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A photograph of a person with long, voluminous dark hair in profile, wearing a bright red-orange sleeveless top, reaching up with both hands to adjust or place an orange cloth or garland on a large decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in green, yellow and pink floral garlands and has ornate silver and gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Behind them hang tall ceremonial banners with elephant motifs, flower patterns and striped borders in red, blue, yellow and green. The setting appears to be an indoor temple or hall with a dark curtain behind.

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A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair in profile, wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange cloth draped at his waist. He reaches forward with both hands to touch the decorated front of a tall deity figure, which wears a black and red garment, silver-embroidered ornaments, a bracelet and a garland of yellow, green and red flowers. Behind them hang colourful textile banners with floral and bird patterns. The person appears to be performing a ritual touch or abhishekam-style offering before the murti.2007-11-26A close side-profile photograph of a man with long, swept-back black hair and bare shoulders, wearing an orange-red cloth, as he applies a pale paste or powder with his right hand to the face of a large deity murti painted orange-gold. The murti wears a jeweled gold crown and a red garment with silver and gold necklaces and a green trim. Behind them stand colourful painted ceremonial decorations in red, green, yellow and orange. The figure has distinctive long hair and orange-red clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and is performing a ritual abhishekam or decoration of the murti.2007-11-26A photograph of a man with long, dark, swept-back hair wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange-saffron shawl draped over his shoulder. He leans toward a tall deity murti or decorated figure, placing his right hand on its orange-painted chest while his left hand supports its arm. The figure is adorned with sparkling silver and rhinestone ornaments, a yellow and green garland, and a gold-toned element at its side. Behind it hang colourful decorative cloth panels printed with elephants, flowers and birds in red, green, orange and blue. This appears to be a devotional adornment or abhishekam-style decoration of a murti. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on long swept-back hair and saffron shawl.2007-11-26A photograph of a person with long dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange wrap, reaching toward a large decorated deity murti. The murti has an orange painted face, a black and gold crown, silver and jewelled ornaments, and a dark red garment, surrounded by yellow, red and green flower garlands. The person's hands rest near the murti's face while holding a gold ornamental object, possibly part of a puja or alankaram. Behind them hang colourful painted banners and a gold canopy against a dark curtain.2007-11-26A person with long, dark, loose hair and bare shoulders, wearing an orange-red cloth, applies a white paste mark to the forehead of a large deity murti. The murti has an orange face, black painted eyebrows, a black headdress with silver and jewelled ornaments, a gold crown, and is adorned with yellow, red and green garlands and a jewelled necklace. Behind it are colourful embroidered hanging panels with floral and bird motifs. The scene suggests a temple or puja setting.2007-11-26A devotee with long dark curly hair in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap stands in profile, reaching up with both hands to adorn a large deity murti. The murti has an orange face and is dressed in a red garment with silver and gold embellishments, a jewelled crown and a heavy beaded necklace. Behind them, colourful bundles of flowers and garlands in red, yellow and white hang near a painted cloth wall with floral and elephant motifs. A gold ornament or decorative item sits near the murti's shoulder. The scene suggests decoration or alankaram of the murti.2007-11-26Close side view of a man with long dark swept-back hair and an orange-red sleeveless top with an orange shawl over his shoulder, pressing both palms against a large orange-painted object. He wears a light vertical mark on his forehead. Beside the form are a gold ornament, a maroon cloth, a green and yellow garland and a bright ornate silver-trimmed fabric. Behind him stand colourful fabric banners and draped cloths. The scene suggests a devotional ritual in a temple or ashram setting. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and shawl, ritual action.2007-11-26A photograph of a figure with long, dark, curly hair and bare upper body in a red sleeveless top with an orange wrap, touching the face of a large decorated deity murti. The murti has a painted orange-brown face with dark eyes, a black crown with gold and red ornaments, a crescent-moon ornament, layered silver and rhinestone necklaces, and a dark red garment. It stands before a golden canopy and is surrounded by garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. A brass lamp stand and colourful decorated pillars appear at the left. The scene suggests a ritual adornment or devotional act before the murti.2007-11-26A person with long, loose dark hair and an orange-red sleeveless top stands in profile at left, reaching out with one hand toward a decorated deity murti. The murti wears an orange-faced head with a black crown ornamented with silver and rhinestone jewelry, a yellow and green floral garland, and rhinestone-studded adornments on the chest. A gold-toned ceremonial item rests in the foreground, and colorful patterned cloth hangs in the background. The figure appears to be adorning or touching the deity.2007-11-26A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron robe with a long dark rudraksha mala draped across his chest, standing at the right of a large ornately decorated deity murti. He reaches up with both hands, one touching the orange face area, the other on the golden arm; his hands show white powder or paste. The murti wears a gold crown, sparkling jewelled garments in red and gold, and is surrounded by yellow and red marigold garlands. Behind, tall decorative cylindrical cloth pillars with colourful painted motifs stand against a dark wall. Looks like a decoration or dressing ritual for the deity.2007-11-26A photograph of a devotee in an orange-red top and draped orange cloth applying a finishing touch to a large deity murti decorated with a black crown and crescent ornament, jewelled earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a garlanded body of yellow, red and green flowers. The murti's face is painted orange with kumkum-style markings and it stands before a gold-framed backdrop in a dark setting with colourful painted pillars at left. The devotee's hand rests on the murti's neck and cheek while the other hand touches its brow. Only the devotee is a physical person; the murti is a statue.2007-11-26A person with long dark curly hair in a red sleeveless top and an orange shawl reaches up with one arm to touch a large decorated deity murti. The murti is covered with a bright orange surface, a band of gold and silver jewelled ornaments, and a garland of crocheted-looking red, white, green and yellow fabric strands. Another hand is visible at the lower right near the ornaments, and the setting is dim with a dark background.2007-11-26