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A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands under a yellow-orange parasol fringed with red and multicolour tassels, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace. He looks to the side beside a large orange Ganesha murti with black-outlined trunk and gold ornaments, wearing an orange turban with a red tilak, seated near a black arm holding a staff and a golden arch behind. Green foliage fills the background. Attribution: the man's appearance is a plausible match for the page's a person reference, though presentation cues are limited.

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September 19 20122012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19A photograph of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold bead necklace gesturing toward a large orange-painted Ganesha murti with a black stone base and an orange turban-style cloth on its head. The figure has long dark hair tied back and a gold-trimmed orange wrap over the shoulder. Behind them a canopy with red and gold tassels hangs above greenery, and several people in orange clothing stand in the background, partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair and gold bead necklace fit the appearance cues for the figure, who is teaching or speaking before the Ganesha murti at the Tiruvannamalai ashram event.2012-09-19A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a thick gold bead necklace stands beside a large clay Ganesha murti with an orange turban, painted trunk and sequined decoration. A red bindi marks his forehead. Behind them are red and yellow tasselled canopy fringes and green trees. The man looks down at the deity with a gentle smile, and his hands rest together near the gold garland.2012-09-19A man in saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, stands beside a large orange-and-white Ganesha murti under a gilded arch. He rests his right hand on the deity's head, which is draped in an orange cloth and wears a silver tilak-like ornament. The murti holds a black trident-like object in its raised hand. An orange-and-red fringed canopy stands at the left, with green foliage behind.2012-09-19Outdoor photo at a temple-style setting under a red and black tasselled canopy with green trees behind. A man on the left wears an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl, a thick gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a small red tilak; he gazes toward a large orange-painted Ganesha murti with a red turban-like cloth and gold drapery, its trunk curving to the left and its raised hand holding a black object. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands in the background near the trees. The scene evokes a Ganesha puja. a person: the standing man on the left has long-style presentation with a thick gold bead necklace and an orange-red robe and shawl, which are distinctive ceremonial cues.2012-09-19A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace and a sandalwood-marked forehead with a red bindi, touches the trunk of a large orange-painted Ganesha statue. The Ganesha has an orange turban and a golden cloth draped over its shoulders, and is seated on a black stone base beside a black ceremonial item. A standing man in white shirt and white dhoti watches in the background, and an orange canopy with red tassels hangs above under green trees.2012-09-19A photograph of an outdoor ritual at an ashram setting with green trees behind. A smiling man in orange and saffron garments, with a heavy gold bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, works with his hands on a large orange clay Ganesha figure, shaping its trunk and body. Behind him an orange and gold canopy with red tassels shelters the scene, and a dark stone deity murti stands to the right with a raised hand. A small figure is partly visible at the left edge. a person appearance cues are present (orange clothing and gold necklace), but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-09-19Outdoor ritual photo in front of a large black stone deity murti of Ganesha, its face smeared with yellow-orange paste and draped with an orange cloth and gold trim. A man in orange ochre dhoti and shawl, with a gold beaded necklace, stands before it touching the idol's trunk area with his right hand; a red vermilion mark is on his forehead. An orange-and-red fringed umbrella overhead and a young attendant in white holding the umbrella pole frame the scene, with green trees behind. Several other devotees in white and orange stand nearby. The man has no visible long hair, crown, or rudraksha mala; appearance cues are insufficient for an identity claim, so role is given as the person performing the ritual.2012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19Outdoor photo of a man in orange-saffron robes and a thick gold bead necklace standing beside a large yellow-orange clay Ganesha murti with an orange cloth draped on its head and a black stone Shiva lingam-like pillar figure at right. The man has a red bindi and tilak and looks down at the murti, one hand near its trunk area. An orange and gold canopy umbrella stands behind him with green trees in the background. Another person in white is partly visible at the left edge.2012-09-19