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November 21 2011

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Close 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.2011-11-21November 24 20112011-11-24A decorated deity murti, a dark stone form dressed in an orange turban and draped in a teal and gold silk garment, adorned with layers of white pearl necklaces, rudraksha malas and a jewelled gold chest band with a red stone medallion. Red roses and green leafy garlands surround the figure, and a gold hooded cobra-shaped canopy with green gemstone-tipped crest ornaments rises behind it. Gold ritual vessels and flower-covered offerings sit in the foreground, with blurred gold and purple decor in the background. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-09-18Close view of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with dense yellow and pink flower garlands, red roses, green leaves, and long rudraksha mala strands. An orange cloth covers the top, a purple cloth drapes the lower body, and gold bands set with white stones and a red stone pendant encircle it. Above the head hang five gold makara-style ornaments with green stone drops, and a gold chain with a lotus-shaped pendant falls down the front. Gold ornamental bowls sit at the base. No people are visible.2011-11-24 +1 copiesA deity murti, a dark stone form wrapped in an orange turban and draped in a teal brocade cloth, is decorated for worship. Five golden hooded cobra heads with green stone pendants rise above it, and a gold cobra hood stands behind. Red rose garlands and green leaf garlands encircle the figure, with multiple strands of white pearl necklaces and rudraksha malas hanging down. Gold bands set with stones wrap the midsection, and gold vessels rest at the base with flowers and a small gold object in front.2011-09-18December 13 20112011-12-13A dark stone Shivalinga is richly dressed for worship, wrapped in an orange cloth draped across its top and adorned with a gold and jewelled band. Garlands of rudraksha beads, yellow and red marigolds, and green leaves hang around it, and a gold five-headed cobra hood with green stones arches above. A golden shield-like backdrop and a gold base surround the linga. No people are visible, so the image shows a decorated deity murti rather than an in-person or depicted figure.2011-11-15 +1 copiesA decorated stone Shiva lingam, a deity murti, is the main subject, draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A five-headed golden cobra hood with green-stone drops arches over it, and strands of brown rudraksha beads hang from the shoulder. A wide gold belt with a band of white stones encircles the base, and a silver trident-like ornament hangs at the centre. Pink and blue fabric is visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-27A 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.2011-12-16December 31 20112011-12-31Close-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.2011-08-08November 16 20112011-11-16