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A woman with long dark hair in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl with rudraksha-style beads stands in profile at left, reaching out to touch the face of a decorated deity murti. The murti has an orange face, a black crown with silver and gold ornaments, sparkling silver and gold jewelled garments, and a red-and-maroon body. It is surrounded by yellow, white, red and green flower garlands and large patterned fabric pillars with elephant and floral motifs.

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A photograph of a person in an orange saffron wrap with a long dark rudraksha mala, standing in profile at left and gesturing toward a decorated deity murti at right. The murti has an orange face, a black crown with silver and rhinestone ornaments, a maroon garment with silver embroidery, green and yellow garlands, and a golden staff or mace held near its base. Behind them are colourful embroidered cloth panels in red, green and blue.2007-11-26A photograph of a smiling man in an orange-saffron sleeveless top and matching orange wrap, wearing a long rudraksha mala, with his arm extended toward a large decorated deity murti. The murti wears an ornate crown, silver-and-jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold garment, and is adorned with yellow, red, white and green flower garlands. Gold ceremonial implements and decorated pillars with bird motifs frame the scene. A person's hand holding a small object appears at the lower right. The man has long, swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, cues consistent with the a person candidate described on the page, though the identification is uncertain from appearance. Overlay text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2007-11-26A smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, standing at left beside a large decorated deity murti. He is touching the murti's hand with one hand. The murti at right is orange-faced with a tall black and gold crown, ornate silver-and-gold jewelled garments, a golden mace-like staff and gold arm bands. Both figures are garlanded with yellow, white, red and green flower garlands. Behind them stand tall cloth-wrapped pillars decorated with coloured motifs, and a dark curtain.2007-11-26A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange saffron shawl over a red garment and a rudraksha mala necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead and eyes lowered in a calm expression, seated beside a large orange-faced deity murti. The murti wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a crescent moon, a jeweled necklace and a garland of yellow and green flowers. Behind them hang colourful embroidered cloth panels on a dark curtain. a person is the man in orange, shown in an in-person setting beside the deity murti.2007-11-26A photograph of a woman with long curly dark hair in an orange-red sleeveless top and an orange wrap, smiling as she touches the orange-painted face of a large decorated deity murti with a crown and sequined red and gold garments. The murti is surrounded by colourful yellow, red and green flower garlands and cloth panels printed with elephants and flowers.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 man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands beside a large deity murti adorned with flower garlands and silver-jewelled ornaments. He wears an orange saffron shawl and a dark rudraksha mala, and his hands hold a gold ceremonial object near the murti's face. The deity figure has an orange face, a black crowned headdress decorated with silver ornaments, and a red and maroon garment. Colourful fabric hangings with floral patterns frame the background, and a golden arch is visible behind the murti. The person's head and hands are focused on the object he is handling.2007-11-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala standing at left, reaching out to hold the golden staff of a large decorated deity murti. The murti has an orange face, a black crown with silver and gold ornaments, a silver necklace, and a red-and-maroon garment. It is surrounded by garlands of yellow and red-white-green flowers, and tall colourful cloth banners with floral and bird motifs stand behind. Gold-coloured ornamented fixtures appear at the top right. One person is visible.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 smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, an orange saffron shawl and a dark rudraksha mala stands at left, his right hand resting on a gilded ceremonial staff. Beside him stands a large deity murti with an orange face, a dark crown with a crescent ornament, and heavy silver and jewelled necklaces over a dark red garment, decorated with yellow and green flower garlands. A dark stage backdrop with painted red, yellow and green panels appears behind. Swamiji (probable) is shown in saffron clothing with rudraksha mala and long hair, standing beside the deity murti during an event.2007-11-26A smiling man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a rudraksha mala of dark beads, standing beside a large decorated deity murti. The murti wears a crown with sparkling silver ornaments, a silver-embroidered maroon garment, and is draped with yellow and green garlands. The man holds a golden staff-like object with both hands, appearing to offer or adjust it. Behind them are colourful painted pillars with floral and elephant motifs. The deity figure appears to be a decorated festival murti, and the scene suggests a temple or devotional setting. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads.2007-11-26A 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.2011-12-11