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A photograph of a temple shrine with deity murti adorned with red, yellow and pink flower garlands and gold-coloured jewellery. A person in a saffron-orange garment with long dark hair stands at the left-centre, reaching toward the central deity figure, apparently adjusting or offering at the shrine. Two more decorated murtis flank the scene: one at left with orange cloth and garlands, and one at right wearing a tall crown and orange shawl with ornate gold jewellery. Gold arched shrine frames and a banana plant are visible behind, with a small black board on the left wall. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with padapuja-style floral decoration.

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November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A temple shrine scene during worship. A long-haired man in an orange saffron dhoti and matching shawl stands at center, reaching forward with both hands toward a deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears a red and gold crown, an ornate necklace and red and yellow flower garlands; a red cloth backdrop frames it. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor and an attendant in orange clothing holds a lit tray at left, while ornate gold decorations and another garlanded murti appear at the right edge. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a shrine.2011-11-29A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a bare chest, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, stands at the centre garlanding a deity murti with red and yellow flower garlands. Two gilded ornate shrines flank the centre, each holding a seated deity murti draped in red, orange and yellow flower garlands, one with a crown and white-and-orange headdress. A partially visible person in orange robes stands at the left edge holding a tray. Brass oil lamps and a banana plant are visible, with a carved stone pillar behind.2011-11-29A night temple scene of a devotee in orange-saffron clothing, with a long dark braid, arranging red, yellow and white flower garlands on a deity murti in a golden arched shrine niche. Two more ornately decorated deity figures flank the central image, one at the left and one at the right, all draped in garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A brass oil lamp sits at the lower right, and a banana plant and orange curtain appear in the background. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple shrine where a figure with long, swept-back dark hair in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl is decorating a seated deity murti with garlands. The murti is draped in red, white and yellow flower garlands and wears ornate silver jewellery. Brass oil lamps burn at the base of the shrine, and a gold-framed arch and garlanded figures stand beside it. The figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, consistent with the Swamiji appearance cues, so this is a probable appearance-based label rather than a confirmed identity. The visible activity suggests padapuja-style worship at a shrine.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph inside a temple shrine where a person in an orange-saffron robe and wrap is decorating a deity murti with a garland. The figure has long dark curly hair and is seen from behind and side, placing a necklace or garland on a red-and-white dressed idol. The murti is adorned with white jasmine and pink, red and yellow flower garlands, and the ornate gold arched frame behind it is draped in marigolds and roses. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on a stone ledge at left, with additional garlands and orange cloth hangings around the shrine.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl, bare-chested with an orange waist cloth band, leaning forward with both arms extended to adorn a seated deity murti. The murti is draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands and ornamented with silver jewellery and a crown-like headdress, seated on a green cushioned throne with a gold-backed chair behind. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on the floor and a second garlanded throne and deity figure are visible at left. Ritual setting with flowers and lamps.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, leaning forward and reaching toward a deity murti seated on a green-draped peetha. The murti is adorned with heavy garlands of red and white flowers and wears a gold crown, and a red-and-gold backdrop frames it. Brass lamps, a kalasha and other brass vessels sit on a stone ledge at right, with garlanded decorations and gilded shrine ornaments along the edges. No clear appearance-based a person candidate is present; the priest's cues are insufficient to identify him.2011-11-29A photograph inside a temple of a standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, performing a ritual at a decorated palanquin-style vahana. Two metal deity murtis seated on the palanquin are draped in orange cloth and crowned, and the palanquin is heavily garlanded with red, white, green and purple flower strings and a red satin cloth. A gold-framed deity image stands at the left, and gilded lamp stands and carvings fill the background.2012-05-02