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A person in an orange-saffron robe stands at left with long dark hair, hands pressed together in namaste, gazing up at a large black-faced deity murti in a tent shrine. The murti wears a golden crown, ornate gold jewellery, a green garland and a dense band of multicoloured flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepams) stand beside it, and a brass vessel sits at the base. The image is a photograph of a temple-style worship setting with white tent canopy above.

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A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe stands at left in a white tent, gazing upward at a large deity murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands and a silver-and-gold ornamented costume. The murti wears a tall ornate crown and a green garland, and stands before a gilded arch. Brass oil lamps stand at right and a smaller statue and flower-garlanded frame appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, a distinctive appearance cue, and the page identifies him as present, so he is.2006-05-01May 01 20062006-05-01June 04 20152015-06-04A man in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair stands at left in a white tent, looking up and smiling toward a large deity murti adorned with colourful crocheted flower garlands in red, yellow, green and blue. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a tall stem and a bird-shaped top sits near the murti, and a smaller brass figure with garlands stands beside it. At left a decorated wooden swing or palanquin-like seat is draped with a multicoloured garland and cushions. The white tent canopy and metal frame surround the shrine area, with a fence and greenery visible outside.2006-05-01A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and white ash markings on the arms stands on a stepladder, pouring or offering a flower-and-garland adornment onto the head of a tall black stone deity murti. The murti stands within an ornate gilded arched frame before a deep maroon backdrop. To the right, colourful embroidered cloth hangings with elephant and floral motifs hang beside a golden figure draped in white and red flower garlands. At the lower left, a woman in an orange-red sari watches from beside a stepladder. The scene suggests a temple inauguration or ritual decoration.2007-11-09A man with long, swept-back dark hair stands at the left in a saffron-orange garment with white marks on his arms and a gold necklace, his palms pressed together in namaste with a broad smile. Beside him stands a large black metal deity murti of a four-armed figure wearing a tall crown and ornate jewelry, holding a discus and another ceremonial object. Red velvet drapery and gold-framed archway frame the scene. A partly visible second person is at the lower left edge.2007-11-09A man in a sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and a multicoloured flower garland touches the face of a gilded deity murti decorated with a tall crown and more garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The golden metal figures and ornate gilt arch behind suggest a temple setting. The scene appears to show a puja or abhishekam, with the devotee gently touching the murti's face while standing close to it.2009-12-23A photo of an outdoor shrine under trees where a woman with long dark braided hair, wearing a rust-red blouse and red-brown wrap skirt with a red beaded necklace, stands on a leopard-print mat offering a small metal vessel before a large deity murti. The black-faced murti with a white vertical tilak wears a golden crown, gold and jewelled necklaces, and an orange garment, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers and an ornate golden arch. A brass lamp stands at right on a dirt ground, with green foliage around the shrine. No person in the scene is identified as a person.2016-07-19May 30 20182018-05-30A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rust-orange dhoti with a matching orange shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a red wristband, stands at left with palms pressed together in anjali before a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in green, red, yellow, white and pink garlands with marigolds and a flower-laden tiered frame, and a gold-and-green sari-like cloth covers its base. In front stands a silver vessel with a tray of offerings and an oil lamp. Background shows pillars, a standing statue and a hall with a shrine. Appears to be a puja or darshan at a temple setting.2018-05-30July 02 20132013-07-02A tented temple shrine with a tall black stone deity murti adorned with gold crown, jewelled ornaments and multicoloured flower garlands. In the foreground a person with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe bends forward, reaching toward the base of the murti, apparently performing worship. Brass oil lamps stand beside the figure, and a smaller gilded statue with garlands sits to the left.2006-05-01