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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing two golden deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a golden crown, both draped in yellow, purple and green flower garlands. In the foreground stands a golden linga with a green-and-red silk cloth draped over it, also garlanded. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, stands near the deities holding a silver tray. Beside him a second person in orange robes holds the other end of the tray. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long hair, orange clothing and a gold mala, consistent with the page's claim that Swamiji attended. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja setting.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing person in long loose orange-saffron robes with long dark wavy hair, seen from behind and partly in profile, placing or adjusting a garland at the gilded golden arch of a deity pair. Two gilded murti figures sit in front of a teal backdrop: the left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crest, a ruby pendant, layered gold and jewel necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala; the right figure wears a gold crown, red and gold garments and layered ornaments. Both are draped with yellow, purple and green flower garlands. In the foreground a tall golden kalasha-style vessel with a green-and-orange draped cloth and dangling gold decorations stands on the ledge. The person is the only physical human visible, so one figure is present.2010-02-12A standing man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long beaded necklace, holds a brass vessel with a flame during a puja before a shrine. Another person in orange sits cross-legged at left with a small offering plate. Behind them stand two deity murti in a golden arched niche, draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, one wearing a red headdress. A brass linga with garlands and a green-and-red cloth sits in front, with brass kalashas and pots on a white cloth at the bottom.2010-02-12Photograph of a temple shrine with gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, red and green silk drape, and a golden lingam with jewelled decorations in the foreground. Two men in orange saffron robes stand at the shrine: one on a raised platform holds a silver plate or tray, while the other, in the foreground, reaches toward it with both hands, performing an abhishekam-style offering. A white statue draped in a blue silk cloth with white flower garland sits at lower left, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. The gilded arched frame and stone ceiling surround the shrine.2010-02-12December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine with two people in orange saffron clothing performing a ritual before a deity murti. The person on the left, wearing an orange robe, holds a silver tray of offerings. The person above, in an orange garment, reaches up to the shrine arch. The deity figures are adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a green-and-gold sari-like cloth draped over the golden peetha, and ornate gold jewellery. A golden kalasha and a gold lamp stand are visible, with a blue-skinned deity figure and a golden palanquin-style object in the foreground. Ornate gold-and-grey stone carvings frame the arch, and a red curtain hangs at the right edge.2010-02-12December 15 20112011-12-15Outdoor temple shrine photo. A person in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair stands at the center, reaching toward two golden deity murtis adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands, rudraksha-style beads and red-and-gold headdresses. The left murti wears a red and gold crown-like headdress. The figure in orange appears to be performing abhishekam or puja. A second person in orange, partially visible at lower left with bangles, holds a silver plate or tray. Ornate golden arch frames the shrine, with stone pillars behind. Offerings of fruit and flowers sit at the base in front of the murtis.2010-02-12December 15 20112011-12-15December 30 20092009-12-30January 01 20122012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27