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A life-size murti of a seated deity or guru figure is dressed in a brown and orange robe with a red shawl draped over the lap. The figure wears a brown and orange turban with a gold ornament, an elaborate jewelled necklace set with red and green stones, a long white pearl mala, and layered garlands of white, yellow, pink and red flowers. A gold hand-shaped staff rests on one side, and gold decorations frame an ornate golden arch in a temple or ashram hall with other gold-trimmed items around it. This is a statue, not a living person, so the count is zero.

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A photograph of a figure decorated like a deity murti, shown from the chest up in an arched golden frame. The figure wears a maroon turban topped with a jeweled ornament, a dark red-brown garment and a red velvet cloth, and is draped with layered white pearl necklaces, a large red and green gemstone pendant and ornate jeweled collar pieces. Golden hands display a raised abhaya-like gesture and a hand holding a staff. Heaps of marigold, yellow and pink flower garlands and green leaves surround the figure against a blue backdrop. A watermarked copyright line is visible across the lower part of the image.2020-07-05A golden ceremonial deity murti seen from behind, dressed in an orange-saffron garment and red-brown cloth, with a brown turban topped by a red jewel. It wears layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones and gold ornaments, and holds a golden hand gesture and a staff. Garlands of yellow and white jasmine-like flowers, red and pink blooms and green leaves drape across the figure. It sits within a gold arched frame and blue backdrop, with a golden trident and kalasha-like objects at the edge of the frame. No physical people are visible.2020-07-05July 05 20202020-07-05Night photograph of a deity murti. The murti wears a red and gold garment, a tall jewelled crown, a large ornate gold necklace, and holds a spear and other weapons. Garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers cover the palanquin and figure. A person in orange clothing on the left holds a ceremonial bell or lamp. Coloured lights blur in the background, indicating a festival procession.2016-11-05A metallic statue of a seated figure in a brown-red turban and draped brown-orange robe, adorned with a multicoloured jeweled necklace and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. The hands are raised in a blessing gesture. Behind and around the figure are red silk drapes and ornate gold carved frames. The watermarked photo shows a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2017-02-09A photograph of a richly decorated seated figure, apparently a statue or murti rather than a living person, placed on a gold-coloured pedestal beneath an ornate golden arch and a gilded umbrella with leaf-shaped pendants. The figure wears a brown-and-orange garment, a red velvet drape, a jewelled necklace with red and green stones, a red turban-style crown, and holds a staff and a raised hand gesture. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers surround the figure, with flower petals scattered at its base. Two small gold-painted attendant figures in kneeling, praying poses flank the pedestal. The setting appears to be a ceremonial display within a hall. No physical people are visible.2020-07-05A gilded statue of a seated figure in a golden shrine niche, wearing a maroon and gold garment, a jewelled multi-strand necklace, a red and gold decorated shawl, and a golden turban with a crown-like ornament. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms frame the arch. Behind it hangs a deep maroon cloth, and to the right is a carved golden makara-like figure. At left a red and orange embroidered banner is partly visible. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2016-12-05January 08 20172017-01-08April 27 20122012-04-27November 05 20162016-11-05A photograph of a ceremonial moment before a seated deity murti decorated with striped garlands of red, white, yellow and green. On the left a standing figure wears a rust-brown turban with gold ornaments, a red and white beaded garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a brown-gold cloth over the shoulder; the figure holds a long silver staff and gestures with folded hands toward the image. The murti sits on an ornate gold throne with an orange and green silk dress, gold footwear, and a jewelled crown with pink ribbons, in front of a dark red curtain.2015-04-28 +1 copiesA figure in a rust-orange turban with ornate gold ornament and a red-and-white beaded mala stands at left, holding a silver staff and raising a hand in blessing toward a seated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a crown, layered yellow, red and white garlands, and a jewelled breastplate, seated on a gold throne with an orange drape. Red velvet curtains form the backdrop. The standing figure shows long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. Ritual abhishekam-style worship of the murti is shown.2015-04-28 +1 copies