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A standing man with long dark hair in an orange-saffron wrap and white-and-red flower garland presses his palms together in anjali mudra, gazing upward beside a richly decorated festival vehicle draped in yellow, pink, purple and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with a bird-shaped finial stand in front, and a red curtain hangs behind. In the lower left, a white statue-like figure in orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and orange head covering, sits with hands folded. The scene suggests a ritual procession or festival setting.

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December 23 20082008-12-23A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits with palms pressed together in anjali, eyes closed, during a padapuja. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a gold ornamental pendant, with long garlands of white jasmine and red roses draped over his shoulders and down to his bare feet. He sits on a white-draped seat with a gold and maroon brocade cloth beside him. Silver puja vessels and flowers rest on the floor before his feet, and a person in orange is partially visible at the lower right edge. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style pendant and ceremonial garlands is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable match.2009-07-25A photograph of a temple ritual setting framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and red flowers hung on pillars. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron cloth and a white flower garland sits cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside him stands a large golden oil lamp and a smaller brass lamp. To the right, a seated deity murti in white and gold drapery is heavily decorated with a long garland of yellow and red flowers. Trays of fruit and metal plates with offerings are arranged on the floor in front, and a red curtain hangs behind the scene.2007-01-01A photo of a seated figure in a golden ornate throne with a red backrest and golden lion-shaped armrests, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears an orange saffron robe and a multicoloured garland of white flowers, red blooms and beaded strands, with a red bindi on his forehead. In front, a standing person in an orange robe holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward him, and a tray of flower petals rests at the base of the throne. Two people in white clothes sit at the right with hands folded, and a golden yellow curtain hangs behind.2009-09-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate carved wooden throne in a temple setting, with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, has long wavy black hair, and a white vibhuti marking with a red kumkum dot on his forehead. Behind him stands a black deity murti adorned with gold crown, jewelled necklaces and garlands in red, yellow and white. In front, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a white conch shell, brass vessels and yellow chrysanthemum garlands are arranged as puja offerings.December 27 20082008-12-27December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair before a red curtain draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. A white flower garland with red beads hangs around his neck, a gold chain ornament rests on his chest, and a gold bangle is on his wrist. His hands rest on his lap near a silver kettle-shaped vessel and brass bowls. In front are trays of pomegranates, oranges and other fruit, and a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands to the right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam offering. Swamiji (probable) with distinctive long hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and garlands, seated as the honoured presider.2007-01-01A photograph of a long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a matching orange wrap over his shoulder, a white and red garland around his neck, standing and holding a small brass bell and a lit oil lamp with a flame toward a richly decorated altar. Behind him a large floral garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves is draped over a deity murti. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a red cloth, and a tray of flower petals is visible at the edge.2009-07-07A photograph of a long-haired figure in orange robes standing with palms pressed together in namaskar before a deity murti decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure wears a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and stands at an outdoor temple setting with a brass oil lamp to the side. A second robed man stands behind in brown-orange clothing, holding a small brass vessel. A corner of a striped ceremonial cloth and white tent-like roofing is visible behind, with a clear sky above and string lights hanging from a beam. a person in orange with long swept hair and rudraksha, performing a devotional gesture before the murti during the Brahmotsavam celebrations.2008-12-25