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December 22 20132013-12-22A young shaved-headed devotee in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at left, with white ash stripes on his arms and forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck, offering green leaves. Behind him, a golden-framed arched niche with a green curtain holds a golden statue of a standing figure with raised right hand in blessing, wearing an orange turban with a red tilak, brown-red robes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, draped in red, orange and white flower garlands. Yellow chrysanthemums and red flowers are heaped at its base, and a partial golden murti is visible at upper left. The statue is a sculpted depiction, not a physical person.2013-12-22September 27 20182018-09-27A shaved-headed young priest in orange robes with white horizontal arm markings kneels at left, bowing his head and offering flowers at the base of a golden statue. The statue stands in a golden arched niche against a green cloth backdrop, wearing a saffron head wrap, maroon robe, rudraksha mala and layered garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Yellow chrysanthemum and red petals are heaped at its feet. A second golden figure with a crown and garlands appears at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person, and the visible scene shows padapuja-style floral worship.2013-12-22December 22 20132013-12-22June 12 20142014-06-12Photo 11738530December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesPhoto 11743861 +1 copiesA priest with a bare back and white dhoti with gold border, wearing a white turban and rudraksha mala, applies white paste to the chest of a golden-bronze statue. The statue wears a white and green turban with a green fan-shaped ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds. Behind it stand ornate gold and jeweled backdrops and a red curtain, indicating a temple or ritual setting.2025-07-02Photo 11738563October 15 20082008-10-15