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Photograph taken at an outdoor temple event beside grey stone sculptures of deities with multiple heads and carved ornaments in the foreground. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe and gold chain sits on a gold-trimmed seat draped in red and orange cloth, with garland decorations behind. Standing near him are men in white kurta-style shirts, one with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a man in white with an orange shawl at right. A printed sign with Tamil text stands in the background. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in saffron robe with long hair and gold necklace. Persons in white shirts are devotees or attendants.

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December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor photograph on bare reddish earth showing a grey stone reclining deity murti in the foreground, with carved floral and lotus-style patterns on its body and headdress. Behind it stands a person in a flowing saffron-orange robe, long dark hair, a gold pendant necklace and a hand near the waist, with several men in white kurtas and dhotis and one in a white shirt and dark trousers nearby; a small boy in a white dhoti and cloth stands at the left with palms joined. A man in white with an orange sash holds a staff. Figure appearance is consistent with a saffron-robed, long-haired, gold-necklaced presentation, so the figure is labelled a probable candidate only by appearance.2008-12-24Outdoors at a temple construction site among palm fronts, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold pendant stands beside a large grey granite carved sculpture of a reclining deity, with ornate relief carving. Beside them, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends toward the stone, a man in a striped orange-and-white shirt stands at left, and a man in white dhoti and shirt holding a long wooden pole stands at right with an orange shawl. Behind, a gold-toned ornate shrine structure with red drapery and garlands is visible, and a banner with Tamil text is mounted on a board. Several other white-clad men are in the background.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Photograph taken outdoors on a dirt ground beside palm trees, the image rotated on its side. In the foreground a large grey stone sculpture of a seated figure, with a carved base and folded legs, is visible. A person in long flowing orange robes with long dark hair leans forward toward the statue, smiling. Beside them a man in a white and blue striped shirt and white dhoti stands with hands joined near the statue. A white vehicle with yellow wheels and a bright red-and-white canopy stands in the background, and more people in white clothing stand nearby, including a man at lower right. a person: the orange-robed figure with long hair, leaning toward the stone statue, is an appearance-based candidate.2008-12-24Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside palm trees and thatched huts. In the foreground a large grey stone deity murti lies on its side on a wooden cart or sled, being moved by people pulling with long wooden poles. A person in a long, flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands at the left, back to camera, holding a pole. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron shawls, stand and watch nearby, and a man in dark trousers and a shirt stands further back. A camera operator in a white robe and orange shawl films at the upper right.2008-12-24Outdoor photo on bare sandy ground beside a low grey block wall and palm trees with orange pennants on tall poles. A large grey stone reclining deity murti with a crown-like head ornament lies in the foreground. Around it stand several men: on the left a figure in saffron-orange robe with a maroon border and curly hair, beside a man in white dhoti with a yellow scarf and mala; a man in white kurta and dhoti holds a tall wooden pole topped with orange cloth; a long-haired person in orange robes and a gold necklace stands at centre-right; on the right men in striped shirts and white dhoti watch. Some figures wear saffron, others white ritual clothing.2008-12-24A photograph at an outdoor construction site among carved grey granite blocks, wooden scaffolding poles and rubble. In the foreground, a long-haired bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle stands beside a carved stone structure. Beside him, a young person in orange robes with long dark hair walks barefoot among stone pieces. Behind them, a barefoot boy in white and a man in white stand near a brick wall, and several more people in white and orange clothing watch from the background. The scene shows stone carving and temple-related construction work.2006-12-13A saffron-robed man walks along a sandy path among large grey stone deity sculptures in an outdoor yard lined with palm and banana trees. He wears an orange cloth wrap over his shoulder and matching orange garment, with white-clad men and a few onlookers nearby. Several seated and standing stone murtis, including a multi-armed figure and a figure holding a trident-like staff, stand on carved pedestals. A bearded man in a white dhoti and a man in a blue shirt stand at the edges. The scene suggests temple sculpture work or a sculpture yard.2010-01-03October 12 20052005-10-12Outdoor photo at a temple-like ritual site with palm trees and a thatched structure. Several saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand in a line on sand. In the foreground, a robed man in orange gestures with one raised hand, while a young man beside him wears an orange wrap and a bead necklace. To the right, two large grey stone cobra-hooded deity sculptures stand, with a grey-bearded man in orange cloth beside them. Red lacquered trays with offerings, brass lamps and small bowls sit on mats along the left. Banners behind the crowd show Kannada script and an event title. Several people in white shirts stand in the background.2009-12-30