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A man stands on a cream-tiled stage with both hands raised beside his head, smiling. He wears a maroon and orange turban, an orange silk dhoti-style garment with a maroon shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold necklace, and a long garland of white and red flowers draped over his shoulders and chest. Behind him stands a gold-coloured deity murti, carrying a bow and arrow and a trident, set within an ornate gold arch decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands. A gold chariot-like pedestal with carved elephant or horse figures supports the murti, with a fringed canopy hanging above and a dark blue curtain at the back. Rose petals are scattered on the floor rugs.

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August 28 20112011-08-28August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a standing man in maroon and orange ritual dress, with an orange turban, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala with a large gold medallion, and a red-and-yellow flower garland, smiling with palms joined in greeting. Beside him stands a golden-bronze deity murti of a goddess in a maroon sari with silver jewellery and garlands, raising one hand, set against a rainbow-coloured flower arch on a yellow-draped golden lion-footed pedestal, with a dark red velvet backdrop. The man's appearance (turban, long hair, rudraksha mala, gold medallion) fits the page's Swamiji reference, but identity is only probable.2011-12-18A standing man in an orange turban and maroon dhoti with orange border stands on a small red rug before a golden deity murti of a woman standing on a gold bull-shaped carriage with a yellow cloth draped over it. The murti wears white jewelled necklaces, a red blouse and gold-bordered sari, and is framed by a large arch of red, white, purple, yellow and green flower garlands against a dark maroon velvet curtain. The man wears a red and yellow flower garland, a rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant, gold armbands and a bangle, and performs a raised-hand greeting gesture with a smile. A bank of flower decoration and gold vehicle wheels is visible at the base. A probable Swamiji candidate is present, identified by the orange turban, ceremonial gold pendant and rudraksha-style mala; the person is in ceremonial dress standing beside the murti.2011-12-18A man in a rust-orange turban and matching saffron-brown garment stands at left, smiling and raising his right hand in a wave, wearing a multi-strand garland of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers with green leaves, plus a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant. Beside him stands a large deity murti draped in orange silk with a green lower cloth, adorned with a gold crown, jewelled red and silver ornaments, a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers, and a gilded lion-like throne base. A dark maroon curtain and gold-framed backdrop complete the stage setting.2015-04-23 +2 copiesA standing man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, raises both palms beside a golden ratha-style palanquin. The palanquin's golden peacock-like base and large gilded arch are heavily decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A deity murti in silver ornaments, orange cloth and a crown holds a trident-like spear. A small woven mat lies on the floor and a dark curtain stands behind. The man has long, swept-back hair and a red mark on his forehead. Appearance-based: a person, standing in front of a deity murti on a festival vehicle.2011-10-27August 31 20112011-08-31A barefoot man in a saffron-red dhoti and draped shawl with gold borders stands on a small patterned rug, arms raised with palms open in a greeting gesture. He wears a rudraksha mala necklace, orange bracelets and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Beside him stands a golden peacock-shaped carriage and palanquin, decorated with a golden arch and a crest. The carriage holds a deity murti in orange and white with a trident and flag, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and purple flower garlands with green satin drapes. A dark blue curtain hangs behind. The setting suggests a temple or satsang hall with a ceremonial procession display.2011-10-27A smiling man in an orange-and-gold turban and orange-brown dhoti with gold borders stands at left, waving with his right hand, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold bangles. Behind him, a gold arch frames a shrine with a seated deity murti in gold and a deity figure with a trident, decorated with white and red flower garlands, green leaves and a red draped cloth. A gold peacock-shaped stand with a red cloth base is in front. A red cushioned chair is at left, with a white wall and red curtain behind.2013-11-07April 23 20152015-04-23 +1 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange robes with a yellow border wrapped at the waist and a saffron turban waves his right hand on a white stage before a maroon velvet curtain. He wears a rudraksha mala with a golden-yellow ornamental collar and gold earrings. Beside him, a deity murti is seated on a gilded arched throne, draped in red and white flower garlands and a yellow silk cloth over pink fabric, adorned with silver ornaments and a green necklace. The person is a person by appearance cues: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, though the identification is uncertain.2013-08-18April 16 20132013-04-16