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April 28 2016

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May 20 20132013-05-20May 20 20132013-05-20January 15 20132013-01-15A life-sized golden statue of a standing figure with long dark flowing hair, a red bindi and a raised right hand in a blessing gesture. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti with a gold border, a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a beaded red-orange waist band and a beaded necklace. A wristwatch is visible on one arm. The statue stands before a teal satin backdrop dotted with mirror-like discs, framed by an ornate gold-leaf carved arch. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2013-02-05January 15 20132013-01-15February 27 20132013-02-27May 14 20132013-05-14 +2 copiesA golden-framed shrine niche holds a standing statue of a saint, painted metallic gold, with a raised right hand in blessing. The figure wears a red and maroon turban with pearl strands, rudraksha mala necklaces, a large ornate gold pendant, and a rust-brown robe. Red and white flower garlands hang from the shoulders to the feet. Behind it, an orange-gold silk cloth with silver motifs drapes the niche, which is decorated with ornate gold relief carvings of foliage and birds. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-10-10May 14 20132013-05-14A golden statue of a standing sannyasi stands in a gilded arched niche backed by green and gold brocade. The figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder and body, a red-orange dhoti, rudraksha malas and a white beaded necklace with a large pendant, and anklets. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the other hangs at the side. A red tilak marks the forehead. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands beside the niche. The scene is a temple or ashram shrine.2011-12-28A golden statue of a standing male figure with long black hair and a red bindi, set in a gilded arched niche against a green silk backdrop. The figure wears rust-orange dhoti with gold borders, a rudraksha bead garment across the chest and shoulders, and layered white and red bead necklaces and armbands. The right hand is raised in blessing and the left hangs down holding a small red-tasselled item. The figure stands on a rounded base, with red-painted toenails. The statue is an image of a teacher figure and does not depict a physical person present in the scene.2013-09-15June 07 20132013-06-07