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A temple interior with orange cloth draped over pillars and a golden deity murti with garlands on a purple-draped shrine behind. A long-haired man in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on a raised white-covered seat, smiling, with a row of brass lamps and a fruit offering on a white table beside him. A man in a yellow-bordered wrap bows low with his forehead to the floor before him, a garland resting on a white cushion. Several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand and squat around, some with hands folded, one with rudraksha mala. A small water bottle sits on a round table to the right. Appearance-based a person (long hair, orange robes and shawl) is seated in the centre receiving a devotee's obeisance during a darshan.

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Photograph of a temple ritual before a gilded deity murti with a purple cloth backdrop, brass lamps and flower garlands. A figure seated on a white cushion, wearing an orange robe with an orange shawl and a visible long dark hair, sits at a low table holding a tray of fruit and offerings. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl bows with his head touching the cushion, a kneeling man in a cream shirt watches, and several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand around on an orange carpet. A man in white with a shaved head, orange shawl and white dhoti stands at right with folded hands. Seven or more people are visible.2010-06-13A photograph inside a temple hall with an orange cloth canopy. A long-haired man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat, while a man in white kneels and bows his head to his feet, a garland of flowers laid before them. Standing around are men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls, one holding a tray of offerings. Behind the seated figure is a golden deity murti draped in purple cloth and garlanded with red flowers, with brass lamps and a kalasha on the altar. Several onlookers stand at left and right.2010-06-13June 28 20102010-06-28June 13 20102010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13A photograph inside a temple shrine hall with red pillars and an orange curtain. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark mala necklace and long dark hair receives devotion; a man in white kurta and a bowed person in white are in front. A devotee in white with folded hands bends forward and touches the seated figure's knee. Standing devotees in white kurtas and orange or yellow shawls line the left. Behind them a deity murti in a gilded alcove is decorated with white and red garlands, brass lamps and kalasha vessels stand on the stone platform, and a purple cloth hangs behind. Watermarked identity cues are weak, so a person is marked probable only as an appearance-based candidate with saffron robe and rudraksha-style mala, present in person.2010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-covered throne-style seat in a temple courtyard, smiling as a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt holds his hand. Nearby, a man in white lies prostrate with flowers before the seat, and a child kneels at the side. Standing devotees in white dhotis, orange and yellow shawls watch. Behind them are brass lamps, a gilded shrine with red-and-white garlands, and a deity murti. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala are the cues, and he is seated in the place of honour receiving devotees' reverence.2010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13Photo of a temple darshan scene. A figure seated on a white-draped throne-like seat wears saffron-orange robes with a long braided plait down the back, and is smiling as devotees approach. A man in white kneels at the left with his hands folded and a devotee in a white garment bows at the seat's edge. A tray of fruit and offerings sits on a table beside the seat. Standing men in white shirts and dhotis, some with yellow scarves, one in orange robes, and a rudraksha mala, watch from the left. Behind them are brass lamps, a gold-trimmed shrine with a marble deity murti decorated with garlands, and a purple cloth. Water bottles sit on a white table at right. Seated figure appearance is uncertain, so identity is not asserted.2010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13