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A photograph of a large stepped temple-style display with rows of seated deity murtis, many draped in white, orange and green garments and wreathed with white flower garlands. Above, two larger figures sit in a niche framed by tall red, white and yellow flower garlands. In the foreground centre stands a man in a rust-orange robe with a dark sash, a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a white cloth draped over one shoulder, with long dark hair and a beard, hands clasped at his waist. Two small white-clad figures sit low at the base, and a brass lamp and a peacock-shaped object appear at the lower right. Pink and red stone walls form the backdrop.

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December 12 20172017-12-12A photograph of a temple-style tiered stone platform lined with many seated stone or metal deity figures draped in flower garlands, some in orange, green and white cloth. At the centre a large dark deity murti stands with a ribbon-wrapped pillar of flower garlands behind it. In the foreground a man in a rust-orange robe and dark rudraksha mala stands on the stone floor with white markings on his arms, holding a small object, while a white-clad attendant is at the lower right beside a brass lamp and white ceremonial offerings. Garlands of marigold and white flowers cover the scene.2017-12-12A photograph of a temple courtyard lined with many black stone statues of deities and sages, most draped in white and red garlands. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a beard sits cross-legged in a rust-red robe and a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace, with white markings on his forehead and arms, seated before a microphone stand. Beside him a figure wearing a white garment and a white-and-red decorated headpiece sits among brass vessels and offerings. Behind them, towering statues in purple, pink and orange garments are adorned with flower garlands, and striped festoons of marigold-style flowers hang from the pillars. The scene suggests a ritual setting with decorated murti and ceremonial offerings.2017-12-12A photograph of a large outdoor ritual display: tiered stone steps lined with rows of black stone deity figures, each adorned with white and orange garlands, set against a red boundary wall. A tall ornate canopy wrapped in striped and multicoloured flower garlands frames a central seated deity murti with a blue-grey face. In the foreground, a standing man with long dark hair wears a rust-red wrap, a rudraksha-style mala and a beaded waist sash, and holds a small staff. Nearby, a figure in a pink-and-white dress and a seated figure in a violet garment with a gold necklace stand among the statues. Several seated devotees in saffron and white are visible at the lower edges. The scene appears to be a staged ritual or festival arrangement.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12January 31 20182018-01-31December 12 20172017-12-12A man in a rust-red sannyasi robe with a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a tiered stone stage lined with black stone murtis of deities, each draped with yellow-orange and white marigold garlands. Behind him a central deity murti with multiple arms and a crown sits beside a figure in a teal-green sari, and a tall striped flower-decorated arch frames the scene. A microphone stand stands at his side, with a brass lamp and a brass elephant figure at the foreground. Only one physical person is visible.2018-03-03January 31 20182018-01-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, and a rudraksha-style bead mala sits centrally before a tiered stone display of many black stone deity murtis garlanded with white and orange flowers. Behind him, tall pillars wrapped in marigold and multicolour garlands frame a shrine. A microphone stands at his side, and brass pots and a kalasha sit at the foreground, with a flame visible at the lower right. Probable Swamiji is seated as the central figure, with long hair, gold necklace and saffron robes as distinguishing cues.2017-12-12A photograph of a man standing centrally in front of a tiered stone structure lined with many dark stone murtis, each draped in white and multicoloured garlands. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and a matching shawl over his shoulder, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and a leopard-print waist sash, and holds a ritual implement in one hand. Above him stand large deity murtis wreathed in marigold and rose garlands, flanked by tall garland-wrapped pillars and a red, yellow and purple drape. Two statues sit at the upper centre, one adorned with a peacock-like backdrop; a small gold bird figure rests at lower right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), a long-haired man in orange-red robes with rudraksha mala and a shawl, shown standing in person as the central figure amid the murtis. Scene is an open-air outdoor setting at dusk.2017-12-12January 31 20182018-01-31