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December 26 2010

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December 26 20102010-12-26A white marble statue of a seated guru in a turquoise-blue robe and matching blue turban, with a red bindi on the forehead and right hand raised in blessing. The figure is garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands and purple flowers, and a gold chain hangs at the chest. Behind it stands a large golden kalasha-shaped form and draped blue and purple fabric. Brass lamps, a brass pot, a bell and a small oil lamp with flame sit in front on a blue cloth, with a tray of puja items. The image is a photograph of a shrine display, with no living people visible.2010-12-26October 27 20102010-10-27 +1 copiesA white marble statue of a seated figure in a deep navy blue shawl and blue head covering, with a gold pendant necklace and white jasmine garlands. The raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. Behind it, a golden crown-like ornament and a deity murti are framed by yellow and red flower garlands and teal silk drapery. Brass vessels stand in front, and a sparkling silver-embellished backdrop surrounds the figure. No physical people are visible; the scene is a statue within a decorated altar.December 17 20112011-12-17December 31 20102010-12-31December 21 20102010-12-21March 16 20112011-03-16December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a ceremonial shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and red. A large seated figure in blue robes with a gold crown and ornate jewellery is seen above, with a smaller seated figure in blue clothing and a blue turban beneath it, the lower figure appearing to be a statue or murti rather than a living person; a blue cloth draped over a platform, brass kalasha and vessels, a brass oil lamp, and a glass of liquid on the ledge in front. No physical person is clearly visible as a living human. a person depiction is uncertain.2010-12-26December 31 20102010-12-31A photograph of a deity murti with a large seated figure in blue garments and a purple dhoti-like lower cloth, crowned with a gold headdress and green ornaments, draped in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. In front sits a smaller white-marble statue of a seated figure wearing a blue cloth and headwear, raising one hand in a blessing gesture, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-type vessels, a brass lamp stand and a white altar cloth surround the shrine, indicating puja worship. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures.2010-12-26