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A close view of a gold-plated Shiva lingam on an ornately engraved gold peetha with a gold hooded cobra canopy above. The lingam is draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with green leaves at the top. A figure in an orange and yellow silk sari with red borders stands at the left edge, partly visible. A red railing and stone steps are in the background.

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A photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam set on an ornate gold pedestal with a raised hooded cobra canopy behind it. The lingam is draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers, with green leaves. Beside it stand a tall brass oil lamp and small brass vessels, and at the right edge a white-cloth-draped offering area. Partly visible at the left are the lower folds of a figure's white and gold skirt, dark green skirt and orange-gold cloth. A white building with a red-striped base stands in the background.2009-07-19Close view of a gold deity murti. The lingam-shaped form is wrapped in yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked around the top. Diamond-studded bands mark the central gold body, and the base sits on an ornate gold peetha. Behind it, a red and gold-embroidered garment and a patterned cloth frame the murti, with a gold-embroidered shoulder and hand visible at left.2010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08A golden cobra-hooded Shiva linga on a gold-embossed base is adorned with red rose and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A gilded hood of seven cobra heads rises behind the linga. At the right edge a partial figure in a yellow and red garment is visible, and a red railing and greenery appear in the background. No person is clearly presented as a person.2010-07-08A gilded Shiva lingam adorned for worship, shown close-up at the centre of the frame. Its golden body has embossed decorative bands and a horizontal row of diamond-like studs, a tripundra-style marking. Above it rises a golden naga hood with five serpent heads set with green stones, and a dome of green leaves surrounds the top. Yellow marigold garlands and deep red rose garlands drape down its sides and base, and a green leaf rests at the bottom. Behind it, a red cloth and jewelled, embroidered fabric of white and gold appear, with a golden pedestal beneath. No people are visible.2010-07-13June 18 20102010-06-18July 08 20102010-07-08A close-up photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam with a golden cobra hood canopy of five serpent heads set with green gemstone drops, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands and green leaves. Behind it, a figure in red and gold brocade and a white silk garment with gold embroidery and jewelled necklaces is partly visible, with a jewelled arm and bangles at left. The lingam rests on a golden peetha with a gold-embossed base. A watermarked copyright line appears at upper right and a small logo at lower left, though these are not described as content. No people are clearly in the foreground as persons; the figure shown is a decorated deity murti.2010-07-13December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesJuly 19 20092009-07-19A close-up photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, with green leaves tucked behind it. A gold hooded cobra-shaped canopy rises behind the lingam, and a tall brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands to the left. A gold-clad figure in red and gold silk appears at the upper right edge. The lingam sits on an ornate gold tray, and the scene is lit warmly at night.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gilded linga-shaped sacred object (lingam) on a golden base, dressed with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and surrounded by green leaves. Above it stands a gold cobra-hood canopy with a row of gold hanging ornaments, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at the left against a red drape. Behind it, a figure in a gold-and-white silk garment with a jewelled necklace is partly visible at the right edge. No people are clearly shown in the foreground; the sacred object is the main subject.2010-07-13