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A shaven-headed man in a sleeveless saffron-orange kurta and matching orange loose trousers walks barefoot across a polished cream floor in a temple hall. Behind him stands a large painted and gilded multi-armed deity murti with a crown, holding a trident, a bell, a conch and other objects, against a pastel turquoise, pink and yellow shrine backdrop with decorative pillars. A red patterned rug lies at the left edge. The man's arm is extended and he appears mid-stride, with no visible garland, rudraksha or ornate ceremonial cues to indicate a specific identity.

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September 09 20132013-09-09A photograph of a figure with long dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, standing barefoot on a mat in a hall facing a large painted deity figure. The deity has multiple arms holding a trident-like staff, a bell, a drum and other implements, a gold crown and red face, and is set against a blue, pink and green painted wall with a golden throne-like seat with red cushions and a flower garland on the left. A small pink figurine stands near the base of the wall. The figure's arms are raised toward the deity. A dark red curtain hangs on the right. The scene suggests a ritual or devotional gesture before the deity mural.2012-04-14A person with long dark hair, seen from behind, stands barefoot on a mat in a hall, wearing an orange saffron-coloured dhoti and matching upper wrap, with arms raised in a gesture before a large painted multi-armed deity murti. The deity is golden-orange with a crown, moustache, many arms holding weapons and objects, and sits within a blue, pink and green painted niche. To the left is an ornate gold and red throne with a garland, and a small figure stands nearby. A dark maroon velvet curtain hangs at right on a polished white floor. Oil lamps hang from the upper left.2012-04-14September 09 20132013-09-09A person with long dark curly hair, seen from behind, stands barefoot on a mat in front of a large painted deity murti. The person wears an orange sannyasi-style garment draped over one shoulder, with orange dhoti-like lower wrap and copper or gold armbands. The colourful deity statue has a golden flame-like crown, multiple arms holding a trident-like staff, a sword, a drum, and other implements, with a golden necklace and green and gold waist cloth. Behind the person is a dark shrine doorway with hanging brass lamps, brass oil lamps, and a gilded throne-like seat with a red cushion. The person appears to be a devotee or sannyasi, and the appearance-based cues are not sufficient to identify anyone, so a person is unsure.2012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14September 09 20132013-09-09 +1 copiesA photograph taken inside a decorated hall. A person seen from behind, with long dark hair and a bare back, wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a matching orange drape over the shoulder, standing barefoot on a mat. Before them is a large painted colourful statue of a multi-armed deity with flaming golden hair, a red-faced fierce expression, and a trident-like staff held in one hand, with a lamp or bowl-like object in another. Beside the figure is an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a dark patterned covering. Hanging brass lamps and tall brass oil lamps stand at the left, and a maroon curtain frames the right.2012-04-14A photograph of a young bald sannyasi performing a handstand on a polished white floor in front of a colourful painted statue of a multi-armed deity holding a trident and other weapons. The performer wears an orange-saffron robe and an orange cloth wrapped around the body, with bare arms and feet, and a small gold earring is visible. The statue wears gold ornaments and a green dhoti, and a red patterned rug lies at the edge of a dark curtained doorway.2013-09-09A figure in an orange saffron wrap performs a deep backbend, bent forward with palms flat on a glossy white floor, in front of a large painted deity murti. The statue is golden-orange with a flaming crown and multiple arms holding a trident, bell, and other implements, standing on a white pedestal within a colourful pink, green and turquoise temple shrine. A wooden pillar with carved floral panels stands at left. The bent figure is a single physical person; the statue is not counted as a person.2013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09A photograph of a man walking barefoot down a narrow red-carpeted aisle between silver metal railings inside a temple hall. He wears an orange-saffron garment draped over one shoulder with a gold-bordered edge, and a sandalwood-coloured tilak marks his forehead. Behind him stands an ornate golden shrine with a deity murti dressed in blue and red, garlanded with flowers, and a green-robed figure at the right. A second person in orange is partly visible at the right edge. The man has short dark hair and looks to his left. a person is walking the aisle, identified by a saffron garment with gold border and his stride toward the shrine, with the sannyasi role and presentation cues described here.2011-09-19