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Two life-size figures are seated on a yellow platform in front of a painted backdrop of a blue sky with clouds and a pink lotus-petal base. The main figure is a smiling male statue wearing an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and a gold belt over a maroon and gold-bordered skirt. He is wrapped in white jasmine garlands and red flowers and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him stands a female statue in a blue and maroon gold-bordered sari, adorned with a headdress of yellow fruits or beads and carrying a small object in one hand. Scattered flower petals lie on the platform, with a brass oil lamp at the lower left and a kalasha with leaves on the left side. No physical people are visible; both figures are statues.

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A photograph of two decorated statues on a yellow altar against a painted blue sky backdrop. The seated figure on the left is a statue wearing an orange turban and orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and a white and orange flower garland. Its right hand is raised in blessing, and it wears a gold-embroidered maroon and yellow skirt with an ornate jewelled belt. To the right stands a second statue with a golden face, long black hair, and a tall headdress of yellow fruits, dressed in a blue and maroon gold-bordered skirt and surrounded by pink and white petals. A brass oil lamp and a flower-covered brass vessel sit at the left edge. No living people are visible.2009-10-10A seated figure carved as a statue sits centre-frame in saffron-orange robes, its right hand raised in blessing. It wears an orange turban with a red tilak, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala, and garlands of white jasmine and purple flowers. Its lower body is draped in a gold-bordered red and yellow silk skirt with a jewelled gold waist belt, and fruit is heaped in its lap. To the right stands a second statue draped in a blue silk sari with gold border, wearing a garland of yellow lemons and a gold-bordered cloth. On the left, a brass oil lamp burns on a tray beside a decorated vase with yellow flowers and a yellow cone. The backdrop is a painted blue sky with clouds and a white bird design. No living people are visible.2009-10-10A photograph of a decorated murti displayed on a yellow-topped altar against a painted blue sky and clouds backdrop. The central seated figure wears an orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, with its right hand raised in blessing and a gold-bordered red and yellow skirt draped below. A bowl of fruit and flowers sits in its lap. To the left are a kalasha-style pot with leaves, a plate of flowers, brass bowls and a metal tray. To the right stands a second figure in a blue sari with gold border, adorned with a garland of lemons. Scattered flower petals cover the altar. The scene shows a puja-style decoration rather than live people.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.2009-10-10A 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 decorated shrine tableau with three figures, all statues or murti rather than living people. Upper centre, a seated female figure in a red and green sari with gold border wears a headdress and necklace of yellow-green fruit beads, one hand raised, set before a painted tree-trunk backdrop with fairy lights. Front centre, a seated male figure in saffron-orange robe and turban with a rudraksha mala and white jasmine garlands, one hand raised in blessing, wears a maroon and gold skirt and silver belt. To the right, a standing female figure in a blue sari with gold border wears a yellow fruit-bead garland and headdress. Flower petals are scattered on the yellow platform, with a brass oil lamp and a kalasha with flowers at the left edge. A painted blue sky with clouds forms the backdrop.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 white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap with a red bindi, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a rudraksha mala and a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over his shoulders and lap. Behind him hangs a green and gold silk backdrop edged in red, with marigold and white flower garlands. To the right sits a small gilded deity murti in a red silk dress with an ornate gold arch behind it, and to the left a golden stepped pedestal. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2010-02-09A 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 a devotional murti seated on a yellow altar against a painted blue sky backdrop with clouds. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe and orange head covering with a red tilak, a rudraksha mala, and a white and green floral garland, and its hands are raised in a blessing gesture. It is draped in a gold and maroon silk skirt with a jewelled gold belt, and fruit is heaped on its lap. To the left stands a brass plate with a conical yellow puja offering decorated with flowers and leaves, along with a brass oil lamp and a small bowl. To the right stands a second figure in a blue and maroon silk garment, garlanded with green fruit. Flower petals are scattered across the altar.2009-10-10A photograph of two life-sized statues in a shrine, set against a painted blue backdrop with a white bird and clouds. The taller statue on the left has a light grey turban-like headwear, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala, and a grey robe with a gold-bordered shawl, hands held in namaste. A garland of white and green flowers hangs on it, with a pink-and-magenta flower garland at its base. The statue on the right is a female figure in a white sari with a gold border and gold jewelled necklaces, holding a small decorated vessel, with white flowers in her hair. Flower garlands, a brass offering bowl, and a caged oil lamp sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2009-09-02