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A photograph of a shrine featuring a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with one hand raised in blessing and a rudraksha mala around the neck, placed before a larger deity murti draped in orange and purple cloth. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the figures, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass vessel sits in front on a dark cloth. The gilded arch and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.

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December 18 20102010-12-18December 18 20102010-12-18December 18 20102010-12-18Photograph of an ornate shrine inside a temple-like hall. Central seated figure, a deity murti with a multi-hooded cobra crown, dressed in orange and purple garments and adorned with jewelled earrings, is hung with a long garland of yellow, purple and magenta flowers. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and matching turban, hands raised near the face, with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass vessel and offerings in the foreground. Carved gold-toned pillars frame the shrine. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person; no living people are visible.2010-12-18A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, right hand raised in blessing, is decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. Behind it, a larger orange-clad figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by more flower garlands and red curtains. In front, brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel and scattered marigold petals sit on a wooden stand, with a brass oil lamp to the right and a white cloth draped on a table at left. The setting is an open temple-style shrine with carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-12-27Photograph of a temple shrine with a white marble statue in orange robes seated before a larger orange-draped figure on an ornate throne, both garlanded with yellow, purple, white and green flower garlands. The statue wears an orange turban, its right hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamp, brass bowls and offering plates sit in the foreground on a stone platform, with a white-draped table and red curtains at the sides. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-12-27A standing man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and a long gold-beaded necklace waves with his right hand in front of a shrine. Behind him, a golden-crowned deity murti with orange clothing and a trident-like emblem sits on a throne, flanked by a second orange-clad figure, all draped with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. Below, a smaller seated orange-robed figure with a garland rests on a peetha beside brass lamps, a kalasha and offering vessels on a stone platform. Red curtains and a pillared stone pavilion frame the scene. The standing man is an appearance-based candidate; the cues are his long swept-back hair, saffron robes and gold necklace, but the image gives insufficient certainty on identity, so the candidate is marked unsure and no identity is asserted.2010-12-27December 18 20102010-12-18November 21 20102010-11-21A photograph inside an open-sided temple shrine with ornate pillars and a carved ceiling. A barefoot young man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth, holding a silver tray, stands at left. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes and a headband performs an aarti with a lit lamp in front of a decorated deity murti. The central figures are seated on a throne-like dais draped in orange, framed by large garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A small white statue in orange, also garlanded, sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and a brass vessel with offerings is on the table. The aarti scene is consistent with a puja.2010-12-27A temple shrine scene with a golden arched niche and red curtains. Two large painted deity murtis sit on a raised seat, one with a trident and a damaru-like drum, both wearing orange garments, floral garlands in yellow, orange and purple, and crowns. In front, a white marble statue of a sage in orange robes with rudraksha mala and a saffron turban sits with hands raised. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, a brass pot and a folded cloth with offerings sit before it. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and murti.2010-12-18A temple shrine photograph showing a large statue group under an ornate gold arched frame with a red backdrop. Two deity murtis sit on a raised dais: a figure with a crown, orange turban, trident and rudraksha mala, and a consort figure in orange and gold wearing a crown and jewelry, with a purple cloth draped below. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang across them. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange robes and a tall orange turban, with a white face, sits before them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass vessel sits on the floor, and orange curtains frame the open pavilion. A small seated figure appears at the right edge. Text is visible in the corner.2010-12-18