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A photograph of a saffron-robed sannyasi standing at left, wearing an orange turban and a white flower garland over orange clothing, with his right hand pressed to the head of a white seated figure. The seated figure is a white-painted statue wearing an orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers. Beside it on the right stands a brass oil lamp decorated with white flowers, and a pink and white floral offering lies at the base. The pale blue wall forms the backdrop. The scene reads as a ritual honouring of the statue, with the standing figure presenting a blessing or pooja gesture.

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A photograph of a man in orange robes and an orange turban reaching up to touch the head of a white wax figure dressed in orange robes and an orange turban. Both wear white and yellow flower garlands with green leaves and purple blossoms, and a brass kalasha-style vessel of flowers and marigold garlands sits in front. Behind them, a man in white clothes stands near the doorway, and flower petals cover the base of the figure. The setting is a pale green room with a white wall ornament at the top left.2010-02-18A photograph of a standing man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, with a white garland over his shoulders, raising his right hand toward a seated white statue. The statue wears an orange turban and orange robes, a multi-coloured garland of yellow and purple flowers, and a rudraksha mala. It sits on a bed of pink and white petals, with a brass oil lamp and a brass vessel with white flowers at right. The walls are pale blue.2010-02-18A devotee in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and white jasmine and red flower garland stands at right, one hand resting on the head of a white statue and the other touching its raised hand. The statue wears an orange turban and shawl with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves. Behind them a cameraman films, and a brass oil lamp stands on a table. Walls are pale blue. The scene is a statue honouring ritual in a room.2010-02-18A photograph of a man in orange robes and a red-and-gold turban, garlanded with white flower strings, placing his hand on the face of a white seated statue draped in orange cloth with an orange turban, rudraksha mala and pink and white flower garlands. A framed portrait on the left wall shows a smiling man in orange with a rudraksha mala. Rose petals lie around the statue's base. The man's hand gestures toward the statue in a blessing-like act. The statue is not a living person and is counted as a depiction.2009-09-10A photograph of a man in an orange saffron wrap and orange turban, wearing a white and red flower garland, placing his right hand on the head of a white wax figure of a sannyasi dressed in orange robes and orange turban. The wax figure wears garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves. Behind them an ornate brass oil lamp with flowers and a pair of white-clad attendants stand in a pale blue room, and a partly visible man on the left wears a white shirt. The scene appears to be a blessing or ritual gesture before a wax model.2010-02-18A photograph of a man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top, garlanded with white and red flower necklaces, reaching up to touch the forehead of a white wax figure dressed in orange cloth with an orange turban and yellow, purple and green floral garlands. The man smiles as he performs the gesture. Behind them a brass oil lamp stands on a stand, a person in white clothes with hands folded stands at right, and a video camera on a tripod is visible near the centre. The wall is pale blue with a red curtain at right. The wax model appears to be a ritual depiction of a sannyasi, not a living person.2010-02-18A man in orange robes and a red turban with gold trim, wearing white and orange flower garlands, stands at left placing his right hand on the face of a white seated figure. The seated figure is a white statue dressed in orange robes and an orange turban, with a pink and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead garland, and rose petals scattered in its lap. Behind them a framed portrait on the wall shows a smiling man in orange clothing with a mala. The setting is a plain white room, and the scene looks like a devotional pada pooja offering.2009-09-10A photograph of a man in orange sannyasi clothing and a red and gold turban with a red tassel, wearing white jasmine garlands, touching the forehead of a white seated statue draped in orange cloth and an orange turban. The statue wears rudraksha beads and pink and white flower garlands, and rose petals lie on its head. Behind them hangs a framed portrait of a smiling woman in orange clothing with rudraksha beads. The man's hand rests on the statue's forehead in a blessing gesture, in a plain white-walled room.2009-09-10A photograph of a ritual scene indoors in a pale blue room. On the left, a man in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white and orange flower garland, raises both hands with palms open. In the centre, a man in white clothing holds a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) with a flame, and another person in orange stands behind a tray of flower petals. On the right, a figure in orange robes and a large orange turban, adorned with a garland of white, purple and yellow flowers, sits with petals falling around them. Flower garlands drape across the foreground. Appearance-based cues do not establish a person candidate clearly enough, so identity is left unsure.2010-02-18A photograph in a bright white room with an air conditioner and a tall portrait on the wall. A man in orange robes with a red turban and red-and-gold sash stands at right, reaching to touch the forehead of a white marble seated statue. The statue wears an orange robe, orange turban and layered garlands of pink and white flowers and beads. Rose petals are scattered on the white pedestal, and a brass offering with red flowers sits at lower right beside a brass deity murti and a red cloth. A second man in orange robes with a mala stands at far left beside a speaker. The wall portrait shows a smiling man in orange with a rudraksha mala, a figure distinct from the statue. Two physical people are visible.2009-09-10A standing man in orange robes and a red-and-gold turban, wearing a white flower garland, holds a white cloth with an orange ribbon in front of a white marble seated statue. The statue wears an orange robe, an orange turban, and layered rudraksha and flower garlands, and raises one hand in blessing. A small bowl of red petals sits on the plinth, along with a gold-and-red draped deity figure. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at left, and a portrait of a figure in orange hangs on the wall behind the statue. The room has white walls and an air conditioner.2009-09-10A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban stands at right, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala hanging at his waist, placing a white jasmine garland around the neck of a white statue. The statue wears an orange turban and orange robes, with pink and white flower decorations. Behind them is a brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top, strung with white flower garlands, and a framed painting hangs on the wall at upper left. The scene appears to be a small indoor shrine or room setting with white walls.2007-08-17