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A photograph inside a temple shows a shaved-headed monk in a red-orange robe on the left, one hand resting on a golden arch frame and the other hand near a brass vessel. In the centre stands a polished metallic statue of a sage with an upraised right palm, wearing a yellow-gold dhoti with red borders and an ash-dusted shoulder. The statue stands on a white-dusted pedestal on a wheeled wooden cart, with petals scattered at its base. Behind it hang garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers.

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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded metal statue of a standing sage with raised right hand in a blessing gesture, wearing a golden-yellow dhoti and a sacred thread, with a white powder marking on the chest and head. A priest in a saffron-orange robe with a golden border, seen from behind, touches the statue's forehead with his fingers while holding a brass vessel. The statue stands within an ornate gold-toned arch on a wheeled wooden platform scattered with flower petals, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs to the right. The statue depicts a sage and is not a living person, so it is not counted.2011-03-03A photograph of a ceremonial metal statue of a standing sage with bare upper body and a yellow-gold dhoti, one hand raised in a blessing gesture, set inside an ornate gilded arch on a wheeled wooden cart. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-red robe stands at left, touching the statue's forehead with one finger, while the base and floor are dusted with white powder and scattered petals. Behind the arch hang garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The statue is the central figure, and the priest is the only physical person visible.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA golden metal statue of a standing sage in a yellow dhoti with a shawl stands within an ornate gilded arch, raising one hand in blessing (abhaya mudra) and bearing a red tilak on the forehead. Flowers, a yellow-and-purple garland and a small offering of petals sit at its base. To the left, a shaven-headed man in a red-orange robe holds a lit oil lamp beside the statue. The setting is a temple interior with carved stone columns and a garlanded backdrop.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA shaven-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold-coloured beads around his neck pours liquid from a golden vessel over a gilded statue. The statue is a standing male figure with hair and a draped dhoti, its hand raised in abhaya mudra, set within an ornately carved gold arch. Strings of red and brown beads hang above, with flower garlands and green leaves at the base. Abhishekam is being performed on the murti.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shows a priest in a red-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, holding a lit oil lamp toward a gilded standing statue. The statue is a smiling sage figure with a red tilak on the forehead, raised right hand in blessing and yellow-gold cloth, set within an ornate gold arched frame. Behind it hang garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and no a person candidate is physically present.2011-03-03A shaven-headed priest in orange-saffron robes with a gold-toned necklace pours liquid from a golden vessel over a golden-coloured statue beneath an ornately carved gold arch. The statue, a standing figure with a raised hand and white dhoti, is coated with the flowing liquid. A woman in a white sari with red bindi stands partially visible at left, and a white figure sits at the lower right edge. Hanging rudraksha-style beads and pink flowers decorate the upper background, with a small golden kalasha-like object at the bottom.2011-03-03A temple shrine interior with a golden metal statue of a standing male figure, bare-chested with a gold dhoti and hand raised in abhaya gesture, set within an ornate golden arched frame carved with floral and mythical motifs. A priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti). To the right, the shrine is decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers, and a potted floral arrangement sits near the base. A carved stone pillar and beaded hanging decorate the background.2011-03-03A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and gold bangle pours liquid from a gold vessel over a gilded standing statue of a sage. The statue, dressed in a white dhoti and shawl, is shown with glistening golden liquid running down its head, chest and arms, and a green leaf rests at its feet. The statue stands in an ornate gold arch with floral carving, and red cloth and a green-and-pink floral garland hang behind. Beaded mala strands hang from the top left, and brass vessels sit at the lower left. A seated woman in white is partly visible at the left edge. This is a scene of abhishekam on a murti, not a human candidate.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +3 copiesA priest in a loose red-orange robe stands at left, raising a lit oil lamp or aarti flame with his right arm toward a golden statue. The statue stands inside an ornate gilded arched frame and wears a draped golden dhoti, with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. Its base is decorated with white flowers. Behind the frame, a wall of marigolds and mixed flowers in yellow, purple and white hangs. A wooden trolley with brass wheels sits at the bottom, and brass vessels are visible at lower left. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and the priest is the only physical person visible.2011-03-03A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap stands with his back to the camera in a temple shrine, raising his right hand toward a gilded standing figure of a sage with raised palm. Beside him, a large deity murti of a standing goddess with a crown and gold ornaments is decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white, and a gold arch frames the figure. The floor is scattered with petals, and a small copper-gold pyramid stands in front of the murti. Brass vessels sit at the left under a rudraksha mala hanging from the doorway. The scene is a temple puja setting; no a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA temple interior photograph. On the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange-red robe with a golden border holds up a lit oil lamp with a flame toward a golden statue. Beside him hangs a strand of wooden or rudraksha beads. The central figure is a golden statue of a standing man with long hair, bare-chested, wearing a gold-toned dhoti, one hand raised in blessing and a red tilak on the forehead, set within an ornate gold-leaf arch carved with floral and bird motifs. Behind it, a wall is hung with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and a potted arrangement of palm fronds and colourful blossoms. A partially visible person in teal stands at the right edge.2011-03-03 +1 copies