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A 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.

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A 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 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 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.2007-11-26A 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 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 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.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 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 woman with long dark curly hair in an orange-red sleeveless top and orange sari-style drape, adjusting or touching the head of a large decorated deity murti. The murti has an orange face, a tall ornate crown with gold and jewelled detailing, and a red garment with rhinestone-studded borders. Golden arms and hands of the figure are visible, and the surrounding area is hung with yellow, red, white and green flower garlands. Behind them are tall cloth-covered pillars decorated with floral and bird motifs. A semi-dark setting suggests a temple or ritual decoration space.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.2007-11-26