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Night-time photograph of a man in orange and saffron robes with long, swept-back black hair, gold earrings and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, leaning forward to adorn a metal deity murti with a garland. The murti wears a decorated crown, white jasmine garlands and a green and gold ornament, and a brass lamp stand with a flame is visible beside it. Behind, a second person in orange and red stands near another decorated figure, and a partially visible man in orange stands at the left edge. The man's appearance with long hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable identification based on these cues. He is decorating the murti as part of a puja.

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July 09 20122012-07-09July 09 20122012-07-09July 09 20122012-07-09July 09 20122012-07-09March 07 20132013-03-07July 09 20122012-07-09Photo 11732796March 07 20132013-03-07A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over his bare upper body stands beside a deity murti and reaches up to adorn its head with flowers. The murti is a silver-faced female figure in a blue sari with a green and gold border, wearing a silver crown, layered gold necklaces, and red and orange floral garlands. Behind them are gilded throne-like panels and green drapery. He holds a small offering of flowers or petals in his other hand. The setting suggests puja or flower offering.2013-05-12A photograph of a man with long dark hair worn down his back, wearing a rust-brown unstitched cloth over his shoulder and an orange-red rudraksha mala around his neck, reaching up with both hands to adorn a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated female figure in a blue blouse and jewelled silver crown, draped in a green and yellow silk sari with white flower garlands in red and orange. Behind them stand a golden throne-like backrest, a green cloth, a tall painted figure with a sword and orange clothing, and a turquoise wall. He appears to be placing flowers or sacred powder on the murti during a puja. One physical person is visible.2013-05-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead stands in profile at right of frame, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, a white flower garland, and red-and-white beaded bracelets. He reaches his right hand toward a richly adorned deity murti with a jeweled crown set with red, green and blue stones, gold ornaments and a bright orange garment; yellow and purple flower garlands surround the image. The setting is a stone temple interior with carved stone pillars behind. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style malas matches the Swamiji (probable) label, so this is recorded as an in-person candidate, though identity remains an appearance-based judgment.2011-12-11A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with an orange-beaded rudraksha mala at his neck and a gold bangle on his upper arm, reaching out with his right hand toward two golden metal deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and red roses. The murti on the right wears an ornate gold crown, large earrings, a nose ring and a white jasmine garland over a red and gold garment. The murti on the left wears a gold crown and a red-and-gold garment. Behind them are red roses, green foliage and a green cloth backdrop with a gold-framed canopy. The man is a physical person; the golden figures are statues and are not counted. The orange cues and mala suggest a person, so the in-person value is set to unsure given the uncertain appearance.2013-04-14