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April 24 2016

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A silver-toned statue of a standing figure in a niche with an ornate silver arch, lit by purple and blue lights. The figure wears a layered turban with pleats, ornate necklaces, a beaded garland with red stones, and a draped patterned silk garment in blue and gold tones. The right hand is raised in blessing while the left hand rests at the side. Two tall silver oil lamps flank the niche, and colourful tassels hang on the right. This is a statue, not a living person.2016-04-04Photo 11702451May 03 20162016-05-03 +1 copiesA golden statue of a saint stands in an ornate shrine niche decorated with mirror-work and gilded carvings. The murti wears an orange-gold turban, a green and red patterned shawl, layered jewelled necklaces and a raised right hand in blessing. Flanking it are tiered multicoloured tassel hangings in red, orange, green, blue and white, a silver ceremonial shield, and brass oil lamps. Red placards in front read Bhagavan Paramahamsa Nithyananda and Presiding deity(ies) of Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru, Aadheenam. The statue is a depiction of a deity-like figure, not a living person.2016-05-03July 04 20162016-07-04November 23 20172017-11-23A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12A gleaming metallic statue stands in a gilded arched niche, its face and hands polished bright. The figure wears a yellow turban topped with a jewelled crown, a yellow dhoti, layered gold necklaces set with red and green stones, and large earrings. Its raised right hand shows a blessing gesture. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers drape the figure, and pink and green silk shawls frame it. This is a deity murti or devotional statue, not a living person, and the niche and floral decorations suggest temple worship.2011-06-09A purple-lit deity murti stands on a pedestal, adorned with a pink-and-gold turban topped with a large jeweled medallion, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and a shimmering pink silk garment with a long embroidered shawl draped over the arms. Four arms are visible, two raised and two lower, with the hands in abhaya and varada-like poses. Behind it hangs a dark board with a person script lettering and an oil lamp glows at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05April 24 20162016-04-24May 31 20172017-05-31December 19 20162016-12-19