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A man in orange-saffron robes and a long orange sash stands beside two golden deity murti decorated with jewelled crowns, bright red and white garlands, and a pink lotus flower. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold bangle, and smiles while looking down toward a tray of offerings held by another person's hand at the lower left. Behind the murti hangs an orange curtain framed by a large gold arch, with marigold and red flower garlands along the sides. The setting appears to be a temple puja or abhishekam, with a figure in orange clothing and rudraksha beads who resembles the swami described on the page, though the appearance is uncertain.

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A photograph of a temple ritual before a gilded arch and floral garlands. A man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala with a red bindi stands at left, smiling and holding a silver bowl that another person's hand is offering to him. Beside him are two ornately adorned golden deity murti: one wears an orange turban and jewelled crown with a pink lotus, the other a tall decorated headdress with red flowers and heavy gold jewellery. Behind them hang orange drapes and flower garlands in red, yellow and white.2012-04-30A man in saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloth stands before golden deity murti of a goddess and a consort figure, adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and ornate gold jewellery. He wears a rudraksha mala with a golden pendant and a gold bangle, and a red tilak on his forehead. His hands rest near a brass plate or vessel held by another person's hand at lower left. A golden arch frames the altar, with an orange drape behind the figures. a person is the man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads and gold ornament, though his appearance is consistent with several presentations.2012-04-30A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a gilded murti pair, holding a silver bowl with one hand while touching the figure at his side. The central gold deity murti wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, holding a pink lotus; the right murti wears a green and gold sari, a white jasmine garland and ornate jewellery. Red, yellow and white flower garlands drape the decorated shrine behind them, with a gold arch and orange cloth.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30A standing man in orange saffron robes and a red-and-white flower garland performs worship before golden deity murti seated on a throne. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold jewellery, while the companion figure holds a golden trident and wears a gold crown. Both murti are decorated with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The man holds a silver plate in front of the shrine, and a gold kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground. The setting is a stone temple with carved gold-framed arch.2009-12-30February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a temple deity shrine decorated with gold-framed arch and red velvet backdrop, with marigold garlands. Two gilded, richly ornamented deity murtis stand side by side: the left wears a tall crown, an orange turban-like head covering, white and red beaded adornments and a crescent ornament, the right wears a red and gold sari, jewelled crown and layered necklaces. A person in a flowing orange robe with a garland around the neck stands at the left edge, reaching forward to touch or anoint the left murti's face, while a hand holds a brass plate of offerings at the lower left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple.2009-12-24A temple abhishekam scene before two gilded metal murti of deities, one wearing a green and red turban and rudraksha mala, the other in a jeweled crown with red garlands and a yellow flower. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace holds a golden plate, pouring or offering to the murti, while a second attendant with white painted markings on his arm extends a hand from the lower left. Golden ornate arch and shimmering gold curtains frame the altar, with brass lamps and flower offerings at the bottom.2011-12-28A temple ritual scene in which a man in a rust-orange dhoti-style garment and a yellow-and-multicolour marigold garland stands at left, adorning or offering to a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in gold and silver jewellery, layered necklaces, a crown and a flower-covered ornamental setting of red roses, yellow marigolds and white blossoms. A second, smaller figure with a bright pearl-and-gem crown and red garments sits at right, and another decorated figure stands behind. A brass oil lamp is visible at far left. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and is holding a ritual item with both hands.2015-01-09February 09 20122012-02-09Photograph of a ceremony before a gilded deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with gold crown, gold jewellery and multi-coloured flower garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. A man in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper torso holds a silver plate and performs an offering near the murti, while another person's hands reach in from the left holding a silver vessel. An oil lamp flame burns at the right edge. A man in orange-saffron clothing with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala can be seen; this is a probable Swamiji candidate performing the offering, so swamiji is set to in_person with the appearance-based label.2015-01-13December 29 20092009-12-29