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A photograph of a long-haired figure in orange sannyasi clothing, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a gold-edged orange dhoti, standing barefoot and bending forward while touching the head with one hand. Before them stands a gold-plated, turmeric-coated deity murti of a standing goddess with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all draped in orange cloth and marigold-like yellow flowers, set on a gilded pedestal platform with scattered petals and wet floor. The stone temple pillar with carved reliefs and a small Ganesha panel stands behind, with an orange curtain and red railing at the edges.

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October 07 20112011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07November 01 20112011-11-01October 07 20112011-10-07A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl pours water from a white vessel over a gilded murti group in a temple shrine, with water streaming over the figures. The central deity stands holding a trident-like staff, flanked by smaller attendant figures, all in gold tones beneath an ornate golden arch. Brass kalashas with green leaves and a coconut sit on a shelf behind, with a grey granite wall and red curtain at left. The scene shows abhishekam being performed to a deity murti in a temple setting.2011-11-01A shaved-headed man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a gold-beaded necklace stands barefoot on a stone floor, holding a small silver ritual vessel toward a shrine. Behind him a gilded arched shrine holds two large deity murtis with red and gold garments, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a gold kalasha-like pedestal. A small orange-robed seated figure sits before the central image. At the lower right, golden deity murtis of a four-armed standing deity flanked by two attendants stand on a carved wooden base with a small animal figure. The man appears to be performing puja or aarti in a temple setting.2010-11-12A photograph of a woman in orange saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala around her neck, leaning forward and touching a golden-yellow deity murti. Three turmeric-coated murtis stand on a stone pedestal: a tall central deity holding objects in raised hands with a crown and sash, flanked by two smaller female figures in crowns and draped shawls. Yellow turmeric paste and petals cover the murtis and the base. Stone steps and a red wall appear behind. The scene suggests a ritual anointing at a temple.2011-10-07A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold-threaded sacred thread stands at left, raising a long brass ritual lamp or arati vessel with his right arm toward a shrine. Behind him a white-robed attendant is partly visible at the left edge. The shrine holds large gold-crowned deity murti decorated with red and yellow garlands, and a seated white figure in orange robe and orange turban sits in front of them. Carved grey stone pillars, gold railings and a red cloth frame the shrine, with golden figures of deities in the foreground.2010-11-12A man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands at left, with a yellow tilak on his forehead, one hand raised near his head in prayer. Three turmeric-coated deity figures stand on an ornate golden pedestal in front of a stone shrine: a central deity with a tall crown, holding a lotus and a staff, flanked by two smaller attendant figures holding ritual objects. Brass pots of offerings sit at lower left, and a figure in white clothing stands at the edge. Carved stone and a red-and-white railing form the background.2011-10-07February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap sits on a red velvet throne cushion in front of an ornate gold repoussé backrest, with a tiger-striped golden cloth beneath him. He wears a long gold bead necklace, a gold pendant, and gold earrings, with white vertical tilak and a red bindi on his forehead, and holds a silver ceremonial staff in his right hand while resting his left hand near his chest. He appears to be speaking into a small lapel microphone. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments as cues; a throne setting alone was not sufficient.2013-03-04 +2 copiesA seated man in ornate ceremonial dress sits on a gilded throne before a floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He wears a gold crown with red stones, a gold collar with red beads, gold armlets with yellow tassels, and an orange dhoti with a maroon sash. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, and his left palm is raised in a blessing gesture while he smiles. Behind him a gold ornate arch bears an Om symbol.2011-12-17