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A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and a red-orange shawl stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling, a long multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers around his neck and gold bangles on his arms. He has long swept-back hair and a white forehead mark. Beside him, a large golden shivalinga-style vessel and a tall deity murti of a seated goddess in gold ornaments are heavily draped in garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Two gold figures with crowns and jewellery sit behind, with a gold ornate canopy above and a teal cloth backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron-orange clothing and a gold bracelet, performing devotion at the altar.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in a rust-red sleeveless robe with gold-edged dhoti and an orange-red turban, hands joined in namaste with a smile, wearing a red and white flower garland. Behind him a gold-toned deity murti pair is adorned with large garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, gold crowns and heavy gold jewelry. A second priest in saffron stands at left holding a ritual lamp tray, and a smaller gilded figure stands in garlands at centre. A bearded priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala is partially visible at far left. Watermarked archive photo, Nithyanandapedia.2014-12-05A photograph of a temple scene where a smiling person with a tilak on the forehead and a red-and-blue flower garland around the neck stands on a raised platform, holding a silver bowl and offering something to the deity figures. Behind are two gilded deity murti, one wearing a tall gold crown and rich gold jewellery, the other in a tiered gold crown with a red band, all draped in heavy garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A golden ornate arch frames the scene. A hand from the lower left reaches toward the bowl, and an orange cloth is visible at the lower left edge.2015-01-04January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13December 23 20162016-12-23February 23 20152015-02-23A photograph of a temple ritual taken from behind a man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a braided rope-like shawl draped over one shoulder, a beaded white-and-orange garland across his shoulders, and gold bangles on his raised arm. He is decorating or offering to a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti wears a gold crown, gold armour-like ornaments and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a second floral garland of white and red blooms hanging beside it. Behind the murti is an elaborate gilded arch and a garland-draped backdrop. In the lower left corner are a brass vessel and green leaves on a golden tray. The photograph carries a faint logo in the upper left and a copyright-style overlay in the lower left, which are not described further.2016-12-23A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-toned carved walls. In the left foreground a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing rust-orange robes and layered rudraksha and gold-bead malas, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him, a large deity murti pair stands draped in colourful garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a gold crown and ornaments, beneath a gilded arch. To the right, a smaller garlanded murti sits on a gilded seat. Brass vessels, a lamp and offering items sit on the altar in front. Overall, a Hindu temple worship setting with floral decoration. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate with distinctive long hair and rudraksha malas and saffron-orange robes.2013-03-10A photograph of a temple ritual with a standing man in saffron-orange clothing, a white and red sandalwood-marked forehead, long swept-back dark hair, gold bangles and ornate gold necklaces, draped with a white, red, yellow and green flower garland. Beside him a large deity murti in orange silk and gold armour, wearing a jewelled gold crown, is adorned with colourful flower garlands. He reaches toward the murti while a hand holds a brass tray at the lower left edge. A gilded arch and stone wall form the temple setting.2011-12-11Outdoors under a corrugated metal canopy, a smiling person in a rust-red robe with a gold ceremonial necklace and a dark rudraksha mala stands beside a large decorated figure. The person wears a red-and-blue flower garland, gold bangles and a red tilak on the forehead, and gestures toward the figure with one hand. The figure is a portrait-style statue seated on an ornate gold throne, dressed in a saffron-red robe, a green skirt and a leopard-print shawl, with a crown-like turban and layered gold necklaces. It is surrounded by a tall arch of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flower garlands.2015-01-04March 10 20132013-03-10A photo inside a temple shrine of a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, flanked by two smaller golden figures, all wreathed in multicoloured marigold and garland arches. In front, a black stone shivalinga-like base holds flower offerings and leaves. On the left, a person in orange-red robes with long dark hair and an orange-red shawl holds a silver puja plate toward the deities, while other people in saffron-orange robes and orange head cloths stand nearby. On the right, a smaller figure in orange garments with a garland is part of the scene, and a tall brass lamp stand is at the edge.2015-01-13