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Close-up photo of a dark stone Shivalingam draped in an orange-red silk cloth and dressed with an ornate gold necklace set with rows of white stones and a central red-and-white gemmed pendant. Gold beaded chains hang down the sides. Marigold-yellow, purple and white flower garlands frame the right and left edges. A red tilak mark sits on the lingam's base and a yellow cloth forms the background. No people are visible.

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A close photograph of a black stone Shivalinga wrapped in a red-orange cloth, adorned with a gold-and-diamond band across its middle, a red gem ornament, and a gold bead necklace draped down its length. Fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and green evergreen sprigs frame the linga on both sides. A gold base or yoni pedestal is visible at the bottom. No people are visible; this is a deity murti shown in close view.2010-12-28July 20 20102010-07-20October 01 20112011-10-01Close-up photograph of a deity murti's upper torso adorned with a layered gold choker set with rows of clear crystal stones and a central red-stoned rosette pendant. Strands of white pearls drape across the chest, and a saturated orange cloth falls over the shoulder. Red flowers and greenery blur in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-01Close-up photograph of a deity murti or ceremonial figure dressed in orange and maroon silk with a gold-bordered sash, wearing a tall decorated crown with rows of sparkling stones and a central red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a gold metal base is visible at the bottom. No physical person is visible; the figure is a statue or murti.2011-02-02Close-up photograph of a deity murti or decorated figure draped in an orange cloth with a maroon and gold-bordered sash. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang over both shoulders. A row of three silver-toned bands studded with white stones runs across the head, with a round gold ornament set with a red stone at the centre of the chest. A large woven golden hat-like shape frames the top corners. The background is softly blurred in red and blue. No person's face is visible.2011-02-02Close-up photograph of a deity murti draped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth, wearing a multi-strand jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant and a heavy gold chain with round gold beads. Two tall pillars of flower garlands frame the image, built in alternating bands of yellow, purple, red, and white blossoms with green leaves. The murti sits on a gold ornamental base or vessel. No people are visible.2010-12-31Close-up photograph of a ceremonial figure draped in orange and maroon cloth with a gold-and-maroon patterned border, wearing a tall crown-like headdress set with rows of white stones and a central round red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a polished silver-toned base appears at the bottom. The face is not visible, so no identity cue is evident. The setting is a temple-like space with red drapery behind.2011-02-02Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial pillar or staff wrapped in red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base. Gold bead strands and bands set with white stones decorate the metal, with an ornate gold base at the bottom. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a temple or hall setting.2010-09-22October 01 20112011-10-01October 01 20112011-10-01Close-up photograph of a gold-plated Shiva lingam (linga) decorated for an alankar. The polished gold column is wrapped in bands of white rhinestones and gold filigree, with a single orange-centred jewelled ornament at the middle. Yellow marigold garlands frame both sides, and red flowers appear at the top corners. No people are visible.2010-07-13