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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha mala strands sits before an ornate silver-framed backdrop during a ritual. He has long dark hair, a white tripundra forehead mark with a red bindi, and a beard. A woman in a purple and gold sari with a hairnet and surgical gloves pours liquid from a steel bowl over his hands, while a shirtless, long-haired sadhu in orange cloth with white body markings holds out a yellow-stained hand. A painted deity figure is visible at the left edge.

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A ritual photograph in a temple hall before an ornate silver-embossed backdrop. A man seated on a raised throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a rust-orange wrap, a double strand of rudraksha beads, a gold pendant and white tripundra marks on his forehead, with long dreadlocks falling behind. He takes turmeric-coloured offerings from a woman in an orange sari and a silver bowl in front of him, while an attendant with white body markings and a rudraksha mala stands at left. A woman in a white sari holds a steel bowl at right, and a banana leaf with yellow offerings sits on a stone pedestal. Partially visible figures frame the scene. The man's identity is appearance-based only.2018-01-08Ceremonial scene in a temple-style hall. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back hair, a tripundra mark on his forehead, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate silver throne-like seat with his eyes closed, hands resting over a large silver bowl on a leaf. Devotees attend him: a bare-chested priest in rust-red dhoti pours from a vessel near the throne, and two women in red and purple silk saris stand to the right, one holding a brass vessel. Painted deity statues with crowns stand on the left and right background pillars.2018-01-08A seated man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, wearing a saffron-orange robe, sits on a silver throne backed by an ornate silver arch. In front of him stands a large silver bowl with a green banana leaf beneath it, and yellow flower petals are being sprinkled into it. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes bend toward him from the left and right, one holding a sacred item, while a painted deity figure with multiple arms and gold ornaments stands on the wall behind. This looks like an abhishekam-style ritual setting.2018-01-08A photo of an abhishekam-style ritual at a temple. A bearded man with long hair, white tilak on forehead and red-orange kashaya robe, sits on a silver-finished throne with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, eyes closed. A woman in a purple and gold sari and hairnet pours liquid from a steel vessel into a silver bowl set on a banana leaf. A young boy in orange cloth and a crown-like headpiece kneels at left holding yellow flowers. Behind them stand painted deity statues, one in orange and gold dhoti with green sash. a person candidate is the seated bearded man in orange robe with mala, described by role and cues only.2018-01-08A photograph of a temple ritual in an indoor hall with a silver-framed backdrop and a painted deity figure with multiple arms at left. A seated man with long dark hair, a horizontal white forehead mark, rudraksha mala beads and a gold chain sits before a large silver bowl on a green leaf, which is being washed or prepared. A man in an orange dhoti with white body markings bends toward a silver pot at left. A woman in a dark red shawl bends over the bowl at center, and two women in white with rudraksha beads and a woman in a purple sari stand at right, one holding a steel vessel. The seated man matches the page's a person reference on appearance cues but the frame is uncertain, so identity is recorded as unsure. Abhishekam or puja preparations are the.2018-01-08Photograph of a ritual at a temple-style hall. A seated man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain wears an orange-red robe and sits before an ornate silver throne or peetha. In front of him sits a silver bowl of yellow flower petals, which he touches. A bare-backed attendant in orange-red dhoti and sash, holding yellow flowers, stands to the left beside a tall silver post. Painted deity statues with raised arms stand behind them, and a green banana leaf lies at the bottom. A person's hand is visible at the right edge. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, seated as the presiding figure in a puja.2018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08May 08 20172017-05-08January 08 20182018-01-08Photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple-style hall. On the left, a young man in an orange turban and orange sannyasi wrap kneels, his bare upper body marked with white ash stripes, a rudraksha mala hanging on his chest. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a white tripundra on his forehead, a red-brown robe and rudraksha beads sits on a silver-covered seat, holding a bundle of yellow flowers. On the right, a woman with hair in a bun, wearing an orange robe with gold border and a rudraksha mala, faces him. A large ornate silver bowl with a leaf and yellow flowers sits in front, beside a silver lion-figure stand. A painted deity figure and a silver arch are visible behind.2018-01-08May 08 20172017-05-08May 08 20172017-05-08