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December 27 2007

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Two seated statues in saffron-orange robes are shown outdoors before a decorated backdrop. The statue on the left is white marble with a saffron head wrap and a gold-and-beaded necklace with a pendant, its right hand raised in blessing. The statue on the right is painted in warm skin tones with a saffron head wrap, rudraksha mala and a gold-toned pendant, also raising its right hand in blessing. Both are draped in white and yellow garlands with red flowers. Behind them, a large garland-covered throne-like structure with purple, yellow and white flowers and a golden shawl surrounds a brass oil lamp placed on a low table with small lamps nearby. Marble-look statues depict teacher figures; no living people are visible.February 10 20122012-02-10December 31 20102010-12-31A seated statue of a smiling male sannyasi in saffron orange robes and an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, right hand raised in blessing, left hand resting on the lap. The figure is draped with long garlands of white jasmine, yellow and purple marigolds, and red roses, with rudraksha malas hanging over the chest. Rose petals and a bundle of red roses lie at the base on a white and wooden pedestal. Behind are orange drapes, bamboo poles, and a small ornate shrine containing a figure of a goddess in red and gold. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people appear in the scene.A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with orange and white drapes and garlanded with marigold-and-white flower strings. Two large golden-brown statues stand behind a central Shiva-linga altar draped in flowers; the statue on the left wears an orange turban and holds a damaru-like instrument, and the statue on the right wears an orange garment and a tall dark cap. In the foreground, two seated figures in saffron-orange robes with orange head wraps sit before the altar, one with hands raised in blessing. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the base, and green trees frame the open-air setting.A white marble statue of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange head wrap with a red tilak mark, raising one hand in blessing and holding a rudraksha mala around the neck. The statue is adorned with an ornate jewelled necklace and a dark maroon velvet covering with silver embellishments. Marigold and red flower garlands hang behind it, with brass oil lamps and a brass vessel placed in front on a stand. Background shows blurred greenery and a red structure. No physical people are visible; this is a statue depiction.2010-11-03A 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.2010-10-12April 01 20112011-04-01A white marble seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange head wrap, sits in a blessing mudra with right hand raised, in front of a large golden deity murti draped with a pink garment, a gold crown and a hood-like halo. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang on both sides. A white cloth with a gold border covers the base, and tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. The setting is a gold-trimmed temple shrine with red curtains. The seated statue is a depiction, not a physical person, and no people are visible.2010-11-25A white marble statue of a seated sage in orange saffron robes and an orange turban with a red bindi, hands raised in blessing. It wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and is framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and rudraksha beads. In front stand brass puja vessels including a kalasha-style pot, bowls, a lamp and a sprinkler, with an ornate gold canopy and blue draping behind. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, not a living person.2011-11-16November 02 20102010-11-02December 14 20102010-12-14