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Night-time outdoor photograph at a temple-like courtyard with a dark background. A bearded elderly man in a peach-orange top and saffron-orange dhoti stands at right, receiving a woman who bows forward with her head lowered; he has his hand on a floral garland of white and yellow flowers around her neck, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs from her. She wears a rust-red top and a leopard-print wrap. A younger man in a white t-shirt stands behind, and a person in orange stands at the left edge. Hanging bells and a tiger-striped cloth are visible at the edges.

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A photograph taken at night on a covered temple-type veranda with pillars. On the left, a man with long dark hair and a white-and-red vertical forehead mark wears a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap and a white and orange-flowered garland, smiling and gesturing with his hands. In the centre, a young male attendant in a white t-shirt, orange dhoti and forehead tilak holds a silver plate with flowers and green leaves. On the right, an elderly bearded man with white hair and a peach-coloured shirt over a saffron-orange garment, with a rudraksha-style mala, stands beside him. A figure in a white dhoti stands in the background near hanging bells. a person cues (long hair, flower garland, ornate bare-shouldered attire) are present on the figure at left, but identity is uncertain.2014-05-26Photograph taken at dusk in a covered open hall. On the left, a person with swept-back dark hair and a white-and-orange marigold garland, wearing a rust-red top and a leopard-print wrap, presses palms together in greeting. Centre, a young man in a white t-shirt, orange dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a stainless steel tray with leaves, flowers and a tilak on his forehead, speaking as he offers it. Right, an elderly white-bearded man in an orange shirt and red dhoti stands with palms joined. A younger figure in a white dhoti stands in the background. Three people are visible.2014-05-26May 26 20142014-05-26February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph of a seated elderly bald man in a light grey top bowing his head as a person in an orange and leopard-print shawl with long dark wavy hair and multiple rudraksha malas places a hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a red curtain hangs in the background. The blessing figure's appearance with long swept hair, rudraksha malas and orange-and-leopard shawl is a distinctive cue, so this is a person present in person, giving a blessing to the devotee.2012-09-03May 26 20142014-05-26A photograph of a stage event with an ornate gold throne and a red-draped chair in the foreground. A figure with long dark hair, a yellow marigold garland, a leopard-print skirt over a rust-red garment and a tilak on the forehead holds up a long red-orange cloth draped over the shoulders of a bald man in pale peach robes and an orange shawl, who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a banner shows ancient temple spires. On the right an older man in an orange robe and glasses stands with hands folded. A silver trident leans on the left. The figure presenting the cloth shows distinctive long hair, a garland and rust-red robes; this is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown as a presenter of honour in an in-person setting, with the bowing man as a devotee receiving the cloth.2014-05-20January 30 20142014-01-30A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and draped rust-orange cloth, wearing a leopard-print lower garment, a multi-coloured marigold garland and a rust-orange beaded bracelet, places a hand on the head of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt who bows with folded hands and holds a folded paper. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl and a second woman in orange with a rudraksha mala stand near a golden throne-like structure and red upholstered seating. The seated figure appears to be the presiding guru, with the bowing man receiving blessing. a person cues: rust-orange turban, rust-orange draped cloth and garland on the seated figure, consistent with the page's a person reference.2014-04-10February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA woman in a rust-red blouse and leopard-print wrap bends forward at the head while an older man in a pale peach-orange robe with an orange shawl places a garland of pink, white and yellow flowers over her head. Another man in an orange-brown kurta holds a pink flower garland at the right edge. The setting is a living room with a striped cushioned sofa, white cushions, sheer curtains and a framed picture on the wall. The older man has a shaved head with a pulled-back tuft, glasses and a red forehead mark, and wears a gold wristwatch. The garlanding is a welcome gesture of honour. a person identity is not established from appearance.2014-04-06Night outdoor ritual at a temple-like courtyard with a lit shrine niche in the background. A bare-chested priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold forehead mark and a rudraksha mala, holds up a rudraksha mala over a brass plate. Facing him, an older man in an orange robe and a black-and-white rudraksha mala bends forward and receives it. Two more priests in rust-red and gold-bordered dhotis with rudraksha malas stand behind and to the left, one holding a plate. A kalasha and pillars with red-and-white bands frame the scene. The orange-clad man has a grey, swept-back hairstyle, and the bare-chested priest wears long dark hair tied up with a gold necklace; neither is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2014-11-20