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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white and yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, standing at left and holding a brass oil lamp with lit flame and a brass bell while performing an aarti or puja before large metallic deity murti. The deity figures wear red and gold garments, crowns, jewelled ornaments and white flower garlands; one holds a trident. Behind them are yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. The man appears to be a person by appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and beaded necklace, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with white flower garlands and a gold chain ringing a brass bell and holding a brass lamp over two metal deity murtis decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, white jasmine garlands, a crown, jewelled ornaments and a trident. The murtis are dressed in orange and red silk and their setting is a stone temple arch with gold trim.2009-12-26A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with a shawl draped over one shoulder and a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red and white flowers around his neck, standing beside a deity murti. He wears a small tilak on his forehead and has long dark hair, and is smiling toward the figure. The deity murti is a gilded figure in a red and gold sari with a crown, elaborate silver jewellery and a garland of yellow and white flowers, its face painted. Behind them are a gold-framed arch and a red curtain, with flower-covered offerings, a brass vessel and a lamp in the foreground. Only one physical person is visible, and the murti is not a living person. Probable Swamiji wears a saffron robe, has long swept-back hair and a tilak, and stands in an ornate temple setting.2009-12-24December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland garlanding a gilded deity murti with a crown, flower garlands in yellow, red and purple, and a golden trident and gleaming jewellery. The man, wearing saffron clothing and a white garland, is adjusting a yellow-and-red floral garland on the murti, which wears a red and gold dress. The setting is a temple shrine with a gold-edged arch and ornate stonework. Appearance cues do not establish the man's identity, so he is described by role only as a devotee performing garlanding.2009-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07December 26 20092009-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07Photo of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, pink, purple and green. Two golden deity murtis, one in a red and gold garment with a crown and the other in red with silver jewellery, are seated under a gold arch. A standing woman in orange robes with a long gold necklace rings a handbell and holds a small oil lamp before them. In the foreground, a garlanded golden kalasha-like vessel rests on a white cloth. Behind to the right, a bearded man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a plate of offerings sits on a table.2008-12-26A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with a red and blue garland and gold bangles holds a flaming lamp toward a richly decorated deity murti. Two seated golden deity figures are adorned with multicolored garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and a golden kalasha-style structure hangs with flowers before them. A small brass bell and a brass vessel sit on the floor. The priest appears to be performing aarti. The priest is not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2015-01-04March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland touching a golden deity murti seated on a decorated throne. The murti wears a gold crown with jewels, a red and gold blouse, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a long black braid with tassel; it is surrounded by yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. The man has long hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and extends his right hand to the murti's chest in an act of worship. A stone archway and a golden arch frame the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain, so the recognition field is unsure.2009-12-26