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A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a rust-red turban and a flower-and-bead garland, wearing orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and gold bangles, extending his arm to touch the face of a gold-coloured deity murti. The murti is seated, wears a tall gold crown, a blue-and-white jewelled necklace, a red silk garment with gold border and gold armlets. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang nearby, a brass lamp stand with flower garland sits in the lower left, and a second attendant in an orange cloth stands at the left edge, with the figure at centre performing a ritual touch.

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A figure with long dreadlocks, a maroon turban and a flower garland around the neck stands at right of a shrine, touching the face of a gilded deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a blue-and-white beaded collar, gold armbands and a deep red garment with gold border. A garlanded kalasha and marigold garland sit in the foreground, with floral garlands draped around the shrine. A second priest in an orange cloth is partly visible at left, bare-chested. The setting is an ornate gold-carved temple sanctum. The figure in the turban is wearing saffron-orange robes and bangles, and his appearance is consistent with a person but the cues are not distinctive enough to be certain.2016-12-14A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine of a golden deity murti seated on a throne, wearing a tall gold crown, blue and white jeweled necklaces, and a maroon and gold garment. Its gold arm is adorned with bangles and a large armlet. Beside it, a figure seen from behind wears a rust-red turban, a white flower-and-bead headband, long dark braided hair, a bare upper body with gold armbands, and a saffron-orange wrap, reaching out to touch or adorn the murti's chest. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers surround the throne. At left, another person in orange cloth and gold bangles is partly visible, and a brass plate with green-and-yellow garlands sits in the foreground. The person's identity is not established by appearance here, so they are described by role only.2016-12-14A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a rust-orange turban, orange-red dhoti and a gold armlet decorates a golden deity murti seated on a throne. He wears a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds flowers and garlands near the murti's face. The murti is adorned with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a large garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. A second man with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha necklace stands at left, and a gold ceremonial vessel is visible at lower left. A distinctive appearance cue (long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate ceremonial dress) is consistent with Swamiji (probable), performing the adornment of the deity murti.2016-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red-and-gold striped silk garment over bare shoulders stands beside a seated deity murti. He holds a brass plate with his left hand and touches the murti's face with his right hand, which wears red and gold bangles. The murti is adorned with a gold and jewelled crown, a white flower garland, a red and gold dress, gold armour-style ornaments and a trident-like gold weapon. Behind it are garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and a gold arch with green drapery. Appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair and a red-striped garment with bangles, but no crown or rudraksha; identity is uncertain.2011-12-12A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti seated and adorned with a dense garland of marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments. A figure in a rust-orange turban, long dark hair falling down the back and an orange-gold shawl raises one arm toward the murti, performing a ritual gesture. To the left, a younger attendant with long hair and beaded necklace stands beside a large golden ceremonial vessel holding green foliage. The background is an ornate silver-gilt backdrop beneath a stone ceiling.2016-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual taken from behind a man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a braided rope-like shawl draped over one shoulder, a beaded white-and-orange garland across his shoulders, and gold bangles on his raised arm. He is decorating or offering to a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti wears a gold crown, gold armour-like ornaments and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a second floral garland of white and red blooms hanging beside it. Behind the murti is an elaborate gilded arch and a garland-draped backdrop. In the lower left corner are a brass vessel and green leaves on a golden tray. The photograph carries a faint logo in the upper left and a copyright-style overlay in the lower left, which are not described further.2016-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red-maroon silk garment with gold border touches the golden face of a seated deity murti. He wears rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and a beaded mala, and has a vertical sacred mark on his forehead. The murti wears a jewelled golden crown, red silk garment and heavy gold ornaments, seated before a backdrop of garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. A brass tray with gold rim is held at the lower left by an unseen hand.2011-12-15A photograph taken from below of a large golden metal deity murti, decorated with a black crown, layered garlands of yellow, white, magenta and purple flowers, a green and orange silk garment, and silver jewellery. On the left, a person in an orange sleeveless top and gold headband, with long curly dark hair, reaches up to touch or adjust the murti's raised arm and head. The setting is a stone temple ceiling and pillar.2007-12-25December 11 20112011-12-11December 23 20162016-12-23July 09 20172017-07-09A photo inside a temple sanctum of a gold-clad deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with gold crown, jewelry and floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A standing man in an orange-brown wrapped garment and orange turban with a long swept-back hair braid and gold armlets is placing a jewel or ornament on the murti. A second man in white garment with bare chest stands at left. Brass oil lamp with flame, marigold garlands and a golden arched backdrop frame the scene. a person: the standing figure wears long hair, orange turban and gold ornaments, consistent with the candidate, but the appearance is uncertain.2016-12-14