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A man in saffron-orange robes and a gold-bead necklace stands beside a large orange clay Ganesha murti, reaching out to touch its trunk. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and holds a silver plate of offerings in the foreground. The Ganesha figure has an orange turban, gold-trimmed white cloth, and a black stone shivalinga-like base. Green trees and an orange canopy with red tassels frame the outdoor ritual setting.

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A photograph of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold bead necklace gesturing toward a large orange-painted Ganesha murti with a black stone base and an orange turban-style cloth on its head. The figure has long dark hair tied back and a gold-trimmed orange wrap over the shoulder. Behind them a canopy with red and gold tassels hangs above greenery, and several people in orange clothing stand in the background, partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair and gold bead necklace fit the appearance cues for the figure, who is teaching or speaking before the Ganesha murti at the Tiruvannamalai ashram event.2012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19Outdoor Ganesha worship under a golden canopy with black and gold tassels. A shaven-headed man in orange robes and gold beaded necklace, seen from behind at left, holds a small offering. Beside him a man in orange-brown robes and a gold bead garland pours from a silver plate onto a large orange-painted Ganesha murti wearing an orange turban, gold-trimmed white cloth and a gold-bordered drape. The elephant-headed deity is set on a black stone pedestal with a raised black trunk and hand. Green trees fill the background, and a small orange cloth lies on the base.2012-09-19A man in an orange-red dhoti and wrap stands at left with a sandalwood and vibhuti forehead mark and a red bindi, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace. He appears to be speaking while gesturing with one hand near a large orange-painted Ganesha murti whose trunk and head are topped by an orange cloth. A golden canopy with red tassels shades the scene, with trees behind and a person in white partly visible at the lower left. Also visible is a dark stone murti with a raised hand. Appearance-based candidate only; identity uncertain.2012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19Outdoor ritual at a large orange-clay Ganesha murti with a black stone trunk-side element and an orange cloth draped over its head, decorated with gold foil, a gold border on a white cloth, and black line details. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl wears a heavy gold bead mala and reaches toward the murti's trunk, while a white-clad attendant with an orange cloth around his neck holds a silver plate of offerings. Green trees and an orange-fringed canopy stand behind the scene.2012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19A man in orange saffron robes and a thick gold ceremonial necklace stands at left, tilting his head and touching a small item in his hands near a large saffron-coloured Ganesha murti. The murti wears an orange cloth wrap and gold trim, and a dark stone figure stands beside it. Above, a golden canopy with red tassels shelters the scene. Behind, green trees, and a few other people in orange and white stand at the edges. a person cues: man wears saffron robes, a gold necklace and a sacred mark on his forehead, performing the ritual near the murti.2012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19Outdoor ritual under a red and gold canopy with fringed tassels, surrounded by green trees. A man in an orange-red dhoti and draped cloth, with a heavy gold bead necklace, a tilak on his forehead and bare shoulders, leans forward applying pigment or ash to a large orange-painted clay deity murti. Behind him, a dark stone figure with an orange-red cloth draped over its head is adorned with a bead garland. Several partially visible people stand at the edge of the frame.2012-09-19A photograph of an outdoor ritual at an ashram setting with green trees behind. A smiling man in orange and saffron garments, with a heavy gold bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, works with his hands on a large orange clay Ganesha figure, shaping its trunk and body. Behind him an orange and gold canopy with red tassels shelters the scene, and a dark stone deity murti stands to the right with a raised hand. A small figure is partly visible at the left edge. a person appearance cues are present (orange clothing and gold necklace), but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-09-19