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A golden seated statue, a murti of a guru figure in abhaya-style blessing pose with the left hand raised, is the central subject in a temple shrine. The figure wears a red and gold crown-like headdress topped with a black Shiva linga adorned with white jasmine garlands, red roses and a yellow flower, plus a red coral bead necklace, a large red gem pendant and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind it hangs a dark magenta cloth backdrop framed by an ornate brass arch, with a trident and a decorated drum-shaped pot to the right. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the statue on a red-painted platform, with a red rose and yellow flower placed at its base.

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A photograph of a shrine niche with an ornate gilded arch and red draped backdrop. In front sits a gold-coloured seated statue of a robed figure wearing a gold turban, white flower garland, red beaded necklace and red gemstone pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. Behind it stands a dark black lingam adorned with a white jasmine garland, a yellow flower, a silver face mask and red-stoned necklace. Two brass oil lamps burn on the red floor, with red and yellow flowers scattered before the statue. A decorated kalasha with a trident rests at the right. The figure is a statue, not a physical person, and no people are visible.2024-08-23A photograph of a shrine niche with an ornate silver arch. A golden seated statue of a guru, wearing a golden turban, a white tilak and a white flower garland, with a large gold necklace, raises one hand in blessing. Behind it stands a black Shiva lingam decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red roses, a white tripundra and a small pendant. Red roses, purple and yellow flowers are scattered at the statue's base, and two brass oil lamps burn on either side. A blue cloth draped over a platform sits beneath the lingam. No people are visible; the statue depicts a guru and is not an in-person presence.2024-06-11A golden statue of a seated guru figure is decorated for worship on a shrine. The figure wears a golden turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a red and gold ornate pendant, and rudraksha-style beads, with a raised right palm in blessing. White and yellow marigold garlands drape the statue, and yellow and orange flowers are scattered on the base. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and behind is a pink and gold draped throne with a bronze-framed backdrop and a brass ritual drum-like object. This is a statue, not a living person, and no printed name is visible.2024-05-10A golden seated statue of a sage, adorned with a large pink and yellow marigold garland and a small crown-like headpiece, sits in a meditative pose with hands folded before a red and gold altar. The statue is draped in an orange and green striped shawl and sits on a red pedestal ringed with yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a kalasha-style pot, a trishul, and a bowl of pink and purple flowers surround it, with incense smoke rising at the right. The setting is a temple shrine with ornate gold arches on the gold-painted wall. No people are visible; this is a deity murti and puja offerings.2024-10-31A seated golden statue, a murti of a guru figure in a meditative mudra with hands raised in blessing, is the central subject of a shrine. The figure wears a pink garland of flowers and a white-and-pink floral garland, and a black stone lingam-like top is decorated with yellow and red flowers and a vertical tilak-like mark. A brass trident stands on the right against a gold-framed arch with maroon drapery behind. In front, a white-draped table holds a brass bell, a bowl of pale ritual items, small brass lamps with lit oil lamps, flower arrangements on orange and maroon cloths, and a conch. Oil lamps flank the statue on a red platform. No physical people are visible.A golden statue of a seated figure in a shrine decorated with gold-leaf walls and ornate silver-toned arches draped in magenta cloth. The statue wears a gold turban with a red tilak mark, a gold necklace, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine strands, red roses and purple flowers. Its raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. A Shiva lingam-like form with a crown-like ornament sits above, and two brass lamps with lit oil flames and marigold petals stand on either side. A brass kalasha and a drum sit on the right beside pink flowers. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2024-08-10A golden statue of a seated figure in lotus-style posture, right hand raised in blessing, placed in a shrine before a dark Shiva lingam with horizontal white lines and a tripundra mark. The statue wears a saffron-gold turban, a pink necklace and an ornate gold chest piece, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds, pink roses and white flowers. Fresh pink rose petals lie at its base, and a brass oil lamp with a flame burns to the right. Behind it hang a magenta cloth and a carved silver arch. No people are visible; this is a statue, so a person is depiction-free and set to none.2024-09-30Interior shrine photo: a golden seated statue of a guru figure with a gold turban, red rose, white flower garland, red and gold necklaces, and a raised right hand in blessing, placed before a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a pink flower garland and set on a red-gold silk cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the statue, pink and red rose petals are scattered at its base, and a brass vessel with a decorated pot stands at right beside a ritual spoon. Ornate gilt arch frames the shrine against a dark red curtain and gold wall. No living people are visible.2024-09-17A seated golden statue in a temple shrine, shown with the right hand raised in blessing. The figure wears a golden turban with a red and gold crest, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, and layered gold necklaces and earrings. Garlands of white chrysanthemums, red roses and pink flowers drape the statue and rest at its base, with three pink petals placed below. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on the red platform in front. Behind the statue are ornate gilded arches, a gold-leafed wall, a blue and purple cloth, and a silver trident with flower decorations. Black stone deity murtis appear at the edges of the frame. No people are visible.2024-09-11A golden statue of a seated guru in lotus-style cross-legged pose, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The statue wears a red and gold turban with a jewelled brooch, a red silk garment, and an ornate gold necklace. A thick garland of yellow chrysanthemums drapes its shoulders and crowns the head, with red roses at the turban. Yellow and orange roses rest at its base, and two brass oil lamps burn on either side. Behind it are ornate silver arched frames and a maroon cloth backdrop. The statue is a depiction, and no people are visible.2025-10-01A 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.2024-10-01Photo of a shrine niche decorated with ornate silver-toned arch framing and maroon drapes. In front sits a golden seated figure, a statue of a guru with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a red and teal silk garment, a red turban with a jewelled brooch, layered white pearl-style necklaces, and a pink flower garland. Behind it stands a black Shiva linga wearing a white and red cloth band, a pink flower garland and a red rose, with a tall trident leaning at the right beside a brass kalasha with decorative beading. Red roses and white flowers are laid at the base, and two brass oil lamps burn with flames at either side. This is a statue and shrine setting with no physical people.2024-11-26