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Photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, with a red rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments, holding a gold plate while standing beside a large gilded deity murti in orange and gold drapery, adorned with a crown and white and red garlands. Another person in orange stands at the left edge beside a gold-rimmed offering vessel draped with yellow, white and red floral garlands. Marigold and multicoloured flower arrangements fill the background, along with a gold ornamental arch. Swamiji (probable): the man holding the gold plate has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a mala, consistent with the page description, but this is an appearance-based label only.

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January 01 20122012-01-01A temple ritual photograph. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a white garland over one shoulder and gold bangles, stands on a raised platform raising his arm high with a small object. Beside him, a large deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with a golden crown, gold armlets, multicolour flower garlands in red, purple, yellow and white, and orange drapery, is decorated for worship. In the lower left, another person in red holds a brass tray of offerings wrapped in garlands. Gold-framed arch and stone pillars form the background.2011-12-11January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl standing beside a large golden deity murti dressed in orange silk and elaborate jewelry, holding a long staff. The man wears a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style garland and a red-and-yellow flower garland draped over his arm, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them are heaped marigold, rose and green-leaf garlands and a golden ornamental backdrop. The man's hand rests near the deity. The man has long dark hair, but there is insufficient distinctive evidence to confirm who he is.2013-07-22A photograph of a ritual before two gilded metal deity murti with gold crowns and jewellery, set against an orange cloth backdrop and a large ornate gold arch. Flower garlands in red, yellow and white decorate the figures. A man in an orange-saffron garment with a white-and-red forehead mark, a pink and white flower garland, gold armlets and a leopard-print cloth stands at left, holding a silver plate of offerings near the figures while another person's hand supports the plate below. Appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm a person identity, so this is a priest or devotee performing a puja-style offering.2013-03-10A 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.2009-12-26A temple ritual scene in which a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold necklace, stands beside a seated deity murti. The murti is draped in red and orange silk, adorned with a silver crown, silver jewellery and a sheer red veil, and is framed by large garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with green and purple accents. A second man in white clothes, with a gold-beaded mala, reaches up to offer something from a tray near the garland. In the foreground stands a brass oil lamp on a pedestal, and a white cloth covers a low table. The stone temple ceiling and carved gold frame surround the scene.2010-12-28January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a temple ritual in which a long-haired man in a white garment stands on a raised golden platform, reaching up to adorn a large seated deity murti dressed in white with gold ornaments and a crown. The murti sits on a gold throne draped with yellow, magenta, red and white flower garlands. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a brass plate and tends to the garlands. Red and gold drapery and an ornate gold arch frame the scene, and a small figure is visible at the lower right.2010-12-21Photograph of a ceremony before a gilded deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with gold crown, gold jewellery and multi-coloured flower garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. A man in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper torso holds a silver plate and performs an offering near the murti, while another person's hands reach in from the left holding a silver vessel. An oil lamp flame burns at the right edge. A man in orange-saffron clothing with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala can be seen; this is a probable Swamiji candidate performing the offering, so swamiji is set to in_person with the appearance-based label.2015-01-13March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13