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A person in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair bends forward and touches a tall golden kalasha-shaped vessel placed before a gilded deity murti. The murti wears a red turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow and purple flowers, and is seated beside a second golden figure in a crown. The altar is decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, a green-and-gold bordered orange cloth, and a gold-framed arch. A small white deity figure in a blue sari sits at the base. The scene reads as a temple abhishekam or puja. The bending devotee's appearance is consistent with a long-haired saffron-clad sannyasi, but the face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.

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Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine, adorned with red and white bead necklaces, flower garlands in yellow, purple and orange, and a red and gold turban on the male figure. A large golden shivalinga with garlands and a green-and-orange silk cloth sits in front. On the left, a person in a long flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands with a brass vessel, performing an offering or abhishekam. Brass lamps flank the shrine on the right and a red cloth hangs behind.2010-02-12A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated in a gilded arched shrine, the figure on the left wearing a red turban and jewelled necklaces with a red stone pendant, the figure on the right in a golden crown and garlanded in yellow and purple flowers with a maroon skirt. A long-haired person in an orange saffron robe stands at the left edge, reaching toward the murti and a brass or gold kalasha draped with a saffron and green-bordered cloth and yellow and purple garlands. A blue backdrop and ornate gold frame surround the shrine.2010-02-12A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron cloth bends forward at a golden temple shrine, pressing his hands and forehead against a tall golden linga-shaped object draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Behind him stands a golden deity murti in a gilded arch with floral garlands, and a white figure in blue draped garments with a garland sits at the left edge. Golden kalasha-style pots and a brass lamp sit on the platform, with a green-and-gold bordered cloth hanging down. The scene looks like a temple puja or abhishekam, with the man in orange performing reverence. The man's appearance is compatible with a long-haired saffron-clad presentation, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-02-12A 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 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. 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In the foreground, a person in a long saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, holding pink flowers toward the figures. Below, a golden kalasha-style vessel draped with flower garlands and an orange-green silk cloth sits on a stand. A blue backdrop hangs behind the shrine.2010-02-12A devotee in orange robes bends forward at a temple shrine, placing both hands on a red and gold ritual object on top of a golden pot. Behind them, a large statue of a crowned, bearded deity figure in red and orange garments and layered red and gold jewellery sits beside a female figure in red, under a golden arched frame. The statue is garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. In front, a white seated figure in orange robes and a red turban with a rudraksha-style mala is surrounded by red and white flower garlands, brass lamps, a copper kalasha, bowls of white and yellow flowers, and a brass bowl on the stone floor. A painted demon-like face mask stands at left.2008-12-25 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in a flowing orange robe and orange wrap bending forward to touch a tall gold kalasha-shaped vessel draped with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers and green leaves. Behind and beside it stand more garlanded shrine elements, a gold arch, and a large painted deity murti with a red face and crown. In the lower left, a white figure wearing a red head covering and red garland sits with hands folded. Brass pots, a gold oil lamp and a brass vessel with swastika markings sit on the floor, and blue cloth hangs in the background.2008-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A person in an orange robe bends forward with hands and forehead resting on a gold-coloured pot or stand draped in an orange cloth, appearing to perform worship. Behind is a large golden arch and two painted or gilded deity figures, one wearing an orange turban and red garments, with a bejewelled face and necklaces. Brass vessels, a lamp and a small blue seated figure sit at the base of the shrine among offerings. A printed backdrop panel of a woman is at left.2008-12-26A man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a white-tilak forehead leans forward to pour liquid over a tall golden linga adorned with a gold and red-striped silk cloth. He holds a silver tray of offerings in his left hand. Behind the linga, a large golden deity murti wears a red and white jewelled necklace, with yellow and purple flower garlands draped around the figure. A second person with dark hair is partially visible at the left edge, and a red satin cloth covers the base of the altar. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-02-12A photo of a temple ritual before a large gilded deity murti pair, shown in a decorated shrine with a blue backdrop and ornate gold arch. A figure in an orange saffron garment with long dark wavy hair stands at left, extending a hand to a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like object wrapped in an orange, green and teal cloth and draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. The seated deities are gold-coloured with red headgear, jewelled necklaces and yellow-and-green garlands, and the figure to the right wears a maroon skirt. Small gold lamps or offerings sit at the base.2010-02-12