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April 30 2012

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A man in saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloth stands before golden deity murti of a goddess and a consort figure, adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and ornate gold jewellery. He wears a rudraksha mala with a golden pendant and a gold bangle, and a red tilak on his forehead. His hands rest near a brass plate or vessel held by another person's hand at lower left. A golden arch frames the altar, with an orange drape behind the figures. a person is the man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads and gold ornament, though his appearance is consistent with several presentations.2012-04-30A man in orange-saffron robes and a long orange sash stands beside two golden deity murti decorated with jewelled crowns, bright red and white garlands, and a pink lotus flower. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold bangle, and smiles while looking down toward a tray of offerings held by another person's hand at the lower left. Behind the murti hangs an orange curtain framed by a large gold arch, with marigold and red flower garlands along the sides. The setting appears to be a temple puja or abhishekam, with a figure in orange clothing and rudraksha beads who resembles the swami described on the page, though the appearance is uncertain.2012-04-30A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a gilded murti pair, holding a silver bowl with one hand while touching the figure at his side. The central gold deity murti wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, holding a pink lotus; the right murti wears a green and gold sari, a white jasmine garland and ornate jewellery. Red, yellow and white flower garlands drape the decorated shrine behind them, with a gold arch and orange cloth.2012-04-30A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits with palms joined in namaskar on a gold-embossed throne against a red draped backdrop. Flanking him on both sides are two large golden deity murti, each wearing a crown, jewelled necklaces and layers of white and red-orange flower garlands. The murti on the left has an orange turban and holds a staff-like ritual object, while the one on the right wears a yellow-gold dhoti. The seated man wears a rudraksha-style mala, a gold chain, and a white tilak on his forehead. A small figure in the lower left corner and a golden kalasha-style ornament appear at the edges. Pinkish-purple and yellow flowers decorate the throne back. The setting suggests a temple darshan or ceremonial presentation.2012-10-15July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a temple ritual with a standing figure in an orange-saffron garment wrapped over the shoulder and waist, with a bare upper back, reaching forward to adjust or decorate a deity murti. The murti is a gilded metal figure of a goddess with a dark crown-like headdress decorated with red flowers, garlands of white and red blossoms, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces. Behind it stands a second gilded deity murti with an ornate golden crown and a figure with a long curved trunk. The background is a gold ornamental frame with a deep orange curtain and dense garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The figure has his hair tied back and wears a rudraksha mala. Ornate gold and brass fittings surround the scene.2012-04-30April 14 20132013-04-14December 26 20092009-12-26April 30 20122012-04-30A standing man in orange saffron robes and a red-and-white flower garland performs worship before golden deity murti seated on a throne. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold jewellery, while the companion figure holds a golden trident and wears a gold crown. Both murti are decorated with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The man holds a silver plate in front of the shrine, and a gold kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground. The setting is a stone temple with carved gold-framed arch.2009-12-30A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a silver plate, beside two golden deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and garlands. The central murti holds a pink lotus. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with an orange curtain, and red, yellow and white flower garlands frame the scene. The man's appearance shows some cues such as the saffron robes, rudraksha beads and ceremonial gold pendant, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as a priest performing worship beside the murtis.2012-04-30A photograph of a temple ritual at night beneath a gilded arch. A man in a saffron-red cloth wraps his body and wears long pink and yellow flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant; he reaches toward a golden deity murti adorned with silver jewellery, a crown and flower garlands. Beside him stands a second golden figure with a red turban and a sheathed weapon. Dense red, orange and yellow flowers fill the foreground. a person: the central figure's red cloth, rudraksha mala and gold pendant are visible cues, though the face is only partly clear, so identity is uncertain.2012-05-02