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March 02 2011

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A white marble statue of a seated sage with a red bindi on the forehead, wearing a white turban and white shawl, raising one hand in blessing. It wears an orange-red marigold-like garland and a rudraksha mala with a pearl necklace. It is framed by yellow and purple flower garlands, orange and red draped cloth, and a brass kalasha and brass vessels in the foreground. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2011-02-02A white marble statue of a smiling figure with hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white turban with a silver border, a red bindi on the forehead, a red-orange flower garland, and a black and white bead mala around the neck. Behind it, out-of-focus orange robes and a glittering silver ornament appear at the left edge. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene.2011-02-02October 03 20102010-10-03A white marble statue of a seated figure in an orange turban and orange saffron-coloured robe with gold brocade border, raising one hand in blessing. A gold pendant on a beaded chain hangs at the chest and a red tilak marks the forehead. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape around the statue, and a larger deity murti with gold crown and jewelled ornaments stands behind. Brass bowls sit at the sides of the seat, and the setting is a temple shrine with elaborate silk and jewelled decoration.2010-10-03November 04 20102010-11-04October 03 20102010-10-03A white marble statue of a seated saint with a white head wrap and a red tilak on the forehead, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure wears a white cloth and a red-orange flower garland, a dark bead mala, and a pearl necklace. Behind it, a red and orange draped backdrop is framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands. In the foreground, brass ritual vessels and a black-handled bell or lamp stand sit before the statue. The statue is a murti, not a living person.2011-02-02December 14 20102010-12-14December 31 20102010-12-31A white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in an orange saffron turban and orange draped robe with gold trim, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, raising one hand in blessing. Beside it stands a brass oil lamp, and behind it hang yellow and purple marigold garlands and an ornate jewelled necklace on a maroon velvet cloth. The setting is an outdoor temple pavilion with red pillars and a brass pedestal lamp. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue depicting a teacher, not a physical person.2010-11-02 +1 copiesA white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban with gold border, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with the right hand raised in blessing. The statue is decorated with garlands of white jasmine and green leaves, yellow fruits and a sparkling ornamental backdrop, set against white and maroon draped cloth. In the foreground, a devotee's hand holds a brass lamp, and brass vessels and pink flowers rest on the table. This appears to be a temple ritual setting with the murti being honoured with offerings.2011-01-17A white marble statue of a smiling figure in an orange-red turban with a small red bindi, wearing a flowing red-orange shawl edged with gold and a long gold bead necklace with a gold pendant holding a small kalasha-like finial. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Behind are garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and a striped gold and white drape. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Swamiji (probable) cues are the orange turban, orange shawl and rudraksha-style bead mala, shown only as a statue.2011-01-28