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A man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark wavy hair and a tilak on his forehead stands at left, reaching with his right hand toward a tall golden linga-shaped object draped in an orange and green sari-like cloth. Behind it stands a large golden deity murti wearing ornate gold jewellery, red and green gemstone ornaments and rudraksha malas, with yellow and purple flower garlands and green leaves surrounding the scene. Gold-embossed panels frame the background, and a silver tray with offerings sits at lower left. The setting suggests a temple abhishekam or puja.

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A photograph of a saffron-robed man with long, swept-back dark hair reaching toward a large golden linga on a golden deity figure. He wears an orange garment and has a silver tray held by a second person in orange at lower left, while a small figure with dark hair is partly visible at the left edge. The gold linga is adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands, green leaves, and a teal-and-orange cloth draped behind it. The scene suggests a temple puja setting with golden ornamentation and a maroon cloth at right.2010-02-12A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23A man in an orange sleeveless garment and a long rudraksha mala stands in profile at right, long dark hair swept back, touching the forehead of a golden metal deity murti at left. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, jewelled earring, and garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers with green leaves. Behind them stand golden ornamental fixtures and a yellow wall.2006-09-23A photograph of a temple ritual at a golden deity. A man in an orange-saffron garment with long, swept-back dark hair reaches with his right hand to touch a tall golden vessel, a gold kalasha-like pillar with a gold base, draped in a green and orange silk cloth and wreathed in yellow and purple flower garlands. A silver tray with offerings is held in his left hand at the lower left. Behind the vessel rises a large gold deity murti with ornate jewelled crown and ornaments, and a maroon cloth covers the altar. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja. Only one physical person is visible, partially shown at the left edge.2010-02-12A photograph of a man with long, dark, loose hair bowing his head and pressing his hand against a tall gilded cylindrical object, a ritual vessel or linga, decorated with a band of white stones and garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. He wears an orange saffron garment with a green-and-gold bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, and multiple gold rings on his fingers. Above the vessel hang ornate gold finials with green inlaid panels, and the background shows gilded carved panels. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold jewellery match the appearance cues, and the page names him at this event, so the figure is treated as a candidate in person.2010-02-12A person in a flowing saffron-orange robe bends forward, long dark hair falling, both hands resting on a tall golden kalasha-shaped vessel. The vessel is wrapped with yellow and purple flower garlands and sits before a large gilded deity murti with a green-and-gold bordered sash. Gold ornaments, a red draped cloth and white ritual cloth surround the scene. a person candidate is visible, identifiable by long swept hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments on the arms.2010-02-12A man in an orange saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala stands in profile at right, reaching out to touch the golden face of a gilded deity murti on the left. The murti wears an ornate crown, green-stone earrings and garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. Behind them are a yellow wall and gilded temple pillars with flower garlands. The man has long, swept-back dark hair and bare upper arm. Swamiji (probable) is described by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, presented as the man performing the ritual touch.2006-09-23A man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long dark hair, a flower garland of yellow marigolds, red and white blooms draped over his shoulder, reaches up to adjust a gilded crown on a golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers hang on the golden idols around him, with a gilded arch framing the shrine. Appearance-based label: a person, shown performing a temple adornment or puja in person; the features are partly obscured and the attribution is uncertain.2009-12-23A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment with long, swept-back dark hair bending forward to touch a tall gold-plated linga adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and a jewelled band. Gold-coloured ornaments hang on his wrist and arm. Behind the linga is an ornate gold and green silk-trimmed backdrop, with more gold decorative work on the left. The scene suggests a linga abhishekam ritual. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, performing worship at the linga.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden deity. A man with long, swept-back black hair and a tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders, stands at left holding a silver tray with flowers and offerings in one hand while his other hand rests on a golden linga-shaped vessel. Behind the linga, a large golden deity murti wears a jewelled crown and necklaces, with yellow and purple flower garlands and a green-and-gold bordered orange cloth draped across it. A red satin cloth lies at right.2010-02-12A person with long, swept-back dark hair and saffron-orange clothing bows forward with both hands resting on a large golden lingam-shaped vessel. The lingam is draped with a diamond-studded silver band and garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. Green and gold silk cloth hangs at the right edge, and an ornate gilded backdrop frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, flowing long hair and gold ornaments match the page's Swamiji cues.2010-02-12A man in saffron-orange robes with long, loose dark hair bows forward and rests his forehead and right hand against a large golden deity murti or ornate golden altar piece. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the golden base and a red-and-green gold-bordered cloth hangs beside it. Ornate gold-tone ceremonial necklaces with beads hang on his chest. To the left, a second person in saffron stands near brass vessels and a white ritual item, and a figure in a blue silk sari with a gold border and white jasmine garland kneels beside the brass vessels. The setting is a temple pavilion with a concrete ceiling and a water tank visible outside. Swamiji is a probable identification from the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces.2010-02-12