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May 15 2012

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Photo 11744002Photo 11726193Close-up photograph of a deity murti or statue draped in a rich ornamental setup: multiple strands of white pearls and dark rudraksha malas hang across the chest, a jeweled gold collar with rows of white stones and a red-stone medallion sits at the neck, and a silver-and-stone breastplate ornament runs diagonally. An orange cloth drapes over one shoulder and a gold-patterned band sits at the waist. The figure is surrounded by dense red and orange roses and other flowers. No people are visible.2011-09-28Close photograph of a deity murti of Shiva's form dressed for worship, covered with red roses and magenta chrysanthemum garlands and rudraksha malas. It wears an orange turban, a gold and diamond-studded band across the forehead area, and a gold head ornament with green stone pendants. A gold and red fan-shaped backdrop stands behind the murti, and a gold-embossed silver sword-like ornament hangs at its side, with gold ritual vessels in the lower foreground.2011-11-21A decorated deity murti, a dark stone form adorned for worship, seated on a gold base. It wears a red and orange turban-like cloth with a gold crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest, and a gold-embroidered orange sash. Garlands of white flowers and red roses drape the figure, and pink and red striped silk with gold border covers the lower body. The image appears as a photo of a temple idol with a golden hooded backdrop, with no visible people.2016-10-26 +1 copiesJune 28 20132013-06-28November 16 20112011-11-16Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti. Dense garlands of red and coral roses surround it, with a silver ornamental band, rows of rudraksha beads, and a gold ornamented base at the bottom. The lingam's upper form is partially covered by the cloth and jewelled bands. No people are visible.2011-08-08A dark stone lingam is dressed for worship with a white cloth draped around its base, a white jasmine garland with red and green floral accents, and a rudraksha mala hung on either side. A gold kalasha pot with a spout sits above it on a gold stand, and a gold and crystal tripundra band and a silver-toned decorative piece are fixed to the lingam. The murti rests on a golden platform with rudraksha and jeweled cloth at the front. Behind it, red and gold drapery, golden carved panels, and a green silk garment with jeweled necklaces frame the scene. No people are visible.2012-05-06A decorated Shiva lingam is the central subject, draped in a thick arch of marigold, rose and purple flower garlands in yellow, red, violet and green. An orange cloth wraps its upper part, a red cloth drapes its base, and a band of jewelled gold ornaments encircles it. Rudraksha malas and a silver ornament hang from the front, and a gold pedestal with a decorative bowl sits below. Gold kalasha-style ornaments with green stone pendants hang from the top of the garland. No people are visible; this is a deity murti adorned for worship, with a golden shrine background.2011-12-15A dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, wrapped in an orange turban-like cloth and draped with a dense garland of red roses with some orange, yellow and blue flowers. A gold cobra hood with green stone earrings and gold rosette adornments sits above, with rudraksha malas and strands of white pearls across the chest, a diamond-studded gold band and a gold base below. Red silk fabric and gold metalwork frame the scene, with greenery tucked behind the head. No people are visible.2011-09-28A Shiva lingam is dressed in a white cloth draped over its top and a white shawl with green, maroon and gold-bordered edges wrapped around the base. Large rudraksha beads with gold accents form a garland around the lingam, with additional strands of rudraksha and white beads hanging at its front. The lingam is set against a bright red curtain, with a metal plate of offerings and a rudraksha mala visible at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2013-07-10