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A decorated Shiva lingam in a shrine niche, worshipped as a deity murti rather than a person. The black stone lingam sits in a silver yoni-pitha base and is crowned by a silver five-hooded cobra hood with a jewelled rosette at its centre. The shrine is framed by an ornate gold repoussé arch with floral and peacock-like motifs. In front, the lingam is draped in a tiger-striped velvet cloth, with layered gold bead necklaces, a green and red jewelled necklace, and a large red-and-silver stone-studded ornament set in a crescent-and-diamond pattern. A plain white cloth with a gold border lies at the base. No people are visible.

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Close view of a dark stone Shiva lingam set in a silver yoni-pitha base, decorated with a white and red trident-like marking on its face and a silver hooded cobra canopy above. The lingam is draped with a gold ornamental necklace with red and green stones, strands of yellow and pink flowers, green leaves, and orange-red and white garlands. A tiger-striped cloth lies beneath it, and gilded ornamental frames surround the deity murti. No people are visible.2010-01-01A dark stone Shiva lingam is the central object, set in a round silver yoni-pitha base and decorated with a white three-striped Tripundra marking and a red bindi-like mark. Behind it stands a silver hooded naga canopy with a green and red gemmed medallion, framed by an ornate gold-toned arch. Red-orange and white marigold garlands drape down both sides, with yellow flowers, green leaves and purple blossoms at the base. Gold and gemstone necklaces hang across the striped tiger-skin cloth in front. No people are visible; this is a deity murti in worship.2010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01A photograph of a Shiva lingam shrine with no people present. The black lingam, marked with white tripundra lines and a red bindu, sits in a silver yoni-pitha base and is sheltered by a cobra hood of silver. Behind it is an ornate gold arched frame with repousse floral and scroll work and a makara-like crest. The lingam is draped in a tiger-striped cloth with layered gold chains, a green and gold necklace, and a jewelled red and white garland with a central red stone. White and gold bordered dhoti-style cloth lies at its base against a grey stone wall.2010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01A Shiva linga in a temple shrine, dressed for worship. A silver yoni-pitha base surrounds the dark stone linga, which has a silver cobra hood above it and a white tripundra mark with a red dot on its front. A tiger-striped cloth drapes the linga, with gold and red-green beaded necklaces and a large silver and red-stone garland across it. Orange marigold garlands with green and white accents arch over the linga, in front of an ornate gold-toned arch. A copper shri yantra-style stepped pedestal sits in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-02-09September 17 20102010-09-17May 31 20132013-05-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a Shivalinga installed in a shrine niche with a gold ornate arch behind it. The linga is dark with white and red tripundra markings and a silver-toned yoni base. It is draped in a tiger-striped cloth edged with white and gold trim, wears layered gold necklaces, and is garlanded with red-orange and white flower garlands. A silver naga hood canopy stands above it. No people are visible.2010-01-01A Shiva linga is displayed as the central deity murti in a shrine. The linga is dark stone with a white and red tripundra-style marking on its face and a silver cobra hood canopy above. It is wrapped in a tiger-striped cloth and draped with a red and white jewelled garland and gold necklace. An orange marigold garland arcs over it, set against an ornate gold arch frame. A copper shrivalaya-style base sits beneath, with a white silk dhoti-like cloth at its foot. No people are visible.2010-02-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a five-headed serpent form, with five gold hoods topped with green-stone crowns above a dark stone figure. The figure wears a red and orange cloth, a gold waist ornament studded with stones, layered rudraksha malas and gold bead necklaces, and is surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, green foliage and red flowers against a green backdrop with a gold canopy behind. A small ritual object sits at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2014-09-14June 11 20132013-06-11