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A 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.

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A temple photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and matching cloth draped over his shoulder, reaching toward a pair of deity murtis seated on a red satin-draped platform. The murtis wear white garments, a bright orange sash, ornate silver crowns and jewelled necklaces, and are framed by an arch of garlands in red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers. Behind them stands a gold-toned temple backdrop with flower garlands and brass lamps on the right. The priest's gesture suggests a padapuja or abhishekam-style offering, with no visible crowd present.2012-05-02A temple ritual photograph showing a standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland, who is raising a lamp or ritual implement toward two ornately decorated deity figures seated on a red-draped throne. The figures wear orange and white garments, gold jewellery and crowns, and the throne is framed by an arch of garlands in red, white, green, yellow and purple. Behind them stand gold lamp stands and a decorated shrine with more deity figures. To the left, a smaller decorated deity figure in a yellow garment sits within a garland-covered alcove. The priest appears to be performing an aarti or puja.2012-05-02November 29 20112011-11-29A standing man in orange-red ochre sannyasi wrap and a rudraksha-style neck garland performs a ritual by extending his hand over two decorated seated figures on a garlanded platform. The figure on the left is an orange-robed deity murti with a crown and ornaments, framed by green, yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Beside it sits a second seated murti in red and white dress with a crown, similarly garlanded. A microphone stands in front, with a brass lamp and gold ornate arches behind. The setting is a temple hall with bright red and gold draperies and golden deity figures in the background.2012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02A 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.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple ritual at night. A man in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair tied up stands at left, holding a garland, facing a microphone on a stand. Two deity murtis are decorated with garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, and one seated figure is clad in orange with a crown. Beside them, a bridal-style pair of murtis sits on a red satin-draped platform with gold trim. Behind, an ornate gold and yellow shrine with carved pillars and a banana leaf frames the scene, and scattered flower petals cover the floor.2012-05-02A 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.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine. A man seen from behind, bare-shouldered, wears a rust-orange cloth wrapped around his body with a gold border and a gold-chained neck ornament, and his hair is tied in a bun. He leans forward to adorn a small deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne, placing a crown or decoration on its head. The murti wears a white dhoti-like cloth, red and gold ornaments, and an orange scarf. The throne is draped with garlands of red, white, green, yellow and purple flowers, and brass lamps stand in the background beside gilded temple pillars.2012-05-02January 09 20152015-01-09May 02 20122012-05-02