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A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a draped orange shawl reaching toward a golden murti of a deity seated on a throne. The murti wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, earrings and a beaded necklace, and holds a golden trident. The figure's extended hand touches the murti's face. Behind the murti are garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and an ornate gold arch. The figure has a tilak on the forehead and a long curly beard. The performer is in orange, the murti in pink and gold, with flower garlands framing the scene.

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March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A photo of a temple ritual at a gold-framed shrine. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with an orange-and-green shawl and touches the forehead of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a crown, white jasmine garlands, a red-and-gold garment and a long braid. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a gold ceremonial staff stands nearby.2009-12-26A photograph of a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes reaching up to adjust a red and gold cloth draped over a pair of metal deity murtis. The murtis, adorned with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands, sit beneath an ornate gold-leaf arch. One figure wears a pink brocade blouse and jewelled bangles; the other wears a dark crown with a sparkling headpiece. The person's hair falls past the shoulders and a white dhoti shows at the bottom edge.2008-03-22A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with multicolored marigold and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A man in flowing saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a gold headband stands on the left, reaching toward the head of a golden deity murti seated on a purple cushioned seat. The murti wears an orange garment, gold jewelry and a tall crown-like headdress. On the left, a hand holds a gold tray with a red cloth, and a gold palanquin-like seat with garlands sits in the foreground. Several onlookers stand in the background near the doorway.2010-12-27A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch the nose of a large golden deity murti. The murti is adorned with a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, earrings and a red silk sari with gold border. Behind it stand marigold and chrysanthemum garlands in yellow, red and white, with green leaves and a gold-framed arch. The man wears a white garland over his shoulder and smiles as he performs the gesture. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron robe, consistent with the page's description of the event.2009-12-24A man in orange saffron robes and a white garland stands at left, his right hand raised toward the face of a golden deity murti decorated with a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white jasmine garland and a red and gold sari. Behind the figure are dense garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple accents, and a gilded arched frame. A trident-like staff and a brass vessel rest near the murti. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine. The man's clothing is orange with a green-edged shawl, and he appears to be the only physical person visible.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck performing a ritual at a temple shrine. He stands at left, reaching toward the face of a large golden metal deity murti, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, white jasmine garlands and a red and gold dress. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands surround the shrine, and a gilded arch frames the scene. The man has long dark hair and a sleeveless saffron top, and appears to be applying a touch or offering at the murti's face. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall.2009-12-26March 22 20082008-03-22December 26 20092009-12-26A man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange-red sleeveless top with a white flower garland stands at left, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a golden deity murti seated in front. The murti wears an orange robe, an ornate crown, and white beaded necklaces, and is decorated with bright red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands; gold ornamental arches frame the background. A metal rod or staff rests against the figure. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during an abhishekam or puja.2009-07-07