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Night photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a stone naga-style deity murti with a hooded serpent canopy, draped in an orange cloth, adorned with a jewelled crown-like headdress of red, green and gold, a white jasmine garland, pink and magenta flowers and a jewelled chest ornament. The murti sits on a bed of dark stones splashed with red, with small white flower offerings at its base and red-painted stones flanking it. Silver-toned ornate pillars frame the shrine. No people are visible.

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A decorated deity murti of a serpent-hooded form sits on a red-stained base of stones. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the body, a white flower garland, and a jewelled ornament with red, green and gold stones. A large gold hood with carved scales arches behind the head, topped by a crown-like headdress of red, green and white bead work. Silver-embossed panels frame the shrine at the top. The murti is the only figure present; no physical people are visible.2005-12-15A decorated deity murti of Shiva-form shown in a close-up photograph, wrapped in an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head and shoulders. A gold five-hooded cobra canopy with green gemstone drops hangs above it. Strands of white pearls, a jewelled gold collar and a red-stoned pendant adorn the figure, and red roses and white flower garlands encircle the base and sides. A gold cylindrical pedestal sits below. Blurred people in blue, pink and purple garments appear in the background, partly visible at the edges, not clearly countable.2011-10-01A decorated Shiva lingam, a dark stone form, is dressed in orange cloth and wrapped with an orange turban-like cloth. It is covered by a golden hooded serpent canopy with five raised hoods. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers hang around it, and multi-strand pearl necklaces and a jeweled band adorn the stone. The deity murti stands on a golden base, lit warmly against a dark background. No people are visible.2011-10-05A photograph of a Shiva lingam draped in white and gold-bordered cloth, with a large gold-toned cobra hood raised above it and a silver-toned embossed pedestal behind. Red and white flower garlands with green leaves hang around the base and sides, and a horizontal tripundra-style mark with a red centre sits on the cloth. The lingam stands on a rough red-painted rock base with small white flowers and red blossoms scattered around it. No people are visible.2006-12-09April 12 20132013-04-12Close-up of a dark black stone Shiva lingam, dressed with an orange cloth draped over its top, a rudraksha mala hanging down its front, a jewelled silver band and a gold yoni-base beneath, with a large golden multi-hooded cobra hood (naga) behind it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape the sides, and a lavishly dressed deity murti in white and red with gold ornaments stands behind, against a purple skirt and teal backdrop. A blue-turbaned figure's head is visible at the bottom edge. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2011-11-09A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed as a deity murti, covered with an orange cloth draped over its top and front, adorned with a golden hooded serpent canopy with five gold snake heads set with green stones, multiple strands of white pearl necklaces, a gold and jewelled band, and red and white flower garlands. Golden decorative backdrop behind; no physical people visible.2011-10-01A decorated deity murti of Shiva is shown from the side, covered by an orange turban-like cloth, with a golden hooded cobra canopy with multiple heads and green stones above it. The murti wears a silver bejewelled band, a long pearl necklace, and an orange draped cloth. Long garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers hang down on both sides. Dark background, warm golden lighting, a partial blue-clad figure is visible at the right edge.2011-10-05A dark outdoor photograph of a black stone murti set within an ornate silver arch framed by carved foliage and figures. The murti wears an orange cloth draped over its head and body, a white flower garland, and a jewelled necklace. Below it, an orange garment hangs and a gold-and-red ornamental piece sits at the base, with red flower offerings and a stone platform beneath. Dense tree foliage surrounds the arch. This is a statue, not a physical person, so no people are present in the scene.2005-12-15A decorated deity murti. It wears a golden naga-hood crown with five hooded serpent heads set with green and black gemstone drops, and a red-orange cloth wrap. Heavy yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands drape over both shoulders. A jewelled belt-like band with a red stone pendant and a gold-brocade shawl sit across the torso, and a gold fluted base or pedestal rises below. The background shows ornate gold repoussé metalwork and a pink silk drape, with a blue and gold brocaded cloth below. No physical people are present.2011-09-09Outdoor photo of a dark stone Shiva lingam set on a rough rock pedestal beneath shady trees, with a gold-framed arch behind it. The lingam has a white tripundra mark and is draped with a golden-orange silk cloth, a white garland of jasmine-like flowers and red roses, and a jewelled white-and-red necklace at its base. A cream cloth wraps its top, and a gold cobra hood stands above. A red-and-white striped border runs along the bottom edge. No people are visible.2004-05-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a lingam at night, wrapped in saffron-orange cloth with a red shawl draped over it and a gold necklace and gold bands around its base. Its face bears a silver tripundra marking and an orange head cloth with a small ornament. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a golden hooded canopy and a garland of yellow and pink flowers hanging from the left side. Two small offerings of pink flowers sit at the base along with a white shell, and the stone pillars of a temple frame the scene. No people are visible.2007-04-17