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A seated white marble statue of a saint in saffron orange robes, a rudraksha mala around the neck and an orange head wrap, raises one hand in blessing before a golden shrine. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a crown-like halo and a gilded shivalinga-style form beneath a golden canopy, draped with white and yellow flower garlands and purple blossoms. Brass oil lamps, folded white cloth and flower offerings surround the shrine in a temple setting with carved stone pillars.

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November 21 20102010-11-21A white marble seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange head wrap, sits in a blessing mudra with right hand raised, in front of a large golden deity murti draped with a pink garment, a gold crown and a hood-like halo. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang on both sides. A white cloth with a gold border covers the base, and tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. The setting is a gold-trimmed temple shrine with red curtains. The seated statue is a depiction, not a physical person, and no people are visible.2010-11-25A white marble statue seated in a golden throne, dressed in orange silk robes with a saffron head wrap, a rudraksha mala around its neck, and a raised right hand in blessing. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang from the throne and drape across the figure. Behind it stand ornate gold and brass shrine fixtures, red cloth and a gilded kalasha-style finial, with brass lamp stands on either side. The statue is a depiction of a guru figure, not a living person; no living people are visible.2010-10-12A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap sits in front of a shrine, raising one hand in blessing. Long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers drape over the statue and a golden kalasha-shaped pillar. Behind it stand gilded deity murti figures on a golden peetha with red and green cloth, flanked by ornate golden oil lamps and a stone temple arch with carved panels. The setting is an outdoor temple shrine with greenery and a red railing at right.2010-10-12A white marble statue seated in a meditative pose with the right palm raised in blessing, wearing an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a silver ornamental collar. It sits on a white cloth-draped seat before a deity murti dressed in red and blue garments, with yellow and red flower garlands draped around the altar. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a shallow bowl of rose petals and an open book with a metal clasp are arranged on the altar in front. Gold-framed carved panels flank the altar, and a red cloth covers the lower area. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2010-11-09A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti under a red-and-gold arch, adorned with a yellow and red marigold garland. Above the figure rises a multi-headed serpent hood with green stones. The deity wears an orange turban and a gold-trimmed white cloth. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in a red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, one hand raised in blessing and the eyes covered by a yellow cloth. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, with offering plates and flowers at the base. The setting is an outdoor temple-style enclosure with trees behind.2010-10-29November 25 20102010-11-25A photograph of a shrine featuring a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with an orange head wrap and a rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand in blessing, placed on a white pedestal. Behind the statue stands a large golden kalasha-like peetha and a gilded backdrop with a deity murti partly visible, draped with long garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass vessel and a folded orange cloth in the foreground. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-10-12A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a raised right hand in blessing. The statue sits on a pedestal before a shrine decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, gold ornaments and red and blue silk drapes. Brass oil lamps, a brass bowl of red flower petals and a brass pot stand in the foreground. A pale cloth with a gold-bordered edge covers the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange head wrap is the central subject, raising its right hand in blessing while resting its left hand on its knee. A rudraksha mala hangs at its neck. Long garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape around it. Behind it stand ornate gold metalwork panels, a golden throne-like seat and red cloth, with gold lamp stands at the sides. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-10-12A 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.2010-12-27A white marble statue of a seated sannyasi figure dressed in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap, raising its right hand in blessing. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest. Behind the statue, a golden throne-like seat and a golden pedestal are decorated with floral garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Red drapes and brass oil lamps frame the scene in a temple-like setting.2010-10-12