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June 04 20142014-06-04A devotee in a rust-red blouse and leopard-print wrap bends forward to touch the head of a dark shivalinga-like murti on a white-draped altar. The murti is adorned with a gold-toned crown, rudraksha malas, and fresh garlands of pink roses and yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps and a small tray of flowers sit on a cloth in the foreground. An elderly man in orange robes stands in the background holding a decorated umbrella. The setting is a temple hall with glass walls and carved stone pillars.2014-06-06A man in a rust-red dhoti and a leopard-print shawl stands at the side of a shrine, his hand extended toward a deity murti seated on a throne. The murti is adorned with pink and yellow garlands, a cobra hood, rudraksha mala necklaces and jewelled ornaments. Brass lamps with oil stand near the base, and rose petals are scattered on the floor and cloth. A golden figure with garlands sits on a wooden stand at the lower left. The setting is a pillared temple hall with large windows. The man's face is partly turned away and his appearance does not clearly establish a specific identity.2014-06-06A photograph of a priest in a rust-orange sleeveless garment and a leopard-print lower cloth bending over a white shivalinga on a dark stone base, pouring or pressing white powder and placing flower petals on the lingam. He wears a rudraksha mala, a wrist mala and a hairstyle of long dark locks wrapped in a black head covering, with white ash marks on his arms. Behind him stand large deity murtis draped in green, red and orange silk with gold jewellery and a crown, framed by garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. A brass lamp stand sits in the lower foreground. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja at a shrine.2018-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13June 06 20142014-06-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a rust-brown robe bowing forward with his forehead resting on the edge of a dark stone platform. He has long, dark, dreadlocked hair falling down his back, a dark beard, and a white-and-gold bead garland with a gold pendant around his neck. Gold bangles adorn his wrists and a gold earring is visible. Yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands drape the stone ledge, with a brown folded cloth resting on it and a carved stone lion head beside. A maroon curtain hangs in the background. The scene suggests reverent prostration or padapuja at a temple shrine.2016-12-23A photograph of a man in a rust-red sleeveless robe with a gold armlet, a red-and-white bead garland and a dark rudraksha mala, leaning forward with both hands on a large floral pillar of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. He wears a dark turban-style head covering, a gold earring and a sandalwood tilak. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. Swamiji candidate by appearance: the man has long dark hair in a bun-like wrap, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, presented as a probable match with the page's claim of Swamiji's presence.2016-07-19February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05A long-haired person in a red dhoti-style wrap and gold chest ornaments leans forward to place a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers over a seated deity murti or statue. A red silk drape hangs in the background. Behind them to the right, a large ornate figure in gold and red with a trident stands on a white-draped platform, adorned with garlands. A second person in white dhoti and a yellow shirt stands at left by a red wall, holding a small item. The scene appears to be a garlanding offering at an outdoor shrine.2010-12-22December 05 20162016-12-05