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June 09 2009

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A photograph of a shaved-headed? no: a man with long dark hair tied back, bare-chested and draped in a saffron-orange cloth, bends forward and dusts white powder from his raised hand onto his forehead beside a richly adorned deity murti. The murti wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha mala strands, a red-stone pendant and a flower garland, and a pink rose lies on the platform at right. Floral garlands in red, yellow and white frame the scene, with a golden rod in the foreground. The visible figure is a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron cloth and gold ornaments, with a gold armband and neck ornament, performing a ritual vibhuti or kumkum application before the murti.2009-06-09A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and wrap, with a gold bead necklace and white markings on his arm, stands in profile holding a bundle of pink and yellow flowers near a large gilded deity murti. The murti wears a yellow garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand, and a golden trident stands behind it. The setting is a gold-decorated shrine. a person appearance-based label: the figure shows long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a gold rudraksha-style necklace, but the face is turned away and identity is uncertain.2010-07-21A 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.2009-12-23April 30 20122012-04-30 +2 copiesA man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, leaning forward with eyes lowered beside a granite shivalinga. Behind the stone stands a large metal deity murti decorated with jewelled hands, gold and silver necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. Another person in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border bends over near the linga. Dim temple architecture frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): the man's long hair, orange shawl and rudraksha mala are the distinguishing cues; he is shown performing puja at the shivalinga.2007-02-16A photograph of a person with long dark hair, wearing an orange sari-style garment with a gold border, bowing forward with the head pressed against a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a maroon silk garment with gold zari border, layered diamond-studded necklaces and a jewelled crown-like ornament. Dense garlands of yellow, white and red flowers surround the figure, and a metal bowl and bronze feet of the deity are visible at the lower right. The scene suggests an act of devotion at a shrine in a temple setting.2007-01-01A man with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead stands in profile in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with a gold-beaded necklace and white ash markings on his arm. He holds a small bouquet of red and yellow flowers toward a golden deity murti with a red and orange crown and trident, heavily jewelled in yellow and gold ornaments, beneath a gilded arched shrine. Garlands of marigolds and red roses hang at the shrine, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. Probable Swamiji's appearance cues are long hair, orange clothing and ceremonial beads while offering flowers at a deity shrine during an abhishekam-style puja.2010-07-21Photo of a temple shrine where a person in an orange-saffron dhoti and upper wrap, hair tied in a bun, leans in to garland a golden deity murti with white jasmine strands and red flowers. Behind them stands an orange draped backdrop, a gilded arched frame and a jewelled golden crown on the murti. A second person in a white dhoti with red border, seen from behind, holds the garland from the lower right.2012-04-30July 07 20092009-07-07A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a matching orange shawl draped over one shoulder and a gold-beaded garland at his neck stands in profile at a gilded temple doorway. He holds a small offering of red and yellow flowers in both hands, offering them toward a golden deity murti with a trident-like form beside him. Ornate gold carved panels frame the arch, and a golden oil lamp stands at left. White sacred ash marks are visible on his forehead and arm. A yellow-and-red flower garland hangs on the right, draped over a figure in yellow cloth. Appearance-based label: a person, with his saffron robes, gold necklace and sacred ash cues; identity is inferred from the appearance cues only, not from the face.2010-07-21March 07 20132013-03-07April 30 20152015-04-30