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A photograph of a temple ritual: a bare-backed man with long, dark, swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange cloth wrapped around his waist and hands on a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The murti has a gold crown and ornaments with a red silk cloth beneath. Behind him, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands watching, with other onlookers and a pillared temple roof above.

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A photograph of a long-haired man seen from behind, bare-backed and wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, reaching to adjust a deity murti. The deity is framed by a large gilded arch with a crown finial and is heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, red, pink, green and white flowers, and draped in a red and gold cloth with jewelled ornaments. To the right, a man in white shirt and rudraksha-style mala watches, and other people in white or dark clothing stand behind a leafy outdoor setting with hanging green leaves overhead. The scene suggests an outdoor temple procession or darshan around a decorated deity.2006-10-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms. A bare-chested man with long, dark, matted hair and an orange cloth around his waist reaches up with both arms to adorn an ornate golden shrine niche draped in pink and white silk. A green silk cloth hangs beside the garlands. To the left stands a dark stone deity murti with a crown and white garland, and a brass lamp sits at the right. Banana leaves and a hanging lamp are visible at the top of the frame.2016-12-19March 02 20112011-03-02A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23A temple ritual scene in which a man with long dark wavy hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange silk dhoti and shawl, kneels at left and reaches up to adjust a garland on a deity murti. The murti stands on a golden vahana-like base and wears a decorated white and silver face, an orange and saffron headcloth, a silver ornamental necklace and a trident-like staff. It is heavily garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers, with green fabric draped behind. A gilded carved backdrop and orange-washed temple walls with potted plants frame the setting. The kneeling man appears to be an appearance-based a person candidate from his long hair, orange ceremonial clothing and bare-chested presentation, but the cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm.2011-10-26January 01 20082008-01-01December 23 20102010-12-23November 29 20112011-11-29September 29 20062006-09-29A photograph of a temple ritual at a decorated shrine. A bare-chested man with long dark dreadlocks, draped in a yellow cloth and adorned with a pink-and-white flower garland on his head, stands at center reaching up to offer a large flower garland to a gilded deity murti in a golden niche. To the left, a man with a bun, white forehead markings, orange cloth and rudraksha beads holds a brass tray of yellow turmeric or saffron powder, while a bowing devotee in white dhoti with bare torso leans in beside him. A second man in a green turban and white garland stands behind them. The shrine is hung with banana leaves, yellow and green paper decorations, and white and red flower garlands, with a photographer in the background.2016-12-19A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, leaning forward with eyes lowered beside a granite shivalinga. Behind the stone stands a large metal deity murti decorated with jewelled hands, gold and silver necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. Another person in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border bends over near the linga. Dim temple architecture frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): the man's long hair, orange shawl and rudraksha mala are the distinguishing cues; he is shown performing puja at the shivalinga.2007-02-16May 27 20132013-05-27