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A 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.

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A 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.2007-11-26Close 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.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 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.2007-11-26A 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.2007-11-26