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A 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.

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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.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA 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 photograph inside a temple shrine showing a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl, bare-chested with an orange waist cloth band, leaning forward with both arms extended to adorn a seated deity murti. The murti is draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands and ornamented with silver jewellery and a crown-like headdress, seated on a green cushioned throne with a gold-backed chair behind. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on the floor and a second garlanded throne and deity figure are visible at left. Ritual setting with flowers and lamps.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A 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.2011-11-29July 22 20132013-07-22November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29