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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.

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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.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 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 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. 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Red roses, purple and yellow flowers are scattered at the statue's base, and two brass oil lamps burn on either side. A blue cloth draped over a platform sits beneath the lingam. No people are visible; the statue depicts a guru and is not an in-person presence.2024-06-11A 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.2024-09-26Jan 17 2022 sripuram2022-01-17A 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 photograph of a golden statue seated in a gilded arched niche, shown with raised right hand in a blessing gesture. The figure wears an orange and white turban, a white dhoti with gold border, gold beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha-style red bead ornament. Garlands of white jasmine and green, orange and red flowers drape the figure and an altar in front. In front, a dark stone lingam or shivalinga base is decorated with a leopard-print cloth, a gold necklace, a red stone adornment and a brown mala, the setting. Painted figures in blue and magenta robes appear above the niche.2024-10-09Photo of a shrine niche with a gold arched frame and red backdrop, housing a Shiva lingam wrapped with a white cloth and crowned with a white and silver ornament. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves, decorate the lingam and a deity murti in front. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine, and a trident and damaru stand on the left. A copper plate with a small lit lamp, a kalasha-like vessel and incense sticks sits at the base. Rose petals and marigolds are scattered, and a painted floor border of red flowers and green vines surrounds it. No people are visible.2022-06-20