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A close photograph of a deity murti. Five golden cobra hoods with green gemstone pendants arch above, with a sprig of green leaves at the top. A layered garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs over both shoulders, and a strand of rudraksha beads drapes down the front. A silver jeweled band and a silver-threaded necklace complete the adornment. No physical people are visible, only the decorated murti and a gold and red background.

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A deity murti, a dark stone or metal form of a Shiva lingam-like figure draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban-style covering. The murti wears layered gold bangles studded with white stones, a jewelled necklace with green and red gems, and a long rudraksha mala. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang down both sides, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads and green gem drops arches overhead with green leaves tucked beneath. A pink and magenta cloth and teal fabric appear at the edges. No people are visible.2011-10-11September 19 20112011-09-19A dark stone Shiva lingam is dressed for worship. A gilded five-headed cobra hood with green and dark jewelled pendants rises behind it. An orange cloth wraps the top, with a crystal ornament and white pearl strands at the front. The lingam is draped with pearl necklaces, rudraksha malas, and a jewelled gold band with a red stone. Garlands of red and yellow roses frame the sides, and green leaves sit at the top. The base is a broad gold yoni-pitha, with orange cloth and gold trim. Behind, blurred orange and red garlands and fabrics fill the background. No people are visible.2011-09-19Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02September 19 20112011-09-19A decorated Shiva lingam, its dark stone form draped in an orange cloth with a jewelled brooch, adorned with a golden five-hooded serpent canopy (naga) with green gem pendants. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang on both sides, a rudraksha mala drapes down the front, and gold and diamond-studded bands wrap the base. Red and orange silks spread on the cloth beneath. No people are visible.2011-12-28A decorated deity murti of a serpent-hooded form is the central subject, seen from the front. Five gold cobra hoods rise behind the head, with green leaves, a golden and orange turban-like cloth wrapped over the top, and a silver-studded band across the forehead. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over the shoulders and arms. A red-and-gold silk cloth covers the body, with a gold coiled serpent form around the base. Red satin draping and blurred sparkling decorations fill the background. No people are visible.2010-11-09A decorated murti of a deity, a dark stone figure with a face covered by an ornate golden and jeweled face-shield, wearing an orange turban, white cloth, pearl necklaces and many rudraksha malas. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow roses and white flowers drape over the shoulders, and a golden naga hood with five green jeweled finials rises behind the head. The figure sits on a golden throne-like pedestal. Green leaves sit atop the turban and a blurred gold-and-purple setting surrounds it.2011-09-19Close photograph of a Shiva lingam-style murti dressed as a deity, wearing an orange turban and orange draped cloth, with a diamond-studded gold band, a multi-stone necklace, and layers of rudraksha malas. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang on both sides, and an ornate gold-toned backdrop with five golden makara-like heads and green gemstone drops sits behind it. Greenery is tucked around the top. A yellow and red sari edge is visible at left. No physical person is clearly visible in the frame.2011-10-21Close view of a decorated deity murti of Shiva with a cobra hood (naga) behind its head, adorned with a red-and-green garland, an orange turban-like headdress, a jewelled silver band across the forehead, rudraksha beads, and green and white stone pendant earrings. A red and gold silk cloth is wrapped around the lower figure, sitting on a silver-gold pedestal. Behind it stand other figures in maroon and purple garments with gold borders and yellow flower garlands.2013-04-24August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesClose view of a shivalinga-style stone deity murti adorned for worship. A gold cobra hood with five green-jeweled hanging ornaments arches over it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape the sides, a saffron-orange cloth is wrapped over the top and falls down the front, a jewelled gold band encircles the middle, and white cloth with a gold border is draped beneath. Gold-patterned decorations and red fabric fill the background. No people are visible.2011-12-27