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September 22 2009

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September 22 20092009-09-22A shrine scene with a seated figure adorned in yellow-and-gold ceremonial dress, wearing a gold crown and a garland of yellow and orange flowers, seated before a backdrop of teal and pink draped cloth with gold-embossed panels. The seated figure wears a white shawl with a gold collar. In front, a small white marble statue in an orange-maroon cloth with a gold necklace and head wrap sits on a pedestal. Brass lamps stand at the sides and a small brass oil lamp sits in front. This is a deity murti and statue arrangement, with no living people visible.2009-09-22October 29 20102010-10-29A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long gold chain with a pendant and a white flower garland, is the centrepiece of a shrine. The statue sits before a backdrop of a dark green and gold patterned cloth draped over a white cloth, flanked by yellow and red flower garlands. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, a brass lamp and small bowls with offerings are arranged on the altar in front. A cloth wrap is draped over the lamp at right. No living people are visible. The figure is a statue, so it is depicted rather than in person.2010-02-10A white marble statue of a seated sage in a red-orange robe and matching red turban with a red bindi on the forehead, right hand raised in a blessing gesture, wearing a gold pendant necklace. The statue sits on a white draped platform with a red and gold brocade cushion and a silver-toned ornate backrest. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers hang around it, and a larger deity or figure behind it is draped with a pink fabric and a gold bowl. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style pot and a silver covered vessel rest in the foreground. No living people are visible.2009-09-06October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 27 20102010-10-27 +1 copiesA white marble seated statue of a guru figure, shown in a blessing pose with its right hand raised, dressed in a dark green silk shawl with gold zari borders and a green turban with a red tilak. A golden pendant hangs on a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Red, yellow and pink flower garlands drape the pedestal, with brass oil lamps on either side and a silver-edged white cloth behind. A tray of flower garlands, brass cups and offerings sits in front on a wooden platform. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue, so a person is depiction-free and set to unsure, as the statue's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.December 21 20102010-12-21A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes, with an orange head wrap and a red bindi, raises its right hand in blessing. The statue is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, and wears a golden necklace. Behind it stands a red-draped throne backdrop with more garlands. In the foreground are brass vessels, a brass lamp stand, a bowl of flower petals and a green silk cloth. No physical people are visible.2010-12-28A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti under a red-and-gold arch, adorned with a yellow and red marigold garland. Above the figure rises a multi-headed serpent hood with green stones. The deity wears an orange turban and a gold-trimmed white cloth. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in a red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, one hand raised in blessing and the eyes covered by a yellow cloth. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, with offering plates and flowers at the base. The setting is an outdoor temple-style enclosure with trees behind.2010-10-29A white marble seated statue in a meditative pose with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra, dressed in a dark green silk shawl with gold zari border and a green turban with a red tilak. A gold pendant hangs on a beaded chain, and a silver necklace with crystal stones sits at the collar. Behind the statue are a golden canopy, yellow and red marigold garlands, white cloth drapes and a brass lamp and bowl on either side. A brass plate with flower offerings lies in the foreground. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.