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A photograph taken indoors at night under a thatched palm roof with fluorescent tube lights. A man on the right in a bright orange saffron robe and orange turban stands holding a phone to his ear. Beside him to the left, several men in white dhoti and shirt stand around, one in a white shirt and dhoti holding a gold-coloured item, another in a red shirt holding a gold piece. A younger man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands in front. On the floor lie gold-coloured ornaments, bangles, and a gold-toned piece on a woven mat, with plastic-covered objects and white plastic chairs nearby. The scene appears to show ceremonial gold jewellery being examined for a temple.

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December 20 20062006-12-20Photo inside a thatched-roof open pavilion at dusk. A man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban stands centre, his hands joined near the front of his body. A man in a white shirt and dhoti kneels in front of him, bowing low. Around them stand several men: one in a red shawl, one in a checked shirt, two older men in white dhotis and shirts, and a young man in an orange shawl holding a video camera at right. On a mat in the foreground lie ornate gold-coloured ritual items, including a gilded staff-like object and decorative metal pieces, some wrapped in plastic. A small table at right holds fruit and offerings on a plate. White plastic chairs sit behind the group.2006-12-20Photograph of a thatched-roof open pavilion at night with a red-tiled floor. On the right, a figure in a saffron-orange wrap and orange head covering stands barefoot facing a group of men in white ritual clothes, several with orange shawls and beads. One white-clad man holds a brass or golden object. On the floor in front are golden ceremonial items: a staff, a bell-like piece and other gilded ornaments laid on woven mats. White plastic chairs line the back, and a plastic sheet covers an object at left.2006-12-20Indoor photo inside a covered pavilion with a large ornate gold throne on the left, decorated with intricate carved relief and a gold peetha base in front. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a long beaded mala stands centrally, with long dark hair and a crown-like tilt of the turban; Swamiji (probable) by his orange saffron clothing, long swept hair, turban and mala cues. Beside him a figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare upper body, beaded necklaces and orange cloth stands near the gold base. On the left a figure in orange robe with a red sash, a woman in a pink-peach shawl and several young men in white dhotis, yellow and blue shirts, and orange lanyards stand around the throne.2007-12-30Night photo outdoors beneath large dark tree trunks where several men gather to receive a flag and rope for the Brahmotsav festival. On the left a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a coiled rope. Next to him a bearded man in white dhoti wears an orange shawl and a man in a checked shirt and trousers holds a folded white cloth bundle. Behind them an older man in white dhoti holds papers. A man in a red-maroon robe holds a yellow-and-green flag. On the right a man in an orange turban and orange robe gestures with a raised hand, standing near an ornate gold-and-brown throne with a carved serpent-hood back.2006-12-20Photograph of an interior room with a thatched roof and plain white walls, where a figure in an orange saffron wrap and orange headwear stands with their back to the camera, facing a group of gold-coloured metal deity statues and other bronze figures on the floor and a low ledge. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, one holding a red cloth bundle, stand at the left near a wooden door. Metal tripod-like stands and equipment sit among the statues. The figure's back is bare above the wrap, with long dark hair visible, and the scene is dimly lit.2006-12-20A photograph of a temple ritual inside a plain whitewashed room with a ceiling fan-free concrete floor. In the centre, a deity murti is decorated with orange and red flower garlands and a silver-embellished garment, placed on a pink silk-covered platform. A man in white dhoti bends over the murti, apparently performing worship. To the left, several men stand in orange and red robes; one wears an ornate embroidered conical hat and carries a tall golden staff. A man in an orange jacket and orange cloth stands centrally, watching. A bare-chested man in a white cloth stands at the right edge beside a gilded ornament. Green leaves lie on the floor near the murti.2010-12-17December 20 20062006-12-20Indoor photograph in a plain room with cream walls and a pale door. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak sits at left on a white-covered chair, smiling. Beside him a bearded man in saffron robes stands with hands clasped. At right a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white tilak stands, hands near his face. A man in a white shirt stands near the door, and a seated man in white clothes and a seated man in a white shirt are at lower center. On the floor a tray holds fruit, flowers and sweets as a puja offering. a person: the long-haired seated figure in orange robes with a red tilak fits the page's identification, though the appearance is only a partial match.2008-04-01December 20 20062006-12-20A photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-brown turban and a brown cloth draped over his bare upper body, smiling and extending his open right hand toward a group. He sits on a leopard-print cushion beside large gold-coloured ornamental objects. Around him stand several men in white shirts and white trousers wearing orange and yellow-red shawls; one holds a small folded book or booklet, and another stands with hands joined in a respectful gesture. A woman with a garland stands at the left edge. The room has pale walls, maroon curtains and a pink carpet. The seated figure's appearance and seated throne-like position are consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face and presentation are not distinctive enough to confirm an identity, so it is recorded as unsure. A visible , , and , which is omitted from the text list2016-07-23December 20 20062006-12-20