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A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti or sacred stone form seated on a golden throne shaped like a cobra hood. The figure wears an orange and gold turban and a red-and-gold cloth draped down the front. Long rudraksha mala garlands with gold beads hang on both sides, and the figure is adorned with red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands. A small yellow flower rests near the base, and orange and maroon fabrics lie across the golden seat. No people are visible in the scene.

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Close-up of a decorated deity murti or sacred stone form seated within a large ornate golden hooded canopy resembling a cobra's hood, set against a red draped backdrop. The form wears an orange turban-style cloth with a gold-bordered maroon-and-green sash, and a rudraksha mala with gold beads hangs across it. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape the canopy and the figure, with fresh green leaves tucked at the top and a yellow flower at the base. Gold-tipped ornaments and a golden kalasha-like base complete the arrangement. No people are visible.2013-10-02October 02 20132013-10-02July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden ornate throne-like seat with a scalloped golden back and a golden canopy topped with a serpent-head finial and a decorative bead-and-jewel crown. The seat is draped with garlands of yellow chrysanthemum-like flowers, red roses, rudraksha bead malas and a brown bead strand. A bright orange cloth or turban-like fabric and a folded orange-and-gold silk drape cover the upper part, with a green leafy sprig at the top. A red background curtain and a golden decorative backdrop surround it. No people are visible. The seat appears to be an empty throne or peetha decorated for a ceremony, with a small red-and-gold emblem plate on the central stone-like backrest.2013-10-02September 19 20132013-09-19November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesA dark stone Shivalingam is adorned for worship, wrapped in an orange silk cloth with gold border and a maroon-and-gold sash. Long garlands of rudraksha beads alternating with gold spacers hang down both sides, along with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. A gold five-hooded serpent hood with green stone pendants crowns the lingam, and a gold-embossed arch stands behind. A yellow flower rests at its base and a brown rudraksha mala drapes across it. No people are visible.2013-10-02October 26 20162016-10-26June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA decorated golden deity murti or sacred object with a cone-shaped golden base and ornate golden hood, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and brown rudraksha beads, with an orange and gold cloth wrapped around its top and a green leafy crown of foliage. Green and gold pendants hang from the top. A dark stone with a golden tilak-like marking sits in the center, set against a red curtain. The image is an archive photograph, with no physical people visible. A rudraksha mala, golden trim and floral offerings dominate the frame.2013-10-02September 07 20112011-09-07