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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.

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A 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.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19A 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.2011-09-13September 19 20112011-09-19Close 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.2011-10-21A 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 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.2011-09-19A decorated stone Shiva lingam, a deity murti, is the main subject, draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A five-headed golden cobra hood with green-stone drops arches over it, and strands of brown rudraksha beads hang from the shoulder. A wide gold belt with a band of white stones encircles the base, and a silver trident-like ornament hangs at the centre. Pink and blue fabric is visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-27October 21 20112011-10-21A deity murti, a dark stone form wrapped in an orange turban and draped in a teal brocade cloth, is decorated for worship. Five golden hooded cobra heads with green stone pendants rise above it, and a gold cobra hood stands behind. Red rose garlands and green leaf garlands encircle the figure, with multiple strands of white pearl necklaces and rudraksha malas hanging down. Gold bands set with stones wrap the midsection, and gold vessels rest at the base with flowers and a small gold object in front.2011-09-18A photograph of a large deity murti in a temple setting, dressed in an orange and red silk garment and a red-orange turban-like headpiece with a gold tiara set with a central gemstone. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers drape the figure, and gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace are visible. The figure is a statue rather than a living person, so no physical person is present.2008-10-02A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, shown in close view. A large hooded cobra-shaped gold crown with five serpent heads rises above the figure, with dangling green gemstone pendants. Garlands of red roses and white roses hang down on both sides. Beneath the crown is an orange and gold turban-like cloth, a jeweled gold band across the forehead and a red gem pendant. The body wears white cloth with a gold border, set on a gold-patterned pedestal base. Green leaves are tucked behind the crown. The background is blurred with gold and pink-and-green fabric. No living person is visible.2011-08-29 +1 copies