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August 22 20142014-08-22 +2 copiesNovember 21 20142014-11-21A gilded metal statue of a bearded sage standing in a temple doorway, its right hand raised in abhaya-style blessing. The figure wears a tiger-striped shawl over a brick-red garment, a rudraksha mala at the crown of the black hair, and layered gold necklaces. White jasmine garlands with red and yellow flowers hang across the chest, and a red-and-gold dhoti border shows below. Ornate gold carving frames the left edge and granite stone carving stands behind. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no people are visible.2014-11-23A life-sized gilded statue of a bearded sage stands beside an ornate gold-leaf pillar against a grey granite wall. The figure has long black hair with a rudraksha band around the top knot, a red bindi, and a raised right palm. Dense rudraksha malas, jewelled pendants and a red shawl cover the chest, with a tiger-striped upper garment and red dhoti with an orange border. Rudraksha bracelets circle the wrists. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2014-09-02A golden metal statue of a bearded sage with a tied-up black topknot stands beside a gilded doorway. The figure raises its right hand in a blessing gesture, palm outward. It wears layered red beads and rudraksha-style strands, a red garment, a gold and bead chest ornament, and a tiger-striped shawl over the shoulder. White jasmine garlands hang from the neck. The stone carved background is visible behind the statue. This is a statue depicting a guru, not a living person.2014-10-05July 08 20152015-07-08A gilded statue of a standing figure in a temple niche, with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and a small vessel in the left hand. The figure wears a white flower garland over a tiger-striped tunic, a maroon ornate collar, red floral-tied bracelets and a maroon dhoti with a golden border. Ornate gold carved pillars frame the niche.2014-08-11A golden-bronze standing statue of a sage-like figure with a long beard, moustache and tall black hair bun crowned with rudraksha beads. The statue wears a deep red-brown garment with a gold-bordered dhoti and a tiger-striped shawl, heavily adorned with layered rudraksha malas, gold beaded necklaces and garlands of white jasmine, green leaves and red flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya-style gesture while the left hand holds a brass kalasha or lamp, set beside a gold-carved pillar in a stone temple.2014-09-14June 30 20152015-06-30June 27 20152015-06-27August 09 20152015-08-09A gilded statue of a standing male figure. The figure wears a white jasmine garland with red flower strands, a reddish-brown tiger-striped upper garment, a richly embroidered gold-and-red chest ornament, layered gold necklaces, and maroon dhoti-style trousers with a gold border. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-mudra and its left hand holds a small brass kalasha-style pot. A purple cloth is visible at the lower left edge.2014-08-11