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Close photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva in a gilded cobra-hood shaped crown and back arch, wearing a saffron-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves tucked beside it. White jasmine garlands, magenta flower strands and a dense dark rudraksha mala with gold beads hang across the figure, with gold ornaments and jeweled armlets visible. Gold and green-tinted earrings or pendants dangle from the top, and a gold girdle with bells sits below. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, and the scene is a temple setting with a blurred background.

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A photograph of a ceremonial seated figure framed by an ornate golden cobra-hood canopy, with the seat covered in gold scale-patterned metalwork. The figure wears an orange turban and is adorned with long strands of dark rudraksha beads, white and pink flower garlands, and a purple flower garland; green leaves are tucked behind the turban. Gold and green hanging ornaments decorate the top of the canopy. The figure's face is not shown and no physical person is visible, so this is a deity murti or ceremonial decoration rather than a living person.2011-11-25A close view of a palanquin or ornate golden ceremonial seat draped with white and red flower garlands and dark rudraksha mala strands. A gold and green-accented finial with jasmine blossoms sits atop the canopy. Behind the flowers, an orange cloth wraps a dark stone form decorated with a jeweled band. No people are visible.2011-11-27 +1 copiesNovember 27 20112011-11-27Close photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, with a gilded hooded serpent canopy of five raised hoods above the head. Orange cloth wraps the head, with green leaves tucked on top and a silver band across the forehead. Yellow marigold garlands and magenta flower strands hang over the figure, alongside long rudraksha mala strands with golden spacers and gold-tone ornaments. A gilded base with bell-like details sits below, and a pale cloth covers the body. The background is softly blurred. No people are visible.2011-12-31June 11 20132013-06-11A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a golden cobra-hood backrest and a carved gold-toned seat base. The figure wears an orange-red turban decorated with a silver ornament and a bright green leafy garland over the head, with thick yellow marigold garlands and magenta flower garlands draped across the shoulders and chest. Long dark rudraksha mala strands with gold beads hang down the front, and a gold-tinted crown-like headpiece with green stones is visible at the top. The setting is an open pavilion with orange walls and a metal gate behind. This appears to be a pada puja or ceremonial decoration setting, with the figure clad in white and orange ritual cloth; the figure's identity is not established from appearance.2011-12-31A photograph of a sculpted deity murti seated before a golden cobra hood with five raised serpent heads and green gemstone drops. The murti is draped in an orange and gold brocade cloth, wrapped with a jewelled band, and adorned with long white jasmine garlands interspersed with red flower strands and a rudraksha mala hanging down the chest. A gold-and-red cloth and marigold-type flowers rest on the base in front. No physical people are visible, and the image is a photo of a statue, so no living person is depicted.2013-06-24 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20132013-02-20November 25 20112011-11-25Close photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed for worship. A gilded serpent hood with five golden cobra heads and green hanging gems frames the figure's head. The murti wears an orange and dark green silk cloth with gold zari borders, wrapped over the head, with a jewelled gold band and a gold pendant at the chest. Garlands of red roses and white chrysanthemums hang on both sides, interspersed with brown rudraksha beads and a silver chain. A gold vessel base sits below, with a purple cloth in the background.2011-08-20September 25 20132013-09-25A close view of an ornately decorated deity murti or ceremonial form seated beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy. Rudraksha mala strands with gold beads drape over the figure, alongside white chrysanthemum garlands and red roses. Golden ornaments with green stone pendants hang from the top of the canopy, and a saffron-orange cloth and fresh green leaves surround the figure. A trident-like silver staff stands at the side, and a yellow cloth is visible at the right. No physical people are visible in the frame.2011-11-27