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A golden statue of a seated, smiling sage in a turban and draped robe sits cross-legged on a red-painted platform, raising one hand in blessing. Its forehead bears a red mark. In front lies a brass bowl of bananas, a small brass oil lamp, and white and pink flowers. Behind, a dark stone Shiva lingam stands at left and a black stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth stands at right. A lit oil lamp on a tall stand glows at right and a brass plate with a lamp sits at left. No living people are visible.

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A golden statue of a seated figure in a turban and draped robe, right hand raised in blessing, sits on a red-painted step beside a brass bowl of ripe bananas. A pink flower garland is draped over its shoulder and red kumkum marks its forehead. Behind it are black stone deity statues and a dark polished pillar. The statue is a depiction of a devotee-style figure, not a living person, and no physical people are present.2025-05-01A golden statue of a seated figure in a turban and draped saffron-toned robe, right hand raised in blessing, sits on a wooden base before a black stone shivalinga on a yoni-pitha. A marigold rests on the statue's head and a red tilak mark is on its forehead. A brass bowl of bananas and scattered yellow and orange flowers sit on a red platform. Maroon cloth canopy and gold-toned carved panels frame the shrine. Statue depiction only, no physical people visible.2024-09-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden seated statue of a sage in a yellow-orange turban with a yellow flower on top and a red tilak mark on the forehead, one hand raised in blessing. A woman in the right foreground, wearing green bangles and a gold earring, leans in and applies something to the statue's forehead with a small implement. In front of the statue is a brass bowl of bananas and fruit, scattered red and white flowers, and a brass tray with a lit oil lamp and a small brass dish. Behind the statue stand a dark stone Shiva lingam with a pink flower and a black stone statue of a standing deity figure wearing a yellow-orange dhoti. The pedestal is painted pink and red.2024-11-25A golden statue of a seated figure in a turban and blessing pose, with the right hand raised, sits on a red-painted raised platform inside a temple shrine. The statue wears a white-and-yellow flower garland and red roses are scattered at its base, with a tilak mark on the forehead. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the platform on white cloths. On a white table in front, a brass plate holds marigolds, red flowers, small brass bowls, a conch shell and a lit lamp, with an orange cloth folded beside it. A deity murti sits on a brown cloth with a small garland. Carved golden doors and a red curtain frame the background, with a trident-like staff at upper right. No physical people are visible.2024-09-14A golden statue of a seated male guru with a light turban and a pink garland of flowers, raising one hand in blessing, placed on a red-painted pedestal in a shrine. Behind it stands a black shivalinga topped with a yellow marigold garland and a red flower, flanked by ornate silver arched niches, with a trishul and a decorated kalasha to the right. Brass oil lamps, a bell, and trays of rose and marigold petals sit on a white cloth in the foreground, with an orange cloth nearby. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are shown.2024-11-09A shrine photographed indoors with a golden seated statue of a figure in an orange-and-gold turban, draped in pink flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing with legs crossed. Behind it stands a dark Shiva lingam with a horizontal white-and-red tilak marking and pink flower garland, set against ornate gold arches and maroon drapes. A brass kalasha with a coconut sits to the right, and a dark stone deity murti with a bull figure stands at the far right. In front, brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a conch shell, a plate of petals and a lit ghee lamp are arranged on a white tray, with incense and red cloth offerings nearby. Puja items appear arranged for worship; no people are visible.2024-09-18A photograph inside a small shrine room showing a seated golden statue dressed in an orange wrap and orange turban with a red mark on the forehead and a flower tucked above the turban, one hand raised in blessing. Beside it stands a dark stone deity murti with an orange cloth draped over it. A hand holds a lit oil lamp flame toward the statue. A brass pot and a brass bowl of bananas sit on a red cloth in front. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no physical people besides the hand are visible.A golden statue seated in padmasana on a red pedestal inside a shrine, adorned with white jasmine garlands and a marigold garland over a head covering with a red tilak. The statue is raised with the right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a red bead necklace and a red pendant. Behind it stands a magenta and orange draped throne with a metal shiva lingam and bright flower decorations above. Brass oil lamps flank the pedestal, and a table in front holds a brass bell, brass bowls of turmeric and kumkum, a plate of rose petals and a small framed image. Two black stone deity figures stand on either side within gold arched niches, and a brass kalasha-like pot sits to the right.2024-10-01A gold-painted statue seated in a meditative pose with one hand raised in blessing, wearing a gold turban with a red tilak mark, a gold necklace with a large square pendant, and garlanded with pink flower necklaces and a yellow-and-red flower crown. Flanking it are two brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a small seated figure and pink flowers on a red base before it, and a tray of red and yellow flowers, a white conch shell, a brass spoon and small brass bowls on a white cloth. A red cloth lies under the statue with a silver trident and a decorated pot at the right, inside a temple shrine with ornate gold arches.2024-10-28Photograph of a shrine room with a gold-painted seated figure in a shrine alcove, draped in white and yellow-orange flower garlands and a red flower on its base. The figure wears a red beaded necklace with a red pendant and raises one hand in blessing. Behind it are red velvet cloths and ornate gold-toned arched frames on a golden wall. Foreground offerings on a white table include a brass plate of red and orange marigolds, a brass kalasha with a coconut-like pot, a plate of peanuts, a bunch of bananas, a conch shell, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, and a small pink figurine. The statue is a deity murti in the style of a sacred image, and the scene reflects a puja setting.2024-08-24Photograph of a shrine room with a golden seated statue of a figure wearing a gold-coloured turban and layered yellow marigold garlands, with a Shiva linga-like form with red flowers at the top behind it. The statue sits on a red pedestal flanked by two lit brass oil lamps, with a trident and a kalasha-style vessel to the right. A white-clothed altar table in front holds bananas, brass plates of red and yellow flowers, a small kumkum dish, a conch, a brass cup, and lit lamps, with incense smoke rising at the right edge. The walls are gold-painted with ornate arched frames. No people are visible.2024-03-10Photograph of a shrine room with a golden seated statue of a saint in meditation posture with a raised right hand, draped in a pink flower garland with a red bindi and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind it stands a Shivalinga with flowers on top, framed by ornate gold arches and a green and gold cloth. Floor offerings include lit oil lamps, a row of yellow marigolds, a silver tray with rice, turmeric and kumkum, brass bells, a conch, pomegranates on a plate, and a brass kalasha. Two small black stone deity figures stand to the sides.2024-12-06