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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment bending forward to touch a tall gold ceremonial vessel, a kalasha or linga abhishekam pot, with his right hand. The vessel is decorated with gold scrollwork, a diamond-studded band, and green gemstone ornaments above it. Yellow and purple flower garlands wrap the vessel, and a green-and-gold bordered silk cloth hangs beside it. Gold bangles and rings adorn his wrist and fingers. The setting is a temple with gilded ornamental panels behind. The man appears to be performing a ritual honouring of the sacred vessel during an abhishekam.

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A person with long, swept-back dark hair and saffron-orange clothing bows forward with both hands resting on a large golden lingam-shaped vessel. The lingam is draped with a diamond-studded silver band and garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. Green and gold silk cloth hangs at the right edge, and an ornate gilded backdrop frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, flowing long hair and gold ornaments match the page's Swamiji cues.2010-02-12A photograph of a man with long, dark, loose hair bowing his head and pressing his hand against a tall gilded cylindrical object, a ritual vessel or linga, decorated with a band of white stones and garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. He wears an orange saffron garment with a green-and-gold bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, and multiple gold rings on his fingers. Above the vessel hang ornate gold finials with green inlaid panels, and the background shows gilded carved panels. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold jewellery match the appearance cues, and the page names him at this event, so the figure is treated as a candidate in person.2010-02-12December 25 20092009-12-25December 27 20092009-12-27A person in a flowing saffron-orange robe bends forward, long dark hair falling, both hands resting on a tall golden kalasha-shaped vessel. The vessel is wrapped with yellow and purple flower garlands and sits before a large gilded deity murti with a green-and-gold bordered sash. Gold ornaments, a red draped cloth and white ritual cloth surround the scene. a person candidate is visible, identifiable by long swept hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments on the arms.2010-02-12A photograph of a person with long, dark, unkempt hair bending forward and pressing their head and right hand against a dark stone lingam at a temple shrine. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border and a gold bangle on the wrist. The lingam is draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers and a red-and-yellow marking. Behind it, an ornate silver-and-gold deity murti is decorated with sequined or jewelled embellishments, and a red and gold silk cloth and bright flower garlands fill the background. The person has long, swept-back hair and orange clothing with ornate adornments, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of hair, saffron clothing and a gold bangle, though the face is obscured.2007-01-01December 23 20092009-12-23July 26 20102010-07-26A man in saffron-orange robes with long, loose dark hair bows forward and rests his forehead and right hand against a large golden deity murti or ornate golden altar piece. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the golden base and a red-and-green gold-bordered cloth hangs beside it. Ornate gold-tone ceremonial necklaces with beads hang on his chest. To the left, a second person in saffron stands near brass vessels and a white ritual item, and a figure in a blue silk sari with a gold border and white jasmine garland kneels beside the brass vessels. The setting is a temple pavilion with a concrete ceiling and a water tank visible outside. Swamiji is a probable identification from the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces.2010-02-12A person with long, dark, voluminous hair and an orange saffron garment with a gold border bends forward, pressing their head and face against a dark stone linga draped with yellow and white flower garlands. One hand rests on the garland-wrapped stone, bangled wrist visible. Behind them, a bronze-coloured deity murti and an ornate sequined mask-like silver ornament sit among marigolds and yellow flowers. Stone architectural elements and red and white floral decorations frame the scene.2007-01-01A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a gold border leaning forward with his head and right arm pressed against a dark stone lingam. His right wrist wears a gold bangle. The lingam is draped with white jasmine-style garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with a round yellow and red kumkum-marked disc on its base. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with sparkling jewelled ornaments, a large crown-like headdress and a bright red-and-gold dress, surrounded by yellow and orange flowers. The scene suggests a shiva lingam abhishekam or puja.2007-01-01A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace bending forward to touch a large gilded deity murti or ornate golden seat draped with a green-and-gold bordered orange cloth and yellow and magenta flower garlands. He has long swept-back dark hair and distinctive saffron clothing with ceremonial gold-toned necklaces, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues. Behind him a gilded figure seated on a golden throne is decorated with flowers, and brass lamps stand on the lower left. A woman in blue sari edges the left frame. Overhead is a stone ceiling; a black water tank and street light are visible outside.2010-02-12