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Photograph of a richly decorated altar with a large gilded statue of a seated deity in pink and green silk, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. In front, a small silver-framed deity murti sits on a draped throne covered in maroon and gold fabric, adorned with rudraksha beads and flower garlands. Gold-toned pillars frame the scene and a small brass lamp sits at the base. No physical people are visible.

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July 25 20142014-07-25A photograph of a shrine focused on a black Shivalinga set on a golden yoni-pitha base and draped with a red and pink cloth. Pink and yellow flower garlands hang down both sides of the linga. Behind it stands a large statue with a green and red dhoti, a gold-framed carved background and a blue curtain. A gold-and-white ornate sculpture of a kalasha with a silver pot in front, and a small mounted figure of a deity with garlands and rudraksha-style beads sits at the base. No living people are visible.2014-08-07A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam and deity murti set before a hanging of orange silk and red and green drapes, with a golden stucco-style frame to either side. The black lingam wears a crown-like silver and gold headpiece with green and yellow bead-tipped hangings, a large yellow and magenta flower garland, and a brown rudraksha-style mala. In front sits a small white marble-like arched altar holding a standing silver-toned deity murti draped with a garland. Brass and silver puja vessels, a silver kettle-shaped pot, a tall brass oil lamp with a wide bowl, and a bundled cloth sit on the ground. Stone-coloured statues of standing figures in red and blue dhotis, with bejewelled arms and a necklace, stand behind the scene.2014-07-26A decorated Shiva lingam or deity murti is central in a temple sanctum, draped with an orange and gold cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A tall three-leaf crown with a serpent hood sits atop the figure, with a rudraksha-style necklace hanging down. Behind it, large golden deity statues with multiple arms and jewelled garments flank the scene, and a teal backdrop hangs behind them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a small silver puja vessel and a kalasha-style pot in front. Note: no living people are visible; the scene is statues and murti only.2014-07-26October 11 20112011-10-11July 26 20142014-07-26 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20132013-02-27A decorated Shiva lingam is the central subject, draped in a red and green cloth with gold borders and adorned with a tall golden cobra hood with green-jewelled tips. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang over its sides, and brown rudraksha beads are strung across it. Behind it, a figure in green and red robes is partly visible, with gold bangles on the arm. The scene is a deity murti display, with no people visible.2014-08-15July 26 20142014-07-26A large Shiva lingam-form deity murti is dressed in an orange cloth and draped with yellow and maroon marigold garlands, with a golden cobra hood above and a rudraksha-like bead necklace. Behind it, painted-gold statues of figures in red, blue and purple garments stand on a backdrop of teal and green draperies. In front, a small silver-and-white decorated murti sits on an orange cushioned throne with a beaded garland, and brass offering items including a silver pot, a small cup and an orange fruit are arranged on a tray. A tall brass lamp stands at right beside a green-patterned ritual cloth. No living people are visible, consistent with a puja display of the deity.2014-07-26A close view of a black stone Shivalinga dressed for worship, set on a golden yoni-peetha base. A golden five-hooded serpent canopy with green gemstone-tipped hood ornaments arches over it, with pink and yellow flower garlands draped down both sides. A brown rudraksha-style mala and a green-and-gold cloth are wrapped around the lingam, and a gold band marks its upper part. Behind it, a figure in a green garment and red skirt, with gold arm bands, sits on a red cloth; a carved gold panel stands at the right. No people are visible in the frame; the deity murti is the main subject.2014-08-15A golden deity murti stands behind a gilded altar with a tall golden peetha-like base and a gold kalasha-shaped finial. Yellow and purple-red marigold garlands drape the image and altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white statue in red-and-maroon robes and a red head covering sits in front of the altar, as a statue rather than a living person. A small red-clad figurine appears at the right edge.2010-10-11