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March 10 2013

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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a person in an orange wrap and leopard-print shawl, wearing a white vibhuti mark on the forehead, a pink-and-white flower garland and gold bangles, reaches up to touch the forehead of a large golden deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, gold ornaments and an orange-and-gold garment, and is draped in garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The setting is a stone temple with ornate gold relief behind. Appearance-based cues for a person candidate are present but limited to the wrap, bangles and garland, so identity is uncertain.2013-03-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl standing beside a large golden deity murti dressed in orange silk and elaborate jewelry, holding a long staff. The man wears a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style garland and a red-and-yellow flower garland draped over his arm, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them are heaped marigold, rose and green-leaf garlands and a golden ornamental backdrop. The man's hand rests near the deity. The man has long dark hair, but there is insufficient distinctive evidence to confirm who he is.2013-07-22A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti seated and adorned with a dense garland of marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments. A figure in a rust-orange turban, long dark hair falling down the back and an orange-gold shawl raises one arm toward the murti, performing a ritual gesture. To the left, a younger attendant with long hair and beaded necklace stands beside a large golden ceremonial vessel holding green foliage. The background is an ornate silver-gilt backdrop beneath a stone ceiling.2016-12-23December 25 20092009-12-25July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A 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.2009-12-23January 01 20132013-01-01December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a temple scene in which a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch a large golden deity murti. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a red and white flower garland around his neck, and gold bangles on his arm. The deity has a tall golden crown, a white and red flower garland, and a green satin backdrop with floral decorations surrounds the altar. a person: the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style garland cues match the page's claim, but the identification rests on appearance only. The figure is in_person as the person physically present.A temple ritual inside a shrine with a golden deity murti wearing a crown and a flower garland. A man with long dark hair, a rust-red turban and an orange-brown cloth draped over his shoulder stands in front of a large decorated golden kalasha/lingam-like form, placing a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers around it. Beside him, a younger attendant in an orange cloth with long hair works near the shrine. Brass vessels, a flower-decorated altar and red and white blossoms fill the foreground, and a golden deity figure with a crown stands in the background.2016-12-14July 07 20092009-07-07