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A 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.

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A 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 man in a saffron-orange wrap and bare upper body, wearing a long rudraksha mala, stands beside a large decorated deity murti during a ritual, raising one arm and touching the murti's face. The murti has an orange face, a black crown, silver and gold jewellery and a red and silver garment, and is surrounded by garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Golden ceremonial fixtures and decorated poles hang behind, and the scene appears to be a temple-style puja or darshan. The man has long dark hair, a tilak on his forehead and an appearance matching the a person cues, so he is a person candidate in person.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 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 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 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 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.2007-11-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and rudraksha mala, with a red bindi, raising one arm while holding a gold ritual vessel. Beside him stands a large deity murti with an orange painted face, black crown and jewelled silver-and-gold ornaments, wrapped in yellow and green flower garlands against a dark red curtain. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam. The long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues are visible, so the man is described as a person, in person.2007-11-26December 11 20112011-12-11Close 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 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