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December 22 2010

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September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA 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 white marble seated statue of a sage, dressed in red robes with a red head wrap and gold-trimmed edge, raises its right hand in blessing. It wears layered gold and bead necklaces and a white flower garland. Behind it stands a deity murti under a golden crown, framed by tall garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves, with red cloth draped on the right. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a brass bowl of marigold petals sits in front on a wooden platform. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a decorated shrine before a temple sanctum. In the centre sits a small white seated figure, possibly a portrait or statue, wearing an orange robe, orange turban and a yellow-and-green-and-purple garland, its hand raised in blessing. Behind it stands a larger deity murti in red and gold dress with a crown-like headdress, flanked by a second seated figure in red robes and gold jewellery, all draped in long yellow, red, purple and green flower garlands. Before the shrine are brass pots, a kalasha, offering plates, bowls with flowers, and a brass oil lamp on the right. A white cloth and a wooden stand with a book lie to the left, and a small deity image sits on the far right. Stone pillars with carved patterns frame the scene, with red cloth hangings on either side. No living people are visible.2010-12-28A 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 29 20102010-10-29December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of a shrine with a white marble murti of a seated sannyasi-like figure wearing an orange-red robe and a red headcloth, decorated with a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Behind it, a red-clad female deity figure with a crown and necklace stands beside a red and purple garland. Brass pots, a brass lamp and a tray with flowers and fruit sit in front, with orange and white cloths draped on the left. The murti is a statue, not a physical person, and no living people are visible. Printed text in the lower-right corner reads a2010-12-28April 07 20082008-04-07May 13 20122012-05-13December 21 20102010-12-21