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A photograph of a person in an orange robe with long dark curly hair, standing at a wooden stand and painting or decorating a brightly coloured carved sculptural form with green, red, yellow and white scrollwork. Behind them a white curtain hangs from a bamboo frame, and a painted portrait of a man with dark hair and beads is partly visible at the right edge. The person's hand rests on the carved piece.

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A photograph of a person with long, dark, curly hair wearing a loose orange-saffron garment, standing at a colourful carved wooden structure and touching its ornate painted sculpted head. The carving is painted in green, red, yellow, pink and white with swirling scroll motifs, resembling a decorated ratha or processional vehicle component. Behind, a red upholstered chair or throne sits beside a white curtain and a framed photograph of a smiling person wearing pearl necklaces. The person has long swept hair and saffron clothing, a cue consistent with the page's reference to a person, appearance-based and unconfirmed.2006-10-19A man with long, dark, wavy hair and a small red tilak on his forehead stands in an orange saffron wrap at left, his right hand resting on a brightly painted wooden horse-headed vehicle with green, red, yellow and gold ornamentation. The white-faced figure has painted eyes and red-tipped mouth. Behind them is a pale tiled wall and a dark wooden panel. A cloth hangs at the upper right. The setting appears to be a workshop or preparation room for a procession vehicle.2006-10-19A photograph of a man with long, dark, wavy hair and a small red tilak mark on his forehead, wearing a loose orange robe, standing at left with his right hand extended toward a colourfully painted wooden figure. The figure has a white face with painted eyes, an orange-tipped beak-like snout, and a richly decorated crown and body in green, red, pink and gold. Behind them is a pale wall and a grey curtain. The setting suggests an artisan's workspace where a deity figure is being decorated. The man appears to be a sannyasi in orange robes; his identity is uncertain from appearance and no printed name is attached to him.2006-10-19A photograph of one man standing indoors beside a brightly painted, colourful wooden vehicle figure with a white face, red and green ornate carvings and pink floral details. He has long, swept-back dark curly hair, a red bindi on his forehead and wears a loose saffron-orange wrap over his shoulders.2006-10-19A man in a saffron-orange robe stands indoors at left, his right arm extended to touch the painted beak of a large, brightly coloured ceremonial mythical bird figure. The figure has a white head with a red beak, a rounded eye with orange detailing, and a body decorated in red, yellow, green and blue scales and feathers. He wears a white forehead mark and has long, dark, wavy hair. Behind him are a white wall, a white curtain and a standing fan.2006-10-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a man with long, curly dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing a loose orange-saffron robe, standing at the left and touching a brightly painted wooden vehicle figure of a bird-headed mount with a white head, orange beak, and turquoise, red, yellow and green ornamental carving. The figure sits beside a white tiled wall and a white cloth hanging. Probable Swamiji: the long hair, orange robe and presence at a painted ceremonial vehicle match the page's Swamiji reference, though the face is not used for identification.2006-10-19A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands beside a brightly painted wooden ratha or chariot figure with a horse-like carved head in red, green, blue and gold. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and rests one hand on the carved vehicle. Behind him a white wall and a hanging white cloth frame the scene. On the right, a large portrait shows a long-haired person with a red tilak playing a red violin, above a dark red throne-like seat. The image is a photo.2006-10-19 +1 copiesOctober 19 20062006-10-19A man with long, shoulder-length dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead stands in an ashram room wearing a loose saffron-orange robe. He rests one hand on a large brightly painted wooden figure with a white face, red and green ornamentation and pink floral carvings, appearing to examine or touch the figure. Pale walls and a white curtain form the background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing saffron robe with long hair and a bindi, interacting with the painted ratha figure.2006-10-19A photograph of a man with long, swept-back black curly hair wearing a loose orange-saffron robe draped over his body, with a small red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, standing beside a colourful carved wooden ornament in green, red, yellow and white that resembles a temple vahana or decorative pillar. Behind him are a white curtain, a white tiled wall and a white electric fan. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by the long flowing hair, saffron robe and ornate setting. The scene looks like an ashram or temple preparation space.2006-10-19A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a loose orange-saffron wrap over his body, standing with one hand on his hip beside an ornate, brightly painted wooden throne. The throne is carved and coloured in green, red, pink and blue with scroll and serpent-like motifs, and its red cushioned backrest is visible at right. Behind him a white cloth hangs from bamboo poles against a white wall, and a framed portrait of a smiling figure with dark hair and a red garment is partly visible at upper right.2006-10-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a person in an orange robe with long dark curly hair and a small white forehead mark, reaching out to touch the painted head of a large colorful ratha or chariot-style figure. The carved figure has a white face with orange and red accents, teal and gold scrollwork, and a green painted base. Behind them a white curtain hangs against a pale wall. Only one clearly visible person is present; the ratha decoration is being painted by hand. a person: the figure wears a long swept hair style and orange saffron clothing, and the page references a person's painting event.2006-10-19