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A man in orange saffron robes and a white garland stands at left, his right hand raised toward the face of a golden deity murti decorated with a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white jasmine garland and a red and gold sari. Behind the figure are dense garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple accents, and a gilded arched frame. A trident-like staff and a brass vessel rest near the murti. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine. The man's clothing is orange with a green-edged shawl, and he appears to be the only physical person visible.

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December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck performing a ritual at a temple shrine. He stands at left, reaching toward the face of a large golden metal deity murti, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, white jasmine garlands and a red and gold dress. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands surround the shrine, and a gilded arch frames the scene. The man has long dark hair and a sleeveless saffron top, and appears to be applying a touch or offering at the murti's face. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall.2009-12-26A man in an orange saffron garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair stands at left, smiling and reaching out to touch the face of a large golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, a red and gold sari-like garment, a white flower garland, and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long braid down its back. Behind it are yellow and red marigold garlands and a golden arched frame, with a stone pillar at the top left.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photo of a temple ritual at a gold-framed shrine. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with an orange-and-green shawl and touches the forehead of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a crown, white jasmine garlands, a red-and-gold garment and a long braid. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a gold ceremonial staff stands nearby.2009-12-26A young man in an orange sleeveless top and orange-and-teal dhoti stands at left, lifting a long gold-coloured thread or cord over the head of a metal deity murti. The murti wears a silver crown, a large silver necklace, bangles, a red-and-gold blouse and a pink-and-gold cloth, and white jasmine garlands hang from its shoulders. Behind it are marigold and purple flower garlands and a golden arch, with a copper kalasha-like vessel at left. The scene appears to be a temple ritual decoration or abhishekam-style offering.2009-12-26A man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange-red sleeveless top with a white flower garland stands at left, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a golden deity murti seated in front. The murti wears an orange robe, an ornate crown, and white beaded necklaces, and is decorated with bright red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands; gold ornamental arches frame the background. A metal rod or staff rests against the figure. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during an abhishekam or puja.2009-07-07A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland, with a red-and-white forehead mark, reaching forward to touch the golden face of a large deity murti. The murti wears a jewelled crown, red silk sari-style drapery, layered necklaces and earrings, and is decorated with yellow, orange and pink flowers and green foliage. Behind is an ornate gold arch and draped red curtain, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the man in orange performing a ritual touch, appearance-based cues being long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garland. The page indicates a temple visit and paada pooja.2009-12-24A man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long dark hair, a flower garland of yellow marigolds, red and white blooms draped over his shoulder, reaches up to adjust a gilded crown on a golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers hang on the golden idols around him, with a gilded arch framing the shrine. Appearance-based label: a person, shown performing a temple adornment or puja in person; the features are partly obscured and the attribution is uncertain.2009-12-23A photograph of a temple puja before a deity murti wearing an ornate jeweled crown and an orange garment with a yellow and red floral garland. A man with long dark hair, a white and red garland of flowers, orange clothing, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a lit oil lamp, an aarti or deepa, toward the figure. Behind the murti are colourful floral garlands in purple, pink, yellow and red, and gold ornaments are visible. The man is wearing a pale forehead marking and smiling.2011-12-11