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October 14 2008

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A photograph in a bright white-walled interior with a window showing green trees outside. On the left, a bald older man in a white dhoti with a reddish-brown cloth over his shoulder stands beside a deity murti seated on a red chair, dressed in a striped sash, a large embellished crown, ornate silver necklaces and a green garland. Behind it, a younger man with curly hair wears a white dhoti and a sacred thread and stands looking toward the right. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap wears a long rudraksha mala with a golden pendant, gesturing toward the deity with one arm extended.2008-10-14Outdoor procession scene in front of a white brick wall. A golden canopy palanquin, its frame draped with orange, red and white garlands, shelters a central figure seated in ceremonial white dress with a gold-and-orange turban, ornate jewelled necklaces, a green gem pendant and a long white garland. Two women in orange-saffron saris with maroon borders stand beside the figure, one offering a tray of oranges, the other reaching toward it. A woman in a red patterned sari is seen from behind at left. A silver kalasha-like vessel sits on a tray at lower right, and a white flag and tall tree appear behind the canopy. The figure's face is not discernible for appearance-based identification, so the a person value remains unsure with no printed name visible.2008-05-04Outdoor ritual at a white brick wall beside a golden canopied palanquin decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and peacock feathers, carrying a deity murti in a purple and gold garment with a golden crown. On the left a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-streaked cloth sweeps with a long handled fan or brush, while a bare-chested priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala stands beside him. On the right a man with a shaved head wears a saffron-orange robe with red borders and a rudraksha mala, hands joined in anjali before the murti. Garland, puja and padapuja style devotion. Another person in red clothing stands at the right edge.2008-10-22A seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits on a white cushioned chair in a dim room with sheer curtains. Behind him, a large framed portrait of a standing figure in white robes and garlands is hung, with a silver-coloured murti of a deity and a small green-canopied shrine on a side table. Four attendants stand around him: a woman in a dark brown sari at left, a white-bearded man in a white shirt with a dark mala bending forward at left-centre, a bearded man in an orange robe and glasses at right-centre, and a man in a white shirt bending forward at far right. The gaze is focused on the seated figure and the surrounding devotees.2008-05-09A photograph inside a temple hall with red carpet and white walls. In the foreground, an older man in a white shirt with grey hair and a lanyard stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a long-haired person in a sleeveless orange robe with a beaded necklace also holds hands in prayer. Next is a bald, bespectacled man in orange robes and an orange head cloth wearing a gold chain, hands clasped. Behind them, a young boy in orange stands, and a man in orange and an orange-garbed devotee are visible. A grey metal case rests on the carpet and a white garland lies near a wooden door on the right.2009-10-11April 27 20082008-04-27A photograph of a darshan scene in a hall with a red curtain backdrop. A seated figure in an orange robe and a multicoloured floral garland sits on a white throne-like chair, with a white cloth draped over its back. The figure is adorned with a long dark braid and holds a small offering. A woman in an orange sari with a flower in her hair stands in front, hands folded and bowing, while a man in a white shirt and a man in a grey shirt stand nearby with palms pressed together. A woman in a yellow shawl stands behind the throne, and a monastic in orange robes stands at the right. A silver tray with fruit, sweets and red sacred threads sits at the right edge, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (orange robe, floral garland, long hair) are consistent with Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees on the throne.2008-03-26A photograph taken at an open car boot of a white SUV, where a small gold-coloured murti is seated on the rear seat, wearing a red-orange crown-like headpiece, a multicoloured flower garland and a blue and maroon silk drape over a gold-embroidered cloth. A bearded man in white ritual clothing with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woman in orange robes leans into the car to tend the murti. Other hands and figures are partly visible at the edges, and a lamp-lit doorway is behind them. Printed copyright text overlays the image.June 19 20082008-06-19March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26Outdoor photo of a small group gathered around a decorated deity murti on a wooden table under trees. A man in a white dhoti with a red-and-white shawl, left, bends forward with hands near the murti. Central figure wears a saffron/orange robe, a red head wrap, a tilak, rudraksha beads and a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace; he is. Another man in white with a red-and-white sash and beaded mala stands behind the murti. Two women at right wear a maroon sari with gold border and a mustard-yellow sari, respectively. The murti has an ornate golden crown, red-and-gold garments and a garland.2008-10-14