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January 01 2010

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Photo of a temple ritual in a gilded shrine. In the left foreground a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a gold chain, sits and pours liquid from a silver vessel toward a central figure. The central figure is a seated statue in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, a beaded necklace and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Behind it stand a tall golden deity murti with a red cloth backdrop, a yellow and red flower garland hung with large yellow beads, and a white draped cloth on the right. Brass lamps, silver bowls and a metal tray with flowers sit on the altar in front.2011-01-17A white marble statue of a seated saint is the main subject, dressed in a teal-green robe with a brown headcloth and a small pendant on a cord. It sits on a gold throne flanked by a red silk drape, garlanded with pink flower strands and yellow marigold garlands with purple accents. Brass oil lamps and a silver-lidded vessel stand in the foreground, with petals scattered on the floor. A small pink-garlanded figure appears at the right edge. This is a photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, with no living people visible.2010-09-11June 23 20132013-06-23 +1 copiesPhoto 11728760 +2 copiesA white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a raised right hand in blessing. The statue sits on a pedestal before a shrine decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, gold ornaments and red and blue silk drapes. Brass oil lamps, a brass bowl of red flower petals and a brass pot stand in the foreground. A pale cloth with a gold-bordered edge covers the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A white marble statue seated in a meditative pose with the right palm raised in blessing, wearing an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a silver ornamental collar. It sits on a white cloth-draped seat before a deity murti dressed in red and blue garments, with yellow and red flower garlands draped around the altar. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a shallow bowl of rose petals and an open book with a metal clasp are arranged on the altar in front. Gold-framed carved panels flank the altar, and a red cloth covers the lower area. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2010-11-09September 28 20112011-09-28A white marble statue of a seated sannyasi figure dressed in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap, raising its right hand in blessing. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest. Behind the statue, a golden throne-like seat and a golden pedestal are decorated with floral garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Red drapes and brass oil lamps frame the scene in a temple-like setting.2010-10-12A seated man in white clothes sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaste before a shrine. Behind him stands a dark-faced deity murti with a tall white crown, layered gold and red necklaces, and a red-and-gold garment, framed by a red and white flower garland and a gilt arch. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, a small red-clad figure sits at the base, and a tray holds fruit, bananas, flowers and a brass vessel. The man has long dark hair and no visible saffron or crown cues, so his identity is uncertain.2010-01-01 +1 copiesJune 23 20132013-06-23 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA white marble statue seated in a golden throne, dressed in orange silk robes with a saffron head wrap, a rudraksha mala around its neck, and a raised right hand in blessing. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang from the throne and drape across the figure. Behind it stand ornate gold and brass shrine fixtures, red cloth and a gilded kalasha-style finial, with brass lamp stands on either side. The statue is a depiction of a guru figure, not a living person; no living people are visible.2010-10-12