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Photograph of a temple interior during a ritual. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long curly hair and a rudraksha mala holds a lit flame in a brass lamp and waves it toward a black stone shivalinga set on a dark pedestal yoni base, with smoke rising. To the right, a golden deity murti in a red and gold sari is garlanded with yellow, orange and magenta flower garlands. At left, another person in orange robes stands with palms joined in namaskar. A white marble figure and a small golden stand sit on the floor in front, and several seated devotees are visible in the background. The scene reads as an abhishekam or aarti at a Shiva linga.

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A photo of a temple abhishekam at night. A man with long, swept-back curly hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and stands pouring or offering over a tall yellow-coated linga on a dark stone yoni peetha. Behind him a large golden deity murti in a red and gold sari is decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. A bearded attendant in orange holds a brass plate, and a bald man in orange sits with palms joined at the left. A white marble figure, brass lamps and a small brass vessel sit on the platform, with flower petals scattered on the floor. Several seated devotees in orange and white are partly visible at the lower left.2010-02-12Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with a large golden deity murti seated on the right, draped in red and gold silk and decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In the centre a person with long curly hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha mala pours milk from a vessel over a tall golden lingam on a black stone peetha, with steam rising. Behind them a man in orange holds a tray. To the left a man in orange with folded hands kneels beside a white statue, and several seated people in white and yellow clothing sit in the background. The lamp and offerings surround the lingam. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears long swept-back curly hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, performing the abhishekam.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during a Shivalinga abhishekam. A man with long, swept-back hair wears orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a brass lamp with a flame and a bell. Beside him a second man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in prayer, and a woman in orange clothing is seated behind the lingam. A large black Shivalinga stands on a stone yoni base, covered with white and milky liquid and offerings. To the right, a golden deity murti in a red and gold silk sari is adorned with garlands of red, yellow, and purple flowers. Brass vessels and a small golden figure sit on the wet floor, and a few devotees in white and yellow sit near the entrance.2010-02-12A temple abhishekam scene. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a lit camphor flame toward a tall golden-yellow linga on a black stone yoni pedestal. Beside him stands a golden deity murti draped in red and gold silk and dense garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A brass oil lamp sits near the linga. To the left, a bald man in orange robes presses his palms together, and another orange-robed attendant holds a ritual vessel. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the background, and a white marble figure is at the lower left.2010-02-12A temple interior during a linga abhishekam. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace pours water from a vessel over a dark black stone linga set on a lotus-shaped base, with white rice or grain scattered on top. Behind him stands a bald man in orange robes and a wrapped orange shawl, also wearing a beaded necklace. To the right, a deity murti is draped in a red and gold silk sari and surrounded by thick garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A white marble statue of a standing figure and a brass lamp stand on the left, with a few people in the background.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple at night shows a man with long, swept-back curly hair in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded mala holding a lit oil lamp aarti over a black stone shivalinga on a lotus-shaped yoni pedestal, with water flowing over it. Behind the linga, a large seated deity murti is adorned with a crown, gold ornaments and a red-and-gold silk sari, draped in flower garlands of red, yellow, purple and white. To the left, two men in orange robes stand and one kneels; a white marble statue and a small golden figure stand nearby, and a few devotees are visible in the background. a person figure, identified by long swept hair, saffron robe and beaded mala, performs abhishekam and aarti at the linga, with the kneeling and standing priests assisting.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A figure with long, swept-back curly hair and an orange saffron garment pours water from a golden vessel over a dark black linga on a stone pedestal, with water streaming down its sides. Behind, a deity murti in gold and red silk is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A saffron-robed priest stands at left holding a rudraksha mala, and other saffron-clad attendants and seated devotees in white are present. A brass lamp and a small white stone figure appear in the foreground. Warm temple lighting and white-painted architecture surround the scene.2010-02-12Photograph inside a temple sanctum during a linga abhishekam. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron dhoti stands at the center, pouring or tending over a black stone shivalinga set on a dark pedestal with white offerings. Behind him, an older man in orange robes with a red head covering kneels by a white figurine and a brass vessel. Two more figures in orange robes stand in the background. To the right, a large deity murti in golden and red silk is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at the right edge, and the floor is wet with yellow liquid and scattered flower petals.2010-02-12Indoor temple abhishekam at night. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace, wearing an orange robe, stands at a black stone linga on a pedestal, pouring or offering into it with both hands. Beside him, a man in orange holds a lit torch-like flame, and another orange-robed attendant stands nearby. A golden-clad deity murti sits behind the linga, draped in a red and gold silk garment and decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Brass vessels, lamps and a white and garland-covered offering rest in front. Several seated devotees in white appear at the left edge. Visible text reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam' and ''2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. In the center, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, holding a brass kalasha in one hand and a small brass cup in the other while pouring water over a dark stone shivalinga set in a black stone yoni-peetha. To the left, another man in orange robes and an orange headwrap bends forward holding a silver tray. To the right, a large seated deity murti in gold crown and jewellery wears a red and gold silk garment and is decorated with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform and a white statue is visible at lower left, with a few devotees barely visible behind.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A man with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange-saffron robe stands at a black linga pedestal, pouring a golden liquid from a white vessel onto the linga. Behind him to the right, a golden deity murti in red and gold silk drapes is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and a rudraksha mala. A bearded man in orange robes stands at left, and a few devotees in white and yellow clothes stand at the lower right near a white stone figure and a brass lamp. Swamiji (probable): the pouring man has long, swept-back hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's description of Swamiji at this event.2010-02-12A temple abhishekam to a black stone shivalinga set in a dark stone yoni-peetha base. A standing figure in long curly hair and a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala pours liquid from a silver bowl onto the linga. Behind, a richly dressed deity murti in red and gold silk, decorated with garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers, sits in a shrine. Two more saffron-clad men stand to the left, one holding a lit oil lamp, with a white stone figure nearby. Flower petals and offerings lie on the wet floor.2010-02-12