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December 29 2010

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A standing metal statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban, raising one hand in blessing, against an ornate gold-toned throne backdrop. Thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers hang from the shoulders to the feet, and a bejewelled necklace with a large pendant rests on the chest. Marigolds and other flowers surround the base. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2010-12-29A photograph of a standing statue in a gilded ornate niche with a turquoise satin backdrop dotted with sequin-like circles. The figure wears a red turban with a red-and-gold band, a red draped garment with frilled edges, a gold necklace, a blue bead mala and a large jewelled pendant with a blue central stone. Its right hand is raised in a greeting gesture, and a thick yellow marigold garland hangs from its shoulders to its feet. The statue has a red bindi-like mark on the forehead and red-painted toenails. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Its bronze-toned skin and ornamental adornments show the typical presentation of a devotional murti in a temple setting.2013-01-12 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07Close-up photograph of a golden-faced deity murti, apparently Hanuman, adorned with a jewelled crown, orange turban, large jewelled necklaces and earrings, and a gold-and-red silk garment. The murti's right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with white pearl and gem embellishment. Yellow marigold garlands and green foliage frame it, and a gold ornate arch sits above. In the lower right, two small doll-like figures wearing orange headwraps with red bindis appear beside it. No living person is visible, and no a person candidate is present.2009-12-24December 27 20092009-12-27A gilded metal statue of a male figure, shown as a deity-style murti rather than a living person, wearing a red turban with gold stripes and a jewelled forehead ornament with a red stone. Ornate silver-and-diamond style earrings, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces in gold and brown, and a red garment with an orange shawl drape over the shoulder. It holds a jewelled silver-and-stone hand ornament with a pink flower tucked in, and a silver staff or mace-like object appears at the left edge. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses surround it, with an orange and gold brocade backdrop.2011-11-11September 21 20162016-09-21A bronze-toned standing statue in a gilded shrine niche with red velvet backdrop, wearing a teal and gold brocade dhoti and shawl, a jewelled turban with a peacock feather and white flower ornament, layered blue and purple jewelled necklaces with a lotus pendant, and heavy garlands of yellow and red roses. The right hand is raised in blessing while the left holds a turquoise bead mala. Below, a small ornate ornament and a seated figure in orange appear at the base. This is a statue, a depiction in a shrine, with no physical people present.2016-08-27June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA life-size silver-toned statue of a standing sannyasi in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair falling behind the shoulders, a red bindi on the forehead, and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace across the chest. The figure raises its right hand in a blessing gesture (abhaya mudra) while the left hand hangs at the side with a beaded bracelet, standing on a base with ornate anklets. It is framed by a dense arch of red, yellow, white and purple marigold and rose garlands. This is a statue, a depiction, not a physical person.2011-12-11July 17 20082008-07-17Close-up photograph of a golden metal statue of a deity or saint figure, adorned with an orange and gold turban topped by an ornate jeweled crown. The statue wears a heavy jeweled necklace, a pearl-and-gemstone chest ornament, earrings, and a gold-and-orange silk garment. Its right hand is raised in a mudra, covered with pearl and gemstone decoration. Yellow marigold garlands and green foliage surround it, with a gold arch and deep red velvet backdrop behind. Two small orange-turbaned plush dolls sit at the lower edge, near the statue's hand. No living people are visible.2009-12-24