams. The gold snake hood and trident evoke Shiva iconography, with the throne and garland.2016-12-21A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, dressed and decorated for worship. A golden cobra hood with five green glass pendants rises behind the figure. The murti wears a dark maroon cloth wrapped on its head, a diamond-studded necklace, golden armbands and bangles, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti is draped in a green silk garment with gold border. Ornate golden decoration frames the shrine.2017-08-02A photograph of a decorated deity murti. A smaller figure stands at left in blue and gold dress, and a central figure wears a blue crown and red garment with ornate gold jewellery and a gold staff. Blurred green leaves frame the foreground and a small oil lamp glows at lower left.2015-02-26A gilded metal deity murti of a standing child-form Ganesha, with a large upturned trunk and a crown, stands in a golden niche framed by ornate arched carvings. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape its shoulders and sides, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs at its chest. A large golden ceremonial umbrella with fringed red and green tassels and a lotus-shaped finial shades the image against a black background. Pink and gold silk cloth covers the base, and the setting suggests a night festival puja. No people are visible.2016-09-05October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 02 20082008-10-02A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a five-headed golden cobra hood above its head, each hood set with green stone panels. The murti wears a brown-red cloth, a green leaf garland, a jewelled chain and marigold and red rose garlands. Gold ornaments and silver-toned beaded necklaces decorate its chest and body. Behind it hang orange and gold silk cloths and a decorated golden backdrop.2017-08-02November 15 20112011-11-15October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesDecember 18 20162016-12-18 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a golden crown on a seated figure, framed by red, yellow, green and magenta flower garlands. The gilded crown has embossed scrollwork and a small central finial, with a jewelled strap and hanging gold beads. Above it rises a gold-and-silver hooded cobra canopy with green drop earrings, and a sparkling diamond necklace shows at the top left. Below the crown a white silk dhoti with a gold border is visible, and a small gold pendant with a portrait medallion hangs at the lower right. Only the crowned figure's garments are visible; no full face is shown.2006-12-25