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A woman in an orange-red sleeveless top and matching orange wrap, with a white flower garland around her neck, stands at left and reaches toward a large golden-faced deity murti seated in front of her. The murti wears an orange silk garment, an ornate crown, layered white and silver beaded necklaces, and armbands, and holds a golden staff. Behind it are garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers around a gilded arch. The woman appears to be touching or adorning the murti.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A 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 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.2009-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07December 30 20092009-12-30A 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.2009-12-24July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07