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Photograph of a shrine room with a golden seated statue of a guru figure, shown with raised right hand in blessing and draped with a garland of red roses, orange marigolds and white flowers. The statue sits on a gold pedestal before an ornate gold arch, with a maroon backdrop. In front, a white table holds brass and copper puja vessels, a copper kalasha-style pot, a small brass lamp, red flower petals, a stack of apples, and an orange cloth. A lit oil lamp burns on the red floor beneath the table. No physical people are visible.

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A photo of a shrine niche with a seated golden statue of a guru figure, its right hand raised in blessing, wearing an orange-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a long beaded necklace and a pink and yellow flower garland. Behind it are golden arched frames and a shiva trident, with a red cloth draped nearby. In the foreground on a white cloth are brass bowls, a tray of rose and marigold petals, a small framed portrait of the same figure in a red turban, a gold-bordered cloth, and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate. No people are visible.2024-10-30A golden seated statue of a guru in a meditative pose, adorned with a yellow marigold garland, red flowers, a red-and-gold rudraksha-style bead necklace with a red gem pendant, and a red and gold cloth draped over the shoulders, sits in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The right hand is raised in blessing gesture. Before the statue on a red ledge are brass oil lamps, a small framed printed portrait of a robed figure placed on an orange-gold cloth with three pink and yellow flowers, a brass plate of red and orange flowers, brass bowls with kumkum, and bananas at the lower left. This is a photograph of a shrine for GuruPuja arrangements; no living people are visible. The statue is a depiction, and no in-person candidate is present.2024-03-10A 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.2024-08-24A 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 golden seated figure in an abhishekam-style shrine is adorned with a thick garland of pink and yellow flowers and an orange-and-green striped shawl. The gilded figure, shown in blessing gesture with a turban-like headdress, is seated on a red pedestal with marigold garlands below. In front, a white table holds brass bells, oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, flower offerings in a bowl, and a tray of bananas, guavas, apples and a papaya. Incense smoke rises at the right, and an ornate gold arched frame surrounds the shrine. No living people are visible.2024-10-31Photograph 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.2024-12-06Photograph 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.2024-03-10A 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 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.2024-10-01Indoor shrine photograph with no people visible. A gilded seated statue in an orange-and-gold silk garment with a turban-style crown and pink flower garland sits on a red pedestal, with raised hand in blessing gesture, flanked by two brass oil lamps. A shiva lingam draped in pink flower garlands with green leaves sits in a gold-arched niche behind, with a dark deity murti to the right. On a white tray in front are a brass bell, brass plate with a lit oil lamp, a bowl of rose petals, kumkum and small brass cups, and a folded gold and pink cloth. Offerings and puja items for worship.2024-11-20