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September 20 2011

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A standing statue of a saint with long black hair and a red tilak on the forehead, the face painted silver-gold. The figure wears a rust-red dhoti with gold borders and a wrap, layered brown rudraksha and bead malas, and a small gold pendant. The right hand is raised in blessing. A thick garland of red, yellow and white flowers hangs from the shoulders to the feet. Behind is a blue sequined curtain framed by ornate gold carved arch work, and a yellow silk cloth lies at the base. The statue is a depiction, not a person present, and a printed copyright mark appears on the image.2013-07-12 +1 copiesA golden statue of a standing figure, not a living person, in a temple-like setting with carved stone pillars and an ornate gilded frame. The statue wears a maroon turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and crescent-shaped motif, a heavy red and gold necklace, and a white and red flower garland. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and its left hand is lowered, with gold bangles on the wrists. The lower body is draped in a maroon cloth with gold borders, and a red-and-gold sash hangs from the waist with flower decoration. Glass panels and greenery are visible at the left edge, and red drapery hangs at the right.2014-08-11A gilded statue of a sannyasi stands in an ornate golden arched niche with a green silk backdrop and red draped fabric. The statue wears an orange-red turban, orange-red dhoti and upper cloth, a rudraksha mala, a large ceremonial pendant necklace, and earrings. Its right hand is raised in abhaya blessing gesture, and it stands on a red cloth-covered base sprinkled with white beads. A brass oil lamp stand is partly visible at the left edge. No living people are visible.2011-08-20June 20 20132013-06-20June 26 20132013-06-26September 28 20142014-09-28A 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 copiesAugust 15 20132013-08-15A golden statue of a standing male figure in an ornate gilded arched frame with a turquoise satin backdrop studded with round mirror-like discs. The statue wears an orange turban with a small red bindi on the forehead, an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style drapery, a white flower garland draped to the waist, and a rudraksha mala. It raises its right hand in a blessing gesture and wears bangles on the wrist. The frame has carved floral and bird motifs. The figure is a deity murti or devotional statue, not a living person.2011-07-05September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesA golden statue of a man stands within an ornate gilded arch niche against a green curtain with gold dots. The figure wears a red-orange turban with a fan-shaped top, an orange-brown robe, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-and-gold bracelet. Its right hand is raised in blessing and it is draped with thick red, orange and white flower garlands. A red bindi marks the forehead. The statue appears to be a murti or portrait sculpture, not a living person.2013-06-26June 29 20132013-06-29 +1 copies