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December 24 2011

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December 27 20112011-12-27A standing bronze-coloured statue of a bald sage in a rust-red dhoti and wrap, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style mala and armlets, stands beside a larger statue of a multi-armed deity with a red skirt, garland and an orange sash, holding a drum-like instrument and a staff. Behind them, two people in orange robes stand under an open pavilion with red pillars, hanging orange-and-yellow tassels and a parked vehicle at left. Greenery and more statues are visible in the background.2011-12-27May 03 20122012-05-03A barefoot man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands on a green-carpeted step beside a bronze deity murti seen from behind, wearing a yellow and red garment and holding a ceremonial staff-like object. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, and looks downward. The open-sided pavilion has a red metal frame, palm trees and greenery in the background.2011-10-12December 25 20112011-12-25Outdoor temple courtyard with a paved path and red-brick wall behind. A smiling man in a loose orange shawl over white and maroon garments walks forward, hands folded, with a bare-shouldered devotee in orange beside him. To the left, a woman in an orange sari and red blouse with a bindi walks with a camera bag. On the right, a large golden-bronze deity murti in a red and cream skirt, with multiple raised arms holding a trident-like staff and other objects, stands beside a red-draped platform. Trees, a banyan-style canopy and hanging orange cloth decorate the background. a person candidate: a smiling man in an orange shawl and white-maroon garment, with a red-and-yellow shawl and bindi; appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.2011-12-29A photograph of a man standing barefoot on a white stage, raising both arms high above his head in an exuberant gesture. He wears a saffron-orange sannyasi robe draped over one shoulder and bare on the other, a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, rudraksha bracelets on the upper arms and wrists, and a gold and yellow flower crown. Behind him is a gilded arched throne-like backdrop with a golden cloth, and beside him stands a deity murti dressed in a green skirt, white jewellery and a garland of mixed flowers in red, yellow and white. Maroon velvet curtains frame the stage, and a red patterned rug lies at the bottom edge.2012-05-03A man in a rust-orange garment and orange shawl stands on a stage with a dark, swept-back hairstyle, a gold armband, a thick rudraksha mala with gold beads, and a gold-trimmed fabric belt. Behind him, a richly decorated deity murti with a gold crown and sequined silver-and-gold adornments stands on a red-lit stage with gold-trimmed seating and ornate hangings. The man's pose and clothing suggest a darshan-style presentation; the scene is lit in warm red tones. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on the orange garment, swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, standing in a darshan setting before a deity murti.2015-12-13A man in rust-orange robes with a gold-bordered wrap stands barefoot on a carpet, arms raised with palms open in greeting. He wears a long brown rudraksha mala and red bindi, and smiles at the audience. Behind him is a golden throne flanked by gilded lion figures, with red velvet cushions and a tiger-skin cloth. A painted deity murti with four arms holding a flame stands to the left, and red velvet drapes frame the stage.2013-09-03September 12 20132013-09-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a standing man in saffron-orange robes with a long, loose drape over the shoulders, wearing a gold headband and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant. He stands to the left of a seated, gold-toned statue of a deity in orange garments with a crown and jewelled ornaments, holding a sword and a small hand-held object. Marigold and red flower garlands, yellow and purple cloth surround the seated figure. The standing man gestures toward a silver-and-gold ritual tray with decorative tassels at lower left. The setting is a temple platform with a gold-trimmed arch behind. The standing man is a person candidate based on the saffron robes, long swept-back hair, gold headband and gold necklace, but the appearance is partially obscured and the identification is uncertain. Two other people are faintly visible in the background at the doorway.2010-12-27December 08 20152015-12-08 +2 copies