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A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red sleeveless garment smiles as he applies orange paste with his right hand to the face of a large orange-coated deity murti. The murti wears a black crown ornamented with silver and jewelled trim, gold armour-like pieces, a silver necklace and a maroon garment with green and red garland fringes. The setting is dim, with a brown wall and additional garlands at the right edge. The man's long hair and bare arms are visible, and he is the only physical person in the frame.

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Close 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 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 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, 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 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 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 long-haired man with a bare upper torso leans toward a large deity murti with an orange painted face, dark eye outlines and a red-lipped mouth. The murti wears a black crown-like headdress with gold and red ornaments, large jewelled earrings, silver-and-gold beaded necklaces and a green-and-yellow flower garland. The man's right hand touches the murti's chin while his left hand holds a gold ornate object. Colourful painted panels and a dark red curtain form the background. A person is physically present and the murti is a statue.2007-11-26A photograph in profile of a man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange-red cloth over his shoulder, pressing his right hand against the face of a large orange-faced deity murti. The murti wears a red garment edged with silver-white beaded trim, a green fabric panel, and a jewelled crown. Behind them stand tall cylindrical cloth-covered forms in orange, green, yellow and red with floral and bird patterns, and a golden ritual object is partly visible at left. The man appears to be applying an orange paste or colour to the murti's face. He has a long-haired, saffron-clad appearance with ornate clothing cues, consistent with the page's reference to a person.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 man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange garment presses his palms together in anjali mudra before a large orange-faced deity murti wearing a black crown with jewelled ornaments and a red garment with silver trim. Smears of white paste mark his palm, and a gold-coloured ceremonial object sits on the table in front of the murti. Behind them stand tall cylindrical decorations painted with flowers, elephants and bird motifs in red, yellow, blue and green. The man appears to be a devotee performing darshan or puja.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 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.2007-11-26