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A decorated Shiva lingam-form deity murti is the central subject, draped in garlands of white, pink and red flowers and rudraksha malas hanging down its front. A gold crown with green stone accents sits atop the head, with gold necklaces and a gold ornamental covering on the chest. Brass oil lamps and a coconut stand in the foreground. Behind it is a large gold prabhavali halo with floral filigree. A gold statue with an orange shawl and flower garland stands at the left edge. The scene is a temple altar display with no living people visible.

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Close photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship, draped in red and white garlands of carnations and jasmine. A large gold crown with green gemstone accents sits atop a black lingam, which has a gold-and-diamond-style band across its front and a red stone at the centre. Heavy rudraksha mala strands and gold bead necklaces hang over the red cloth, and a golden prabhavali halo with flame motifs frames the deity murti behind it. No people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a decorated deity murti on an altar inside a temple shrine. The central figure is a black stone form wearing a tall gold crown, layered garlands of white, pink and red flowers, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold jewellery, with a large silver-and-gold bowl and brass lamps and a kalasha pot in front. Gold framed figures flank the altar, with a gold halo-style arch behind and red drapes at the sides. A framed printed portrait of a man in orange robes hangs above, showing a figure with raised hands and a printed caption. No living people are visible.2009-10-17September 23 20142014-09-23October 11 20142014-10-11September 23 20142014-09-23September 15 20142014-09-15September 04 20142014-09-04August 15 20172017-08-15 +1 copiesA dark stone murti of a Shiva lingam is richly adorned for worship. It wears an orange cloth wrap, a golden band studded with white stones, and a gold-and-gem ornament on its front. Thick rudraksha malas hang over the figure and fresh white jasmine and red rose garlands surround it. Behind it rises a gold cobra hood with five green-jeweled hanging pendants, and a gold arm with pearl bangles appears at right. A glittering silver embellished cloth sits in the foreground. No people are visible; the image is a close view of the decorated deity murti during puja.2011-11-28Photo 11728678 +2 copiesA richly decorated deity murti is seated frontally on a golden throne-like seat backed by a gold arch. The figure wears an orange and green silk drape with a gold and jewelled belt, a large gold crown-like headdress with pointed green and gold tips, and many layers of gold beaded necklaces and bead strands. White and red rose garlands hang over the shoulders. Gold lamp stands with dark bases flank the figure, and purple and gold draped cloth fills the background, with a white-clad figure partly visible at upper right. No physical people are in the foreground image. The scene suggests a festival image adorned for worship.2014-11-18A dark stone Shiva lingam dressed as a deity, wearing an orange cloth wrap draped over its top, a gold and diamond-set band with a red stone pendant, multiple strands of white pearls and rudraksha beads, and a large garland of red, orange and blue flowers. Behind it rises a golden five-hooded serpent hood with green stone drops hanging from the heads. A gilded kalasha-like base and a red and gold cloth surround it. No physical people are visible; this is a deity murti dressed for worship.2011-09-28