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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.

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November 29 20112011-11-29December 13 20112011-12-13A 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 is richly adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses that wrap around it in bands. It wears an orange cloth wrapped as a turban-like crown, a jewelled diadem with a red stone, a silver and gold ornamental ear or head piece with green drop stones, and a silver necklace. Rudraksha beads hang from the neck over a golden ornamental base, and a silver ceremonial implement rests against it. Green fabric and a gold metallic plate appear in the background. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2011-12-16Close view of a deity murti. It is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and white cloth drapes its base. A gold decorated base or pedestal sits below, with red fabric and teal and gold textiles behind. No physical people are visible; the image is a photograph of the murti.2010-12-16Close view of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin cloth, its face covered by a folded red, orange and green silk cloth with a jewelled white-and-gold band and a diamond-like pendant. Garlands of yellow and red roses and dark rudraksha malas drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves between the flowers. Golden hands and ornate golden throne or seat details fill the background, with green gemstone crown ornaments above.2013-10-22Close-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.2010-12-28Close-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.2010-12-31August 03 20132013-08-03Close-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.2011-02-02A close view of a large gold-toned ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object, richly decorated with embossed floral and scroll patterns, a band of white stones and a central red and orange gemstone, and hung with rudraksha mala strands ending in silver caps. The vessel is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. No people are visible.2013-07-22A deity murti of Lord Shiva seated on a golden throne, its face covered by a silver face mask with a red tilak mark and a dark rudraksha-style mala hanging down the chest. The idol is heavily adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white and red strands, and green leaves draped over the shoulders and arms. Golden hands and a multi-faced golden crown with ornate ornaments frame the figure, with a blue and gold embroidered cloth at the base. In the foreground are brass ritual vessels and a decorative brass lamp stand.2018-12-31 +1 copies