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A photograph of a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-red saffron wrap and a long black rudraksha mala gestures with both hands while speaking. Beside him stands a large deity murti decorated with a gold crown, silver jewelled ornaments, a red and gold garment and yellow and red flower garlands, with gold raised hands. Behind them hang tall ceremonial banners with colourful floral and bird patterns in a dim hall. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's report of his presence at the event.

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A 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 man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a black-and-orange rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a large decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in dense garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers, wears a red and silver embroidered garment, a crown and golden hands. Behind him are other gilded statues, a brass lamp and a kalasha-like vessel in a dim temple hall. The man smiles warmly.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 photograph of a man in a sleeveless orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala with long, swept-back hair standing in front of a large deity murti. He holds his palms together in front of the murti's face and gestures with his hands toward it, eyes closed. The murti wears a black crown, silver ornaments, a red and silver garment, and is decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a gold hand. Colourful cloth banners stand behind. This appears to be a devotional worship moment, possibly an alankaram or puja.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 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, 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 photograph of a man in an orange saffron cloth wrapped over his shoulders, with a long rudraksha mala of dark beads hanging across his chest, standing in front of a richly decorated deity murti. He raises his right hand high while holding a thin thread or string taut with his left hand, seemingly performing a ritual or adjusting the decoration. The deity is adorned with a black and orange crowned headdress, silver jewellery, yellow and red flower garlands, and gold ornaments. Behind him are colourful ceremonial banners and a dark curtain. The man has long dark hair and a red tilak mark on his forehead.2007-11-26A photograph of a figure in an orange-saffron wrap and red top, wearing a long rudraksha mala, touching the ornate red and gold silk garment of a large deity murti. The murti is adorned with silver-toned beaded trim, gold ornaments and yellow and red flower garlands. The person's raised palm is near the murti. The background includes colourful draped cloth and a metal lamp stand. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the person, based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2007-11-26A long-haired person in an orange-saffron shawl and wrap, wearing heavy gold bead necklaces and gold armlets, a red bindi on the forehead and beaded bracelets, stands at night beside a gilded metal deity murti with a crown and a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. The person's hand is raised toward the murti in a ritual gesture, as an attendant in a white forehead marking and orange garment stands behind. A blurred crowd lies at the lower left against a dark background. Another gilded figure in a maroon garment appears at the right edge.2011-12-20A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron wrap, a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling beside a large decorated deity murti. The murti has a black crown with silver and gold ornaments, crescent-moon motif, large silver earrings, layered silver and jeweled necklaces, and a red-and-green garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers. Behind them stands a gilded arched frame with golden draped fabric, and a dark background. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads is consistent with Swamiji (probable), though this is an appearance-based label only.2007-11-26