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September 02 2017

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September 02 20172017-09-02Outdoor photo under shady trees at a Nithyananda Peetham setting. A golden-framed arched shrine holds a seated statue of a guru figure wearing a maroon-and-red turban with pink flowers, ornate pearl necklaces, an orange drape and a gold seat, decorated with red, yellow and white garlands. A long-haired person with a red-and-white flower garland, seen from behind in a dark garment, faces the statue in reverence. Two women in red sarees stand at the right edge, and pink petals and flowers cover the base.2017-09-02A gilded deity murti. It is adorned with layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green leaves, plus a heavy jewelled necklace. Its four arms hold a trident-like staff, a lotus-like object and ritual implements. Behind it, a man in an orange garment and a flower garland smiles, partially visible at the top right, with a red backdrop. Several people's bodies are partly visible at the edges in light clothing. The image is a photograph of a temple or festival procession.2012-06-03A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06A golden deity murti. The figure wears a tall gold crown and an orange turban-like headpiece, with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and bangles in white and pink stones. One hand holds a golden vessel and the other is raised in a blessing gesture. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white roses frame the murti against a gold drape.2013-04-21March 13 20132013-03-13A metal deity murti stands against a yellow draped backdrop, dressed in an orange shawl draped over the shoulders and across the chest, with a silver crown and a long white flower garland with red roses hanging to the waist. The figure wears jeweled necklaces, red and green stone ornaments, and a silver-embellished sash, with jeweled earrings. Adjacent garlanded deity figures are partly visible at the edges. No living person is shown.2013-03-08Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti face, with glossy gold skin, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with a striped gold-and-green border, a jeweled ornament with green and red stones at the front, and a strand of white pearls draped down the side. Surrounded by red, yellow and purple marigold and rose garlands, a green silk backdrop, and gold-embroidered cloth, with ornate gold and jeweled decorations at the edges. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30A metal murti of a saint or teacher figure is shown in a procession palanquin framed by a golden ornate arch and red silk drapery against a dark night background. The figure wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe, a jewelled collar of blue, green and red stones, and is garlanded with thick bands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. Its hands are raised in a blessing gesture. A glowing gold ceremonial ornament sits in the lower left foreground. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are counted.2017-02-09A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30A close photograph of a metal murti of a deity figure with a polished copper-gold face, red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a red and orange turban with a jeweled ornament at the front. Ornate jeweled necklaces and earrings adorn the figure. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the murti, and a silver trident stands in the foreground. Behind it hangs orange and gold shimmering fabric. A second murti with a jeweled crown appears at the right edge. The image is a watermarked photo of ritual decor, with no living people visible.2011-10-14December 01 20112011-12-01