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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.

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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.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 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 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.2006-12-09A 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 deity murti of Shiva as a dark stone lingam with a tall orange cloth wrapped around its top, decorated with a golden cobra hood with scale texture, gold crown-like adornments set with green glass pendants and a red hibiscus, white and yellow flower garlands, red flower garlands, and rudraksha beads. Gold bands with small gems encircle its upper section, and a silver-toned ornamental strand hangs down the front. No physical people are visible; the image is a close photograph of the decorated murti amid floral decorations.2011-12-04 +1 copiesOctober 22 20122012-10-22Close-up of a deity murti adorned for worship: a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga-style) with green gemstone pendants frames the head, with a red and gold striped cloth wrapped around it. A rudraksha and bead garland with yellow marigold flowers hangs down both sides, and a white-and-gold jewelled tripundra-style band with a red stone centre sits across the forehead. Behind are purple and orange silk drapes with gold border patterns, and a blue cloth base below. No people are visible.2013-09-10June 11 20132013-06-11September 15 20142014-09-15November 02 20112011-11-02