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December 31 2010

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December 31 20102010-12-31A white marble statue seated on a throne draped with orange and gold fabric, wearing an orange robe, a gold-and-orange turban with a red bindi, and a long rudraksha-style bead mala. The statue's raised right hand shows a blessing gesture. It is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green foliage. In front stand brass kalasha-style vessels, small brass bowls and glass cups, with a folded green and white cloth on a brass tray at right. The image is a photograph of a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-12-14A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes, with an orange head wrap and a red bindi, raises its right hand in blessing. The statue is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, and wears a golden necklace. Behind it stands a red-draped throne backdrop with more garlands. In the foreground are brass vessels, a brass lamp stand, a bowl of flower petals and a green silk cloth. No physical people are visible.2010-12-28A white marble seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and a rudraksha mala, right hand raised in blessing, is the central subject. The statue sits before a gold ornamental backdrop and a gold pedestal, garlanded with long strands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. Flowers lie at the base and a gold oil lamp stands at the right edge. Partly visible at the right is a red-clad figure in a gold and red ornamental setting. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-10-12December 14 20102010-12-14November 16 20112011-11-16A white marble statue of a seated saint with a white head wrap and a red tilak on the forehead, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure wears a white cloth and a red-orange flower garland, a dark bead mala, and a pearl necklace. Behind it, a red and orange draped backdrop is framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands. In the foreground, brass ritual vessels and a black-handled bell or lamp stand sit before the statue. The statue is a murti, not a living person.2011-02-02A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and one hand raised in blessing. The figure sits before large ornate gold vessels decorated with floral relief, garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower strands. Brass pots, a small lamp and ritual vessels sit in the foreground against a red draped backdrop, with a red-robed deity figure partly visible at right. The statue is a depiction, not a person, so no physical people are present.2010-11-08October 03 20102010-10-03A white marble statue of a seated figure in an orange turban and orange saffron-coloured robe with gold brocade border, raising one hand in blessing. A gold pendant on a beaded chain hangs at the chest and a red tilak marks the forehead. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape around the statue, and a larger deity murti with gold crown and jewelled ornaments stands behind. Brass bowls sit at the sides of the seat, and the setting is a temple shrine with elaborate silk and jewelled decoration.2010-10-03November 02 20102010-11-02A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long gold chain with a pendant and a white flower garland, is the centrepiece of a shrine. The statue sits before a backdrop of a dark green and gold patterned cloth draped over a white cloth, flanked by yellow and red flower garlands. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, a brass lamp and small bowls with offerings are arranged on the altar in front. A cloth wrap is draped over the lamp at right. No living people are visible. The figure is a statue, so it is depicted rather than in person.2010-02-10