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A white marble statue seated in front of a large ornate deity murti with a golden hooded cobra canopy and five golden serpent-head finials set with green stones. The seated statue wears an orange-yellow turban with a red bindi, an orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a bracelet, its right hand raised in blessing. The main figure behind wears an orange-and-maroon turban, layered gold ornaments and rudraksha beads, and is draped in red-and-white flower garlands. Brass vessels and a kalasha-style pot sit in the foreground, with magenta silk drapes behind and red roses at the lower edge. No living people are visible.

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A white marble statue of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing. Behind it, a larger deity murti sits under a golden multi-hooded serpent hood with green stone-set ornaments, draped in orange and maroon cloth, a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, framed by garlands of red roses and white jasmine. Magenta silk drapery fills the background, and brass vessels and a flower-decked tray sit in the foreground on a white cloth.2011-07-05A photograph of a shrine arrangement with no living people. In the upper centre sits a large seated figure dressed in an orange-and-maroon turban, a gold-and-silver decorated garment, and a broad golden hooded serpent canopy with five golden cobra heads set with green stones. Thick garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves drape around it, with rudraksha malas hanging across the chest. In front, a smaller white marble statue wearing an orange robe, orange turban and rudraksha mala is seated and raising one hand. Behind them hang magenta and green silk drapes, and brass vessels and flowers sit in the foreground.2011-07-05August 21 20112011-08-21A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated beneath a golden cobra hood with green stone pendants, wearing a green and gold patterned cloth, an orange turban-like head covering, rudraksha malas and a gold waist band. Red and white rose-and-jasmine garlands hang down both sides, with yellow marigold garlands below. In front sits a white-and-orange robed figure statue with a red turban and rudraksha mala, and brass vessels and lamps lie on the platform. Background draped in purple and orange silk. No living people are visible.2011-08-20A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti seated on a golden peetha with a cobra-hood canopy above it, the head covered with an orange and red cloth and a green leafy crown. The murti wears a white dhoti, a gold waist band, rudraksha malas and a pair of long garlands of red roses and white flowers. In the lower left, a white marble statue in a yellow-orange robe, yellow turban, ornate red and gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. A brass oil lamp stands in front, and a small bowl sits at the lower left. Blue and teal draped fabric and gold-carved panels frame the scene.2011-08-19A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti under a golden hooded cobra canopy, its face veiled in orange cloth and adorned with a green-jewelled crown, a long garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers draped around it. Below sits a smaller white seated figure in red robes, right hand raised in blessing, with a red and silver backrest and beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, bowls and vessels stand in front on the red-draped platform, while a white-robed attendant and a green-curtained gilded arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-12-28A decorated deity murti dressed in a white cloth with a gold waist ornament and multiple rudraksha mala strands, framed by long garlands of red roses and white flowers that hang down both sides. A golden cobra-hood canopy with green stones rises behind the head, and an orange and gold cloth drapes the seat. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure wears a yellow robe and yellow turban with a red bindi, a jewelled necklace and a rudraksha mala, with one hand raised in blessing. A brass oil lamp and a small brass bowl sit at the lower edge. Photograph shows no physical people in the scene.2011-08-19November 25 20102010-11-25A white marble statue of a seated sannyasi-style figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with a red bindi and a gold rudraksha-style pendant necklace, raising one hand in blessing. The statue sits on a throne-like seat framed by a golden cobra hood and garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers, with a white cloth draped behind. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, lamps, flower offerings and a folded orange cloth rest on the platform in front. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so it is a depiction.2011-01-28April 07 20082008-04-07A 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.2010-11-25December 15 20092009-12-15