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A photograph of a temple inauguration at night. A person in an orange saffron robe with a long pink-and-red flower garland and a white forehead mark stands at left, drawing back a yellow silk cloth from a black stone plaque with Tamil inscription set on a white pedestal. A second man in a white dhoti and white shirt with yellow trim reaches to help unveil it. Behind them, white pillars and mythical carved figures are decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves, with other people in the background.

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A photograph at an outdoor evening event with marigold garlands and a white decorated structure with carved stone elephants and lions behind. A figure in an orange robe and a red-pink flower garland, with long dark hair swept back, leans over a black inscribed stone plaque draped with a yellow cloth and lifts it with one hand. Beside them a man in white ceremonial clothes with a yellow shawl touches the plaque. Leaves, flowers and a tray of offerings lie nearby. The orange-robed figure is an appearance-based a person candidate (long swept-back hair, orange robe, garland), unsure because the face is not clearly distinguishable here.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with marigold garlands and white deity sculptures. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a long swept-back hairstyle, a forehead vibhuti mark, a gold ceremonial necklace and a pink flower garland stands with hands folded in prayer beside a white stone pedestal. A black commemorative plaque on the pedestal carries Tamil inscription text and is garlanded with green leaves and pink flowers. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow border stands with palms pressed together. To the left, a bald man in white and a woman in an orange saffron garment also stand with hands folded, with a lit oil lamp and a white statue behind.2009-01-12A photograph at an evening inauguration beside a white stone plaque on a white pedestal, draped with marigold and pink flower garlands, leaves and a yellow cloth. A man in an orange robe with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a pink garland and a vibhuti mark on his forehead smiles with palms pressed together in namaskar; the figure is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance. Beside him a man in white kurta with a yellow border and red tilak greets with folded hands. Behind, a woman in white with an orange shawl stands with hands clasped, and more orange-and-white marigold decorations, white deity statues and devotees appear in the background.2009-01-12August 03 20092009-08-03December 10 20112011-12-10Night-time photograph of a temple procession at a decorated shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes, long hair, a red-and-pink flower garland and a gold necklace reaches toward a white statue of a deity holding a sword, dressed in yellow cloth and draped with orange and white marigold garlands and green leaves. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand around him, and an orange-robed attendant is nearby. Strings of coloured lights and a few devotees are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha-style neck garland and gold necklace match the appearance cues, and the page says he attends this event.2009-01-12Night-time photograph of a ritual at a white decorated stone structure draped with marigolds, yellow and orange flowers and green foliage. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a pale forehead mark and a pink flower garland reaches his hands over the structure. A man in white shirt with a yellow-bordered dhoti stands at right with hands folded, and a man in white dhoti with an orange cloth holds a silver plate with white and yellow garlands. Dark background.2009-01-12Night-time temple abhishekam at a Shiva lingam set in a black stone yoni-peetha base. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands centre-right, pouring liquid over the lingam with both hands. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes holds a silver plate. At lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange kneels while holding a lit oil lamp. A white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hands stands in front. Behind the lingam, a deity is draped in red and gold silk and decorated with yellow, orange and red flower garlands. Water drains from the base.2010-02-12A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes standing beside a white shrine with flower garlands, a bindi on his forehead and a garland of red and white flowers around his neck. Beside him a man in white shirt and dhoti gestures toward the shrine, and a crowd of onlookers stands behind. Inside the white shrine sits a seated figure in orange robes with a saffron turban, adorned with garlands, and a dark plaque with inscribed lettering sits below. A large orange cloth hangs at right. Outdoor setting with white building and blue signage.2009-08-03Night photograph of a temple worship scene. A figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe, with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers draped over the shoulders, holds a red-and-gold wrapped bundle topped with feathers above a white stone shrine. Beside them a man in white ceremonial clothing with a folded white shawl joins his palms in reverence while holding a silver tray, and another white garland hangs at right. A white stone seated deity murti sits below the carved white stone altar with floral offerings scattered on the base.2009-01-12August 08 20092009-08-08