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A small brass or bronze figurine of a cobra-headed deity stands upright at the centre, its hooded serpent head rising above a jewelled torso and pleated dhoti, one hand raised. It rests on a small stand amid a dense bed of yellow and white marigold-type flowers with scattered red petals. The background is a soft-focus brown wall with a blurred yellow flower. No people are visible.

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January 14 20182018-01-14A small golden-bronze standing figure of a deity in anjali mudra, hands pressed together at the chest, stands on a tall ribbed pedestal amid a bed of yellow and white marigold flowers with red petals scattered around. The figure wears a tall conical crown and jewelry. The background is softly blurred, showing more flowers. A deity murti is the sole subject; no people are visible.2018-01-14 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20182018-01-14 +1 copiesA small bronze deity murti of a standing figure wearing a tall conical crown, a dhoti with pleated folds and bangles, holding its hands together in front of the chest, with a small animal figure at its feet, set on a metal base. It is surrounded by yellow and white marigold-type flowers and red petals, with a blurred red background. No people are visible.2018-01-14 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20182018-01-14 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20182018-01-14A small gold-coloured metal deity murti stands on a mound of yellow and white marigold flowers with a few red blossoms. The figure wears a halo-like arch behind its head, a tall crown, and a beaded necklace, with a raised hand holding an object. Two similar gold metal figures stand blurred on either side, and the background shows out-of-focus yellow flowers and warm yellow fabric. No physical people are visible.2018-01-14 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a small brass deity murti standing on a base, draped with a red flower garland and a white frangipani (plumeria) blossom tucked at its chest, with a thin gold chain hanging down. Blurred red cloth and a red candle or light sit in the background, with a white frangipani flower and brass vessel at lower left. No people are visible.2013-12-08Close-up photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam set within a golden cobra hood (naga) in a temple setting. The lingam is draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers and purple blooms, with green leaves placed atop it. Beside it stands a gold-plated deity figure adorned with a jewelled necklace, and tall brass oil lamps (deepam) stand in the background against a red cloth. Flower petals are scattered on the white cloth at lower left. No people are visible.2010-11-21A golden metallic statue of a standing figure in a saffron-yellow draped garment with gold trim, raising one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure wears layered necklaces, a jewelled chest ornament, gold bangles and a coin-style garland, with a forehead tilak and a yellow head wrap. Behind is a copper-coloured cobra-hood canopy set with green stones. The statue is surrounded by a dense arch of marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms with green leaves. Gold ornamental side pieces with jewelled motifs flank it. This is a statue, a depiction rather than a living person, and no people are visible.2010-12-26A 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-up of a ritual setup on a white marble floor: a small clear crystal Shivalingam rests on a brass cobra-hood (naga) base on a brass plate scattered with yellow, white and purple flower petals. Surrounding brass bowls and a small lidded brass vessel sit on a dark wooden tray, with a lit oil lamp in the foreground and a cloth-wrapped object nearby. A hand is visible at the top edge. No people's faces are shown. Appears to be a Shiva puja or abhishekam arrangement.2017-02-01