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March 06 2013

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A close photograph of a deity murti. Five golden cobra hoods with green gemstone pendants arch above, with a sprig of green leaves at the top. A layered garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs over both shoulders, and a strand of rudraksha beads drapes down the front. A silver jeweled band and a silver-threaded necklace complete the adornment. No physical people are visible, only the decorated murti and a gold and red background.2011-09-13A deity murti, a dark stone or metal form of a Shiva lingam-like figure draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban-style covering. The murti wears layered gold bangles studded with white stones, a jewelled necklace with green and red gems, and a long rudraksha mala. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang down both sides, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads and green gem drops arches overhead with green leaves tucked beneath. A pink and magenta cloth and teal fabric appear at the edges. No people are visible.2011-10-11A decorated deity murti of a serpent-hooded form is the central subject, seen from the front. Five gold cobra hoods rise behind the head, with green leaves, a golden and orange turban-like cloth wrapped over the top, and a silver-studded band across the forehead. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over the shoulders and arms. A red-and-gold silk cloth covers the body, with a gold coiled serpent form around the base. Red satin draping and blurred sparkling decorations fill the background. No people are visible.2010-11-09September 19 20112011-09-19Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02A 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.2011-09-28September 19 20112011-09-19November 16 20112011-11-16Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. Its face is covered by a large mound of green leaves and an orange-red silk cloth with gold border. A five-headed golden serpent hood (naga) rises behind it with green and dark jewelled pendants. Thick garlands of pink roses hang on both sides, and a blue cloth is draped over the body with a belt of gold scale-pattern bands. Dark rudraksha beads hang in strands across the chest, with a band of diamond-like stones across the forehead area. Golden fabric and a blue cloth fill the lower background.2013-06-19A dark stone Shiva lingam is dressed for worship. A gilded five-headed cobra hood with green and dark jewelled pendants rises behind it. An orange cloth wraps the top, with a crystal ornament and white pearl strands at the front. The lingam is draped with pearl necklaces, rudraksha malas, and a jewelled gold band with a red stone. Garlands of red and yellow roses frame the sides, and green leaves sit at the top. The base is a broad gold yoni-pitha, with orange cloth and gold trim. Behind, blurred orange and red garlands and fabrics fill the background. No people are visible.2011-09-19March 06 20132013-03-06June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copies