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A photograph of a samadhi shrine with a seated statue of a saint in white dhoti and shawl with a red-bordered edge, hands raised in blessing, wearing a white forehead marking, draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. Oil lamps burn on a dark granite base in front, with a brass kalasha-style vessel, a brass bowl, incense sticks, a green leaf with flowers and scattered petals. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated saint statue in a shrine niche, draped in white cloth with a green-edged shawl and wearing garlands of yellow and red flowers. The statue's right hand is raised in blessing. In front, on a dark stone floor, are three lit oil lamps, a brass vessel and a brass pot with a sprinkling of petals and flowers on a leaf. Petals are scattered across the floor. No living people are visible.A golden statue of a seated saint in white dhoti and shawl with a green-and-gold border, hands raised in a blessing gesture, is garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and white flower garlands. A bare brass vessel and a green leaf with yellow flowers and scattered pink petals lie on the dark stone platform before it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, not an in-person candidate.A golden statue of a seated saint, wearing a red and gold turban, red and gold robe and a white and green flower garland, sits with one hand raised in blessing on a green cloth. Yellow marigold petals are scattered before it, a brass kalasha-like bowl and lit oil lamps stand on the granite floor, and tall brass oil lamps (deepa) flank the statue. A pink cloth covers a step behind it. This is a statue, not a living person, in a shrine setting.2022-12-11A seated statue of a guru in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe with a pale pink-and-cream cloth draped over the shoulder, wearing a white and green flower garland and a rudraksha mala. The raised right hand shows a blessing gesture, and a red tilak is painted on the forehead. Golden pillars frame the niche against a pink wall. In front, a brass bell rests on a brass puja plate, lit oil lamps stand on brass stands, yellow flowers are scattered on the plates, and an incense stick and a small lamp burn at the base. This is a statue, not a living person.2022-02-01A golden statue of a seated guru figure in a shrine, wearing a saffron-toned wrap and a golden turban-style head covering, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. The raised right hand is in a blessing gesture and a rudraksha-style mala hangs at the chest. A yellow marigold garland drapes the statue, with red roses laid on the pedestal. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on either side, and smoke drifts in the foreground. Behind are a dark metal figure of a seated deity with a bull, a patterned silver-toned arch, and maroon draped cloth. Physical people: none.2024-09-26A golden statue of a seated guru figure is decorated for worship on a shrine. The figure wears a golden turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a red and gold ornate pendant, and rudraksha-style beads, with a raised right palm in blessing. White and yellow marigold garlands drape the statue, and yellow and orange flowers are scattered on the base. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and behind is a pink and gold draped throne with a bronze-framed backdrop and a brass ritual drum-like object. This is a statue, not a living person, and no printed name is visible.2024-05-10Jan 17 2022 sripuram2022-01-17Photo inside a temple shrine of a seated golden murti of a saint-like figure with raised right hand in blessing, draped in red and orange cloth, wearing a red-and-gold crown-like headdress and white and green garlands. Behind him stands a pink-and-green draped deity murti decorated with white flower garlands, with yellow flowers arranged on the platform. Several brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a lit lamp sits in front on a green cloth. Framed portraits hang on the back wall, including one of a man in orange robes and a smaller framed image of a robed figure at upper right. The floor is polished maroon stone.2022-12-11A seated golden statue in a temple shrine, shown with the right hand raised in blessing. The figure wears a golden turban with a red and gold crest, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, and layered gold necklaces and earrings. Garlands of white chrysanthemums, red roses and pink flowers drape the statue and rest at its base, with three pink petals placed below. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on the red platform in front. Behind the statue are ornate gilded arches, a gold-leafed wall, a blue and purple cloth, and a silver trident with flower decorations. Black stone deity murtis appear at the edges of the frame. No people are visible.2024-09-11A golden statue of a seated figure in a turban and blessing pose, with the right hand raised, sits on a red-painted raised platform inside a temple shrine. The statue wears a white-and-yellow flower garland and red roses are scattered at its base, with a tilak mark on the forehead. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the platform on white cloths. On a white table in front, a brass plate holds marigolds, red flowers, small brass bowls, a conch shell and a lit lamp, with an orange cloth folded beside it. A deity murti sits on a brown cloth with a small garland. Carved golden doors and a red curtain frame the background, with a trident-like staff at upper right. No physical people are visible.2024-09-14A seated golden statue of a saint in a shrine niche, right hand raised in blessing, wearing a red-brown turban with a red tilak, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a silver ornamented necklace over red-brown and cream drapery. Two tall brass lamps with lit oil wicks flank the figure, and a brass plate in front holds a lit oil lamp, red roses, white chrysanthemums and an incense stick. Garlands of white flowers and red petals rest at the base, on a gold-bordered cloth. No living people are visible.2022-03-14A photograph of a deity murti in a shrine niche decorated with a gold arched surround. The murti is dressed in white cloth with gold borders and a white crown-like headdress, adorned with a jewelled necklace and draped in garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side on a red cloth base strewn with white and pink flowers. Behind it a trident with black beaded malas and a decorative pendant leans against the wall. No people are visible.2022-01-17