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A photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam-style puja. A man with long dark hair, a tilak on his forehead, and an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands barefoot holding a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti of a seated figure in green and orange ornamentation, garlanded with long multicolored flower garlands. Two attendants in orange clothing stand at left holding brass plates. Flower petals scatter the floor and a gold arch frames the shrine. Ritual objects and a yellow cloth-draped seat are visible. a person appearance cues are present on the man with long hair, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a forehead marking and gold armlets, holds a lit flame on a brass lamp (aarti) toward ornately decorated deity murtis. The deity figures wear multicoloured garlands and a silver-embellished robe, and a golden arch frames the shrine. Two attendants in orange garments stand at left holding offering trays. Marigold petals lie on the floor, and a draped white and yellow cloth covers a platform. Probable Swamiji is the man performing the aarti, identified by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing.2011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29Temple shrine scene with a deity murti decorated with multicolored garlands in purple, red, yellow and green, seated beneath a gilded arch. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, while a man in orange dhoti stands at left beside brass oil lamps (deepas) and a brass tray. Ornate brass lamp stands flank the altar with flower petals scattered at its base. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph inside a temple sanctum of a puja before garlanded deity murti decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and gold ornaments. A figure in orange and saffron dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, holds a lit camphor flame in a metal lamp toward the deities. Two attendants in orange garments stand to the left, one holding a brass plate. A small seated figure in a yellow cloth and white turban sits in front of the deities with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and flower petals lie on the floor.2011-11-29A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a figure in a saffron-orange silk garment with a red sash lighting a lamp in front of a richly garlanded deity murti. The large garland of red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers drapes over the seated figures and the shrine's gold-framed arch. A brass oil lamp stands at the left and another at the right, with a brass vessel and flowers on the floor. A second attendant in orange cloth stands at the far left. The setting is a stone temple sanctum with orange curtains.2011-11-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple ritual in a stone-pillared interior. A figure in orange robes and a long-haired, orange-clothed attire with a gold-and-beaded necklace stands above, holding a brass plate with a gold rim. Two attendants in orange dhotis and gold-bordered cloth stand at left and centre, one holding a lit oil lamp on a tray, the other reaching up to the plate. Behind them, deity murti are adorned with dense garlands of red, purple, yellow and white flowers, silver crowns and jewellery, and a gilded arch frames the shrine. A large silver trident stands at the right edge.2011-11-29Temple shrine scene at night with a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers, in front of a golden arch. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: a man holding a brass tray of offerings and a woman in long hair and orange clothing gesturing toward the deity. Brass lamps, bowls and a brass lamp stand sit on the floor in the foreground, with a white cloth over a seated figure.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29December 11 20112011-12-11