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Close view of a richly dressed seated figure on a golden throne draped in red and orange silk. A large white and magenta flower garland hangs over a gold-and-red chest ornament with a jewelled pendant, and a rudraksha mala cascades down the front. Above, a golden crown set with green stones and a deep orange turban sit beneath a golden hooded backrest, and a golden staff stands at the right. The figure's gold-and-orange sleeves and red lower garment fill the frame.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A photograph of a deity murti dressed in elaborate ceremonial finery, shown from the front. The face is covered by an orange and red turban and a garland of white jasmine flowers threaded with dark rudraksha beads and red blossoms. A large golden hooded cobra-shaped crown with green gemstone-like inserts rises behind the head. Gold ornaments, a jewelled band and a gold pendant decorate the figure, which sits on an ornate golden seat with flowers at its base. Flanking it are other figures in orange and saffron garments with teal and gold trim, and a golden mace or staff is visible at the right. The background is green draped fabric and gilded decoration.2012-04-28September 19 20112011-09-19October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20112011-09-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a hooded cobra-shaped backrest topped by gold serpent heads with green jewelled pendants. The figure wears an orange turban, a red garment, multiple strands of white pearls, rudraksha beads, a gold jewelled armband and a long garland of red and white roses reaching down the body. A red drape stands in the background. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone since the face is hidden by the turban and no portrait is visible, so the figure is described as a seated figure on a throne.2011-09-17A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti under a golden hooded cobra canopy, its face veiled in orange cloth and adorned with a green-jewelled crown, a long garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers draped around it. Below sits a smaller white seated figure in red robes, right hand raised in blessing, with a red and silver backrest and beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, bowls and vessels stand in front on the red-draped platform, while a white-robed attendant and a green-curtained gilded arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-12-28November 02 20112011-11-02Close photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, wrapped in an orange cloth with a folded orange head covering. A golden cobra-hood canopy with green-gem pendants rises above it, with green leaves and white flower garlands draped around the stone. Rudraksha beads and a silver-jeweled band adorn the lingam, and a gold ornamented base sits below. Behind it, figures in red and pink silk costumes with red flower garlands stand near a ceremonial staff.2013-04-10 +1 copiesDecember 07 20132013-12-07A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti on a golden pedestal, with a golden hooded serpent-shaped crown or canopy above it and green stone ornaments. The murti wears a saffron-orange head cloth, a rudraksha mala, and a thick garland of white and red flowers. Behind it, gold-clad figures and a golden staff stand beside pink satin drapery and green gold-patterned cloth. Two people in white clothes with red and gold borders are bowing or prostrating at the sides, and one person's hand rests near the base. The scene looks like a temple ritual or puja.2012-04-26October 21 20112011-10-21