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A life-size golden statue of a sannyasi stands within an ornate gilded arch carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears a deep maroon turban with a jeweled ornament at the front, a maroon-red cloth draped over the shoulders and body, and heavy ornaments: layered red and white beaded necklaces, a large gold collar, and jeweled earrings. The statue's raised right hand is in an abhaya gesture, with the left hand open at the side. A forehead red mark is visible. Behind the figure hangs a golden silk drape. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.

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A life-sized golden figure of a saint stands in an ornate gilded arched frame draped with orange-gold silk. The figure wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red and gold garment, a layered ruby-and-white beaded necklace, a gold chest ornament, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and a red mark on the forehead. Its right hand is raised in blessing and the left hand is held open. Behind the frame a partly visible person in white and yellow clothing sits. Red chairs and a metal fence appear at the edges. The image is a photograph of this statue or doll, not a living person. The figure is a depiction in statue form, identified only by the attribution in the caption.2017-10-01A night-time procession image showing a bronze or metal murti of a seated figure in a golden ornate palanquin-style shrine. The figure wears a reddish-brown turban and a brown cloth with a jewelled, multicoloured beaded necklace and collar of red and blue stones. The murti's hand is raised in a blessing gesture. It is surrounded by a thick garland of green leaves, white flowers and red flower strings, with a yellow cloth draped beside it and a red velvet backdrop behind. No physical people are visible.2017-02-09A golden-bronze statue in a temple setting, wearing a rust-red and yellow turban adorned with a jeweled brooch and crescent moon ornament. The figure has an orange-red shawl with gold border, a heavy layered necklace of white stones and rudraksha-style beads, and gold bangles. Its right hand is raised in blessing abhaya mudra, the left hand rests at the waist. Beside it, a deity-like figure holds a trident-like staff, and a green curtain and ornate gold arch form the backdrop. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person.2014-06-19A metal murti of a saint or teacher figure is shown in a procession palanquin framed by a golden ornate arch and red silk drapery against a dark night background. The figure wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe, a jewelled collar of blue, green and red stones, and is garlanded with thick bands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. Its hands are raised in a blessing gesture. A glowing gold ceremonial ornament sits in the lower left foreground. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are counted.2017-02-09A metal statue of a seated figure in a golden shrine-like palanquin at night. The figure wears a rust-brown turban and rust-brown drapery, with a jewelled collar of coloured stones and a raised hand. Garlands of red and orange flowers, white blossoms and green leaves wrap the statue and frame the golden ornamental canopy and carved gold panels. The statue is an image rather than a living person.2017-02-09An ornate golden shrine arch with carved peacock-style motifs frames a figure seated within a niche of red and green leaves, white flowers and red rose garlands. The figure, appearing to be a sculpted or painted murti, wears a red-orange turban, a jewelled multicolour necklace and a gold armband, with one hand raised in blessing. A brass-toned pot or lamp stand sits in the foreground against a dark background and a red silk drape.2017-02-09October 22 20132013-10-22February 09 20172017-02-09November 11 20172017-11-11 +1 copiesA gilded statue of a standing figure in a golden arched niche draped with orange and gold brocade. The statue wears a red and gold turban with a white pearl band, a dark rudraksha mala and pearl necklaces, and a gold pendant. Its hands are raised in blessing. Large garlands of red roses and white jasmine hang from the shoulders to the feet, with green leaves. The figure wears a rust-red dhoti with a gold border and is set against an ornate gold frame with carved floral and scrollwork. Only a statue is shown, with no physical people present.2013-10-12A shrine-like golden arch framed by red and white flower garlands and green leaves encloses a metal murti of a standing figure with a red-orange headwrap and a jewelled necklace of red, blue and green stones, one hand raised in blessing. A golden ornamental palanquin or pedestal with a gold-threaded orange cloth sits in the foreground. The background is dark night. Only the statue is shown, with no visible physical people.2017-02-09Night photograph of a processional chariot decorated with ornate gold carved panels and red fabric. Within a garlanded niche sits a bronze-coloured statue of a seated figure wearing an orange-brown turban and a jewelled, multicoloured beaded necklace over an orange robe, with one hand raised in blessing. The statue is framed by wreaths of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, with a yellow cloth hanging at the side. The figure is a statue, not a physical person, and no people are visible in the frame.2017-02-09