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A golden statue of a seated figure in an ornate gilded shrine is decorated for an annabhishekam. The figure wears a white cloth wrapped in a tall white and pink turban topped with green leaves, and a tilak on the forehead. Its body is covered with a thick layer of cooked white rice, with green leafy vegetables, bok choy and long celery-like stalks attached across the chest and arms. Bunches of green stalks lie at the base in front, and a copper plate sits on the right. Behind the statue, a deity murti in a yellow and green garment stands among garlands of orange, pink and white flowers, flanked by carved gold pillars and red curtains. No physical people are visible.

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A golden statue of a seated male figure is covered in white cooked rice (annabishekam) with green leafy vegetables and greens arranged over the body and head, and a rice-covered white turban-like crown. The statue has a red tilak on its forehead and raised hand gestures. Behind it stands a golden deity murti in a gilded arch with a yellow and green garment and a white and red flower garland, and a dark red curtain. Gilded carved pillars frame the scene on both sides, and a copper plate sits at the lower right. No living people are visible.2024-02-13Indoor shrine photograph of a golden statue of a seated deity figure in an ornate gilded arch with red draped curtains. The central seated figure is covered in white rice or grain and decorated with green leaves, cucumber-like vegetables and stalks, with a white and pink turban and a red tilak on the forehead, sitting on a white cloth. Behind it stand two gold-toned figures: a male figure wearing an orange and green turban and a female figure in a green and yellow sari with gold border, both garlanded with orange, yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the lower right, and gold carved pillars frame the scene. This depicts the aippasi annabishekam, a rice-offering ritual over a deity murti, with no physical people visible.2024-02-13Jan 3 2023 sripuram2023-01-03 +1 copiesDecember 07 20122012-12-07A gilded statue of a seated figure in a temple shrine, wearing a maroon and gold turban with a white feather, a maroon garment with gold border, and layered gold and beaded necklaces. The statue has its right hand raised in abhaya mudra and is adorned with yellow marigold and green garlands. It sits before a golden arched throne with carved lions and peacock motifs, flanked by lit oil lamps on brass stands, beaded hanging strings and a small deity murti in a niche behind. Because this is a statue rather than a living person, no physical people are present; the sculpture is a depiction, and its identity is not established by appearance.2022-12-19 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 4/5/20212021-04-05A golden statue of a seated figure in a maroon turban adorned with a red and white jewelled brooch, a red tilak and white urdhva pundra marks on the forehead. The figure wears a red shawl over a red garment, a white flower garland with red roses, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with pearls and a large ornate gold-and-gemstone pendant. Behind is an ornate gilded arch with carved floral motifs. Statue, not a living person.2022-02-03December 28 2021 sripuram2021-12-28Photo 99179302022-07-13 +1 copiesA seated statue of a figure in a bright green turban and green dhoti-style garment with gold trim, draped over white satin cloth, adorned with white and red flower garlands, a gold necklace and armband. The figure holds a pink flower in one raised hand and rests the other open hand on the knee. It sits on a red cushioned throne before a gold arched frame with potted green plants at the sides. This is a statue, not a living person, and the sculpted figure is shown in a devotional setting.2024-01-03Interior of a golden temple hall showing a seated statue in a gilded arched niche on a raised throne-like platform. The statue wears a red turban, red and white draped robes, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white flower garlands, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with gilded brass elephant figures and potted plants nearby. A red cloth and offerings of small sweets and red flowers lie before the platform. Behind, a tiered golden shrine is draped with garlands, and a dark green deity figure stands at the left. No physical people are visible.2022-01-28 +2 copiesA golden statue in a gilded arched niche stands before a green draped backdrop. The figure wears a yellow turban with a red bindi, long dark hair, a yellow robe, and layered ornate jewelry including a pink and gold necklace and rudraksha beads. White jasmine garlands and red flowers drape the statue, and its right hand is raised in blessing. This is a depiction, not a living person.2012-04-28