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A photo of a decorated open-air shrine under a stone pavilion, with orange and red draped cloth and bamboo-like poles. Central deity murti figures in orange and red with a shivalinga and a large floral garland of yellow, white and purple flowers. Two seated figures in saffron robes with orange turbans, garlanded in white and purple flowers, flank the shrine, one with a hand raised in blessing. A person in orange robes kneels at left arranging brass pots and offerings on a white cloth. Brass lamps, kalasha vessels and a small framed deity image sit on the floor. The seated figures appear to be statues, not living people. No a person candidate is visibly present as a living person.

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December 11 20112011-12-11December 26 20092009-12-26A 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.2010-12-27December 30 20072007-12-30A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing a garland of pink and white flowers, stands at left holding a ceremonial lamp near a decorated shrine. Behind is a golden deity murti pair seated on a pedestal, adorned with large flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white, a gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. A second person in orange stands beside him at the lower left. Floral arrangements and marigold garlands frame the shrine, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor. The figure's distinctive hair, saffron robes and garland fit the a person cues, so the candidate is in person and identified as probable.2009-12-24December 28 20082008-12-28December 11 20112011-12-11December 29 20072007-12-29December 26 20082008-12-26December 11 20112011-12-11A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti pair seated on a throne under a golden arch. The two figures wear orange garments, crowns or headdresses, and heavy jewelled necklaces, and one holds a trident-like staff. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the arch and the central seat. Below, a smaller white statue of a seated devotee in orange cloth with a flower garland sits on a wooden stand. Brass oil lamps, a white cloth-covered table, a brass plate of offerings and scattered petals surround the shrine on a grey stone floor, with red curtains at the sides.2010-12-27December 28 20082008-12-28