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A photograph of two painted figurines in a shrine setting against a blue painted backdrop with clouds. The left figure is a male sage-like figure with a smooth painted face, a red bindi, an orange saffron turban, an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a white jasmine garland, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident. The right figure is a female deity murti with a golden face, an ornate jeweled crown, a yellow and maroon sari, gold necklaces and a long black braid, holding a golden trident-like staff. A kalasha with green leaves and a flower-decorated pot sits at the left edge.

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A photograph of a shrine tableau showing two figures that are statues rather than living people. On the left, a seated figure with a smooth painted face, a red tilak on the forehead and an orange cloth wrapped as a turban, wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a white jasmine garland, and raises one palm in blessing. Beside him stands a trident, and a crowned female figure in a yellow and maroon sari with gold jewellery and a jewelled crown holds a small object in her hand. At the lower left, an orange-draped brass vessel with a kalasha-style top and a green leaf sits before them, and a blue painted sky backdrop with clouds forms the background. The figures are statues, so no physical people are present.2009-10-10A photograph of two statues side by side in a shrine. On the left, a smooth-faced statue in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap with a red tilak raises its right hand in blessing, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, and holding a golden trident. On the right, a metallic deity murti wears a jeweled crown of pearls, green and red stones, a long black braid, a yellow and maroon sari, and layered gold necklaces with blue stones, holding a lotus-like object. Flowers, leafy greenery and a brass pot with a lamp sit at the left edge against a blue painted backdrop.2009-10-10A photograph of two seated statues decorated for worship against a painted blue and red backdrop. The central figure, a sannyasi-style statue, wears an orange robe and a red-orange head wrap with a rudraksha mala, and is garlanded with white jasmine and green leaf garlands and pink flowers. Its right hand is raised in blessing. Beside it, a figure in a golden crown with green and red jewels, gold ornaments and a yellow-gold garment holds a trident. On the left, a brass lamp and a tray of flowers, petals and a small kalasha sit on a yellow cloth. The statues are objects, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2009-10-10A photograph of two statues in a shrine, with a blue backdrop and a red and gold fabric canopy above. On the left, a painted figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, raises one hand in blessing and is garlanded with white flower strands. In the centre-right, a metal deity murti wearing a jewelled, pearl-and-gem crown, a gold-and-blue embellished necklace, and a dark-red and gold saree holds a trident-like staff; white and pink flowers adorn her hair. Garlands and flowers surround the figures. Nothing physically present is a living person.2009-10-10A photograph of two life-sized figures in orange robes beside a decorated altar. The figure on the left is a seated statue with a smooth painted face, an orange head wrap with a red bindi, a brown rudraksha mala, and white and red flower garlands, raising its right hand in blessing. Beside it sits a golden-faced statue in orange wrap with long black hair, rudraksha mala and a pendant, holding a tall staff. In front stands a metal shivalinga-style base with a crown, red and gold garlands, and pink flowers, with a kalasha-like vessel and a lit oil lamp at the lower left. A painted blue sky backdrop sits behind them. The figures are statues, not living people.2009-10-10A photograph of two life-size figures, both appearing to be statues or murtis rather than living people. On the left, a figure with a smooth painted face and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange head wrap, a rudraksha mala hangs at the chest, and a large white jasmine garland with pink flowers and green leaves drapes the shoulders; the right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. On the right, a golden-bronze figure wears a jeweled gold crown, a white sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces with blue stones, and holds a pearl-strung mala and a golden ritual object; white flower garland adorns the head. Foreground shows gold ornaments, pearl-decorated items and a brass lamp. Blue and pink painted backdrop behind them.2009-10-10A photograph of two life-size sculpted figures in a temple-style setting with a blue painted backdrop and red-and-pink cushion base. The seated figure on the left, a statue, wears an orange saffron robe and orange head-wrap with a red bindi, with a rudraksha mala at the neck, a green leaf garland and white, yellow and red flower garlands, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right, also a statue, wears a red-orange sari with a green border and gold jewellery, with a yellow flower in dark hair. A gold-and-maroon cloth and gold ornaments lie in front, with a mango-leaf and flower arrangement and a small brass container nearby. Tinsel decorations hang on a white backdrop. No living people are visible.2009-10-10A photograph of two statues beside a painted blue backdrop with a white bird in flight and a stylised emblem. On the left, a smooth-faced figure with a red tilak wears an orange head wrap and orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine; its right hand is raised in blessing. On the right, a silver-toned deity murti wears a red-orange and green silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a yellow rose tucked near its head. Two statues only; no living people are visible.2009-10-10A photograph of a festive display set with two life-size figures and decorative objects. On the left, a seated male figure wears an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with his right palm raised in blessing. He is draped with white jasmine garlands and pink and yellow flower garlands. On the right, a female figure wears a white sari with a gold border, gold jewellery, a gold crown and white flowers in her hair. In front, a small metal lingam-like object sits on a white cloth beside ornate pearl-and-jewel decorations and a yellow flower. A blue sky backdrop with a red cushioned seat is behind them. These are figures and statues, not live people.2009-10-10Two statues in a shrine niche with a painted blue sky and clouds behind them. On the left, a male statue in orange robes and an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead raises one hand in blessing, wearing layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine. On the right, a metallic female deity murti with a jewelled crown wears a maroon and red shawl over a green skirt, holding a bunch of white and yellow flowers. A red cloth draped with white jasmine garlands and yellow flowers sits in the lower left, beside a polished steel vessel.2009-10-10A photograph of a seated figure in a temple shrine. The figure wears an orange-saffron head wrap, an orange upper garment, a rudraksha mala, and a gold and magenta skirt with gold border and a jewelled belt. White jasmine garlands and a green leafy garland hang on the chest, and the right hand is raised in blessing. Beside it stands a female deity murti in a blue and maroon sari with a gold border, wearing a garland of yellow lemons and holding a staff. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass kalasha or vessel, and flower petals sit on the platform. The painted backdrop shows a blue sky with clouds.2009-10-10Photograph of two figures in a shrine setting against a blue painted backdrop with a white swan-like shape. On the left, a seated figure, apparently a statue, wears an orange-saffron cloth, an orange head wrap with a red bindi, a rudraksha mala, and garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold. The raised right hand shows an abhaya mudra. On the right, a goddess figure with a jewelled golden crown set with red, green and pink stones, wears a maroon and gold sari, a green skirt, layered necklaces, and holds a bundle of white flowers. Both figures appear to be statues or murtis, not living people, and the scene reads as a festival shrine display.2009-10-10