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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 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 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.2009-10-10A 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.2009-10-10Close photograph of two gilded metal statues of a deity pair standing side by side against a white draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest, and raises one palm in a blessing gesture; a small crescent-topped crown and a coiled serpent appear on the head. The figure on the right wears a dark brown garment, a multi-strand white pearl necklace with a red-stoned pendant, heavy gold earrings, a tall gold crown and forehead tilak, and holds a flame-like object in one hand. Both faces carry red lips and vermilion forehead marks. +1 copiesA 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 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 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.2010-02-09December 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copies