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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron wrap with long dark swept-back hair and a black rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder and chest, standing beside a large deity murti decorated with a black crown, silver jewellery and an ornate silver-embroidered garment. He holds a black cloth to the murti's shoulder while adjusting its adornments, with a small orange vibhuti or kumkum mark on his forehead. Yellow and red garlands cover the murti and surrounding frames, and tall decorated fabric poles with flower and elephant motifs stand behind. The figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha beads, a probable Swamiji appearance, so this is an in-person candidate.

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A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands beside a large deity murti adorned with flower garlands and silver-jewelled ornaments. He wears an orange saffron shawl and a dark rudraksha mala, and his hands hold a gold ceremonial object near the murti's face. The deity figure has an orange face, a black crowned headdress decorated with silver ornaments, and a red and maroon garment. Colourful fabric hangings with floral patterns frame the background, and a golden arch is visible behind the murti. The person's head and hands are focused on the object he is handling.2007-11-26A man with long dark hair and a vibhuti mark on his forehead wears an orange saffron robe and a black rudraksha mala. He stands before a large deity murti decorated with a crown, silver jewelled necklaces, bangles and yellow and red flower garlands. He holds a small object in one hand and offerings in the other above a silver plate, apparently performing a puja. Behind him stand painted wooden pillars decorated with colourful floral and bird motifs, and a gold-framed backdrop.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 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 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 with long, swept-back black hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck uses scissors and a small black tool to trim a thick, orange-painted statue's eyebrow or face. The statue wears a black garment, gold and jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown-like headdress and a large jewelled necklace, and is surrounded by yellow, green and red flower garlands. The man has his eyes closed in concentration. Behind them is a gold-embroidered backdrop and dark drapery.2007-11-26A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange saffron shawl over a red garment and a rudraksha mala necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead and eyes lowered in a calm expression, seated beside a large orange-faced deity murti. The murti wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a crescent moon, a jeweled necklace and a garland of yellow and green flowers. Behind them hang colourful embroidered cloth panels on a dark curtain. a person is the man in orange, shown in an in-person setting beside the deity murti.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 devotee in an orange-red top and draped orange cloth applying a finishing touch to a large deity murti decorated with a black crown and crescent ornament, jewelled earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a garlanded body of yellow, red and green flowers. The murti's face is painted orange with kumkum-style markings and it stands before a gold-framed backdrop in a dark setting with colourful painted pillars at left. The devotee's hand rests on the murti's neck and cheek while the other hand touches its brow. Only the devotee is a physical person; the murti is a statue.2007-11-26A man in an orange saffron garment with a sleeveless wrap and a dark rudraksha mala stands before a silver bowl, cutting something with black-handled scissors. He has long, swept-back black hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him is a large gold-coloured ceremonial staff and a deity murti with elaborate jewelled necklaces, a red-and-white garland and a yellow floral garland nearby. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the man in saffron, based on the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, though the identification is not certain.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.2007-11-26A man with long, swept-back black hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. He leans forward holding orange-handled scissors and appears to be cutting a length of fabric or thread, with his hands near a garland of yellow and green flowers. Behind him are ornate gold-coloured pieces and draped cloth in red, green and orange. The probable Swamiji cues are the long hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha mala, and the page places him at this event, so he is treated as a probable in-person candidate. One person is visible.2007-11-26