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A photograph of a temple shrine showing a gilded standing statue of a crowned figure with a moustache, forehead tilak and a silver staff held in one hand, dressed in maroon and gold garments with an ornate golden collar. The statue stands before an embroidered arch of blue, orange and white beadwork, flanked by tall brass oil lamps (oil lamps) and a small golden lion-throne base with flower garlands. The figure is a statue, so no living person is present. Stone pillars and a carved ceiling frame the scene.

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May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A golden-painted statue of a standing royal figure in a temple shrine, wearing an ornate gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and belt, and a maroon-and-gold dhoti. The statue holds a silver staff in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture. Behind it stands a decorated gold-and-jewelled arch with embroidered textile panels, and brass oil lamps flank the figure. Fresh flower garlands in red and white hang nearby, and a gold lion-throne pedestal with lion figures sits at the base with marigold petals. Plain statue, no living people visible.2013-05-13A golden metal statue of a standing figure in a temple shrine, wearing an ornate gold crown, a broad gold collar and jewelled belt, and a maroon and gold brocade dhoti. The figure holds a silver staff in one hand and raises the other palm in blessing. Behind it is a decorative backdrop of orange, blue and white embroidered panels with sequins, and brass oil lamps stand at either side. No physical people are present, only the statue, so this is a photograph of a murti rather than a living person.2013-05-13A life-size painted statue of a crowned figure stands in a temple niche, raising one hand in blessing and holding a silver staff in the other. The figure wears an ornate gold crown, gold collar and belt, and a maroon and gold patterned dhoti, with a red tilak on the forehead and a moustache. Behind it is a decorative arch covered in mirror-work, white and blue patterns, and gold leaf motifs. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the carved stone ceiling is visible above. No living people are present.2013-05-13A gilded statue of a standing male figure. Brass oil lamps and offering bowls flank the statue, with a white garland at its base. Behind it a decorated backdrop of embroidered arches and a large gilded figure with lion motifs is visible. No living people are present.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A large painted statue of a male figure stands in a temple setting, wearing an ornate gold crown with gem details, a gold chest plate and belt, and a maroon and gold silk dhoti. The statue holds a silver staff in one hand and raises the other palm forward in blessing. Behind it are embroidered arches with sequined and beaded patterns in orange, white and navy. Tall brass oil lamps flank the figure.2013-05-13A standing man with a full dark beard and a smiling expression raises one hand in greeting beside an ornate golden shrine. He wears an ornate gold crown with an orange tassel, a thick multi-strand gold necklace and chest ornaments, and a pale-pink and white flower garland, over a dark reddish-brown robe. He holds a tall silver staff with a rounded top. Beside him sits a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne, dressed in jewelled orange and gold garments with a jewelled crown and a long silver spear-like staff; yellow and red flower garlands surround the throne. Brass bells hang from the ceiling and carved gold panels fill the background. Petals lie on the floor in the foreground. The man's identity is not established by visible text, and the appearance cues (crown, ornate gold jewellery, long-haired presentation) are consistent with the a person candidate.2017-05-05November 27 20172017-11-27May 05 20172017-05-05