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A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron garment and a white flower garland, reaching up to touch the face of a large black stone deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, gold ornaments and armlets, a beaded necklace, and is heavily decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and red floral strands. A tree with hanging roots stands behind the scene.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap reaching out to touch the face of a large golden deity murti with a black face, crown and jewelled ornaments. The murti is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and green leaves, with a red garland and a rudraksha mala on its chest, set before an orange cloth backdrop beneath a large tree. A white garland hangs over the man's shoulders. One physical person is visible.2009-12-26A figure in an orange saffron garment with a long flowing black hair and a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers around the neck stands at left, one hand raised and touching the face of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall golden crown, golden ornaments and a golden necklace and is also draped with a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, white, red, purple and green. The setting is a gold-framed shrine with an ornate golden arch behind. Swamiji (probable) figure is the orange-clad man performing the act of worship at the murti, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and flower garlands.2009-12-23A photo of a temple ritual at a gold-framed shrine. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with an orange-and-green shawl and touches the forehead of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a crown, white jasmine garlands, a red-and-gold garment and a long braid. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a gold ceremonial staff stands nearby.2009-12-26A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead stands in profile at right of frame, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, a white flower garland, and red-and-white beaded bracelets. He reaches his right hand toward a richly adorned deity murti with a jeweled crown set with red, green and blue stones, gold ornaments and a bright orange garment; yellow and purple flower garlands surround the image. The setting is a stone temple interior with carved stone pillars behind. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style malas matches the Swamiji (probable) label, so this is recorded as an in-person candidate, though identity remains an appearance-based judgment.2011-12-11December 26 20092009-12-26A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch the nose of a large golden deity murti. The murti is adorned with a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, earrings and a red silk sari with gold border. Behind it stand marigold and chrysanthemum garlands in yellow, red and white, with green leaves and a gold-framed arch. The man wears a white garland over his shoulder and smiles as he performs the gesture. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron robe, consistent with the page's description of the event.2009-12-24December 26 20092009-12-26A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a cream turban with a gold band stands at left, smiling as he touches the face of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti has dark hair, red lips and jewelled ornaments, and is decorated with red roses, white and yellow marigold garlands and green foliage. Ornate gold carved panels frame the scene behind them, and a brass lamp edge is visible at lower right. a person is a candidate for the man in orange, based on the saffron robe, turban and long hair; this is an appearance-based label only.2009-12-25A photograph of a murti seated on a throne-like seat decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The black stone deity figure wears gold armour-style ornaments, a gold necklace, and an orange-red dhoti with a red headcloth. Its hands hold a long staff. On the left, a young man with long hair tied back in a ponytail wears a white shirt and orange shawl, bowing toward the figure with a rudraksha mala visible.2009-07-07 +1 copiesA man in a white t-shirt with a dark beaded necklace stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, leaning toward a large golden deity murti. The murti has a black face with a red tilak, an orange and gold turban, heavy gold ornaments, a gold chest piece and a gold raised hand holding a trident-like object. Yellow marigold garlands and purple flowers drape the figure, and magenta beaded hangings and silver ornamentation form the background.A man in an orange saffron garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair stands at left, smiling and reaching out to touch the face of a large golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, a red and gold sari-like garment, a white flower garland, and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long braid down its back. Behind it are yellow and red marigold garlands and a golden arched frame, with a stone pillar at the top left.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26