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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated figure in an orange saffron wrap with long, dark, loose hair, bent forward and touching a white marble statue of a standing sage with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them a large seated deity murti is draped in white cloth, with gold arms and a red and purple backdrop. Brass oil lamps, a brass bowl, flower petals and a coconut sit on the floor in front. The setting shows a shrine with red curtains and carved stone pillars. A person's hair is visible at the lower left edge. The orange-clad figure has long swept hair and saffron clothing, a person candidate, but the face is turned away and the appearance is partial, so identity is uncertain.

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December 27 20072007-12-27Photograph of a puja at a shrine with a large deity murti seated on a white-draped throne, dressed in a yellow and orange cloth. Gold-colored arms and a purple and pink draped backdrop frame the scene. In the foreground, a white stone statue of a seated figure with raised hand in blessing sits beside brass vessels, a bell and flower offerings. A seated devotee in dark red-orange robes with long dark hair, shown in silhouette, sits at the right edge facing the shrine. Red curtains and a carved stone pillar form the background.2007-12-27A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with long, wavy black hair seated at a ceremony, draping an orange cloth over a white statue of a figure wearing a white turban. The statue sits on a pedestal in front of a deep red curtain. Brass oil lamps and a brass plate with flower petals sit on a low table to the left, and a man in a white shirt with a moustache sits at the right edge. The orange-robed man has long, swept-back hair and saffron clothing, a cue consistent with Swamiji (probable), presented here as a presiding figure over the statue. +1 copiesDecember 27 20072007-12-27July 26 20102010-07-26December 16 20092009-12-16A temple abhishekam scene before a gilded shrine with two goddess murtis dressed in green, purple and gold saris with rich necklaces and flower garlands. In the foreground a man in an orange robe with a long orange shawl, white sandalwood markings on his forehead and arms, and a rudraksha-style mala pours liquid from a white vessel over a black Shiva lingam set in a dark stone basin. Beside him a younger attendant in orange robes and a gold pendant stands with palms joined in añjali. A white marble seated figure with flower offerings sits in front of the basin. The gold-framed backdrop and red and yellow flower garland complete the setting.2009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph inside a temple sanctum decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In the foreground a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a beaded mala, pouring liquid from a small vessel over a black shiva linga on a dark stone pedestal scattered with yellow flowers. Behind the linga, a golden deity murti in red silk drapery and jewelled necklaces stands against the flower-covered wall. To the left, a second attendant in orange robes and a mala stands with palms joined, and a lit oil lamp flame is visible at the edge. A white marble seated figure in meditation pose sits at the base, alongside a small brass deity figure and a brass lamp on the right. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to the linga.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man with long, voluminous dark hair and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange robe and a large gold bead necklace, bends forward and places his right hand on a golden deity murti adorned with garlands, purple and yellow cloth and a gold crown. A gold-and-wood pedestal with a stepped gold base sits before the figure. In the background, a second person in an orange robe holds a silver offering vessel and a third person in orange with glasses kneels with palms pressed together. A silver vessel of water with a flower and an oil lamp sit on the dark floor. The a person appearance match is based on long hair, orange robe and gold necklace, so the identification is an appearance-based probable match.2007-11-09A temple ritual photograph. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangle, stands bent forward pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a white marble seated statue of a meditating figure in prayer pose, with yellow liquid running down its head and body. Behind him stands a dark stone basin, and a gilded deity statue with a golden staff and a figure in a red and green sari-like garment stand among garlands of marigolds and flowers on a red curtain background. The scene is an abhishekam being performed on the statue.2011-03-03 +1 copies