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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl with long dark hair, reaching up to place something on the head of a seated deity murti. The two seated murtis are draped in orange and yellow garments, adorned with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and bangles, and are surrounded by thick garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers. A second man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a gold-beaded mala stands at left holding a gold plate of offerings. A small oil lamp burns in the foreground, with a gold kalasha and gold-framed arch behind the murtis. A stone wall with carved panels and a printed sign are visible at left.

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A temple shrine scene during worship. A long-haired man in an orange saffron dhoti and matching shawl stands at center, reaching forward with both hands toward a deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears a red and gold crown, an ornate necklace and red and yellow flower garlands; a red cloth backdrop frames it. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor and an attendant in orange clothing holds a lit tray at left, while ornate gold decorations and another garlanded murti appear at the right edge. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a shrine.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, leaning forward and reaching toward a deity murti seated on a green-draped peetha. The murti is adorned with heavy garlands of red and white flowers and wears a gold crown, and a red-and-gold backdrop frames it. Brass lamps, a kalasha and other brass vessels sit on a stone ledge at right, with garlanded decorations and gilded shrine ornaments along the edges. No clear appearance-based a person candidate is present; the priest's cues are insufficient to identify him.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a temple shrine where a figure with long, swept-back dark hair in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl is decorating a seated deity murti with garlands. The murti is draped in red, white and yellow flower garlands and wears ornate silver jewellery. Brass oil lamps burn at the base of the shrine, and a gold-framed arch and garlanded figures stand beside it. The figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, consistent with the Swamiji appearance cues, so this is a probable appearance-based label rather than a confirmed identity. The visible activity suggests padapuja-style worship at a shrine.2011-11-29A standing man in orange-red ochre sannyasi wrap and a rudraksha-style neck garland performs a ritual by extending his hand over two decorated seated figures on a garlanded platform. The figure on the left is an orange-robed deity murti with a crown and ornaments, framed by green, yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Beside it sits a second seated murti in red and white dress with a crown, similarly garlanded. A microphone stands in front, with a brass lamp and gold ornate arches behind. The setting is a temple hall with bright red and gold draperies and golden deity figures in the background.2012-05-02March 03 20112011-03-03December 11 20112011-12-11Temple shrine scene at night with a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers, in front of a golden arch. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: a man holding a brass tray of offerings and a woman in long hair and orange clothing gesturing toward the deity. Brass lamps, bowls and a brass lamp stand sit on the floor in the foreground, with a white cloth over a seated figure.2011-11-29January 01 20122012-01-01Photo of a ritual at a temple shrine. A figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, with long dark hair, stands at the right side, reaching toward the forehead of a deity murti. Two ornately decorated deity murtis sit side by side on a gilded throne-like seat with an arched golden frame, draped in orange cloth and dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The murti on the right wears a silver crown, red garments and silver jewelry. A golden plate is held by a bare-chested attendant at left, and another attendant in white dhoti with white markings on the body is partly visible.2011-12-11November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29