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June 21 2009

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June 25 20092009-06-25Close-up photograph of a large ornate gold deity murti or kalasha-shaped sacred object richly decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands wrapped around it. Gold hooded serpent-head ornaments with green gem pendants crown the top, and a bejewelled gold band with diamond-like stones encircles the middle. Behind it a gold-embossed panel and red and gold draped cloth are visible, and a gold filigree base sits at the bottom.2009-06-25 +1 copiesJune 18 20102010-06-18December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesNovember 05 20132013-11-05January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesA close-up photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam with a golden cobra hood canopy of five serpent heads set with green gemstone drops, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands and green leaves. Behind it, a figure in red and gold brocade and a white silk garment with gold embroidery and jewelled necklaces is partly visible, with a jewelled arm and bangles at left. The lingam rests on a golden peetha with a gold-embossed base. A watermarked copyright line appears at upper right and a small logo at lower left, though these are not described as content. No people are clearly in the foreground as persons; the figure shown is a decorated deity murti.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial object, a golden cylindrical form with banded ornamentation and jewelled rings, draped with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and green leaves. Behind it sits a larger gilded figure with a crown-like headdress set with green stones and a golden hood-like backdrop, against red fabric. A gilded railing with embossed floral patterns runs along the bottom. No people are visible.2010-09-14March 03 20112011-03-03A gilded Shiva lingam adorned for worship, shown close-up at the centre of the frame. Its golden body has embossed decorative bands and a horizontal row of diamond-like studs, a tripundra-style marking. Above it rises a golden naga hood with five serpent heads set with green stones, and a dome of green leaves surrounds the top. Yellow marigold garlands and deep red rose garlands drape down its sides and base, and a green leaf rests at the bottom. Behind it, a red cloth and jewelled, embroidered fabric of white and gold appear, with a golden pedestal beneath. No people are visible.2010-07-13