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A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe pours water from a brass vessel over a black Shiva linga in a temple shrine, as part of an abhishekam. Behind the linga stand large gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red-orange crown and the other a gold crown, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and red silk drapery. A second person in orange robes and a gold chain holds a brass pot on the left. A small white marble seated statue and a brass lamp sit in the foreground, and a brass kalasha is visible at lower left.

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A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-bead mala pours water from a brass pot over a black Shivalinga during an abhishekam before a decorated shrine. Behind the linga, golden deity murtis wear red-and-gold garments, crowns and ornaments, framed by garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. A second attendant in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left holding a brass pot. Small brass items, a sri yantra-shaped object and a white figure sit on the altar base. The figure's appearance includes long swept hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, but the page does not establish identity from appearance, so the presence is treated as an unsure candidate.2010-02-12Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes pours water from a golden kalasha over a black Shivalinga. Behind him stand gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, the Shiva figure wearing a red turban, a red tilak and jewelled necklaces, the Parvati figure in a red sari with a jewelled crown. A second person in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at the left edge, partly visible. A small white marble seated figure and a gold pot stand on the altar base. The man pouring water is a probable match for a person, based on his long hair and saffron robes, though his face is partly turned away. Water flows over the linga onto the stone base.2010-02-12A figure in a flowing orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold bead mala pours water from a brass pot over a black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine. Long gold beaded necklaces and a red-tipped forehead mark are visible. Beside him a second person in orange with a gold mala stands and watches, and a partially visible person in orange appears at the left edge. Behind the lingam, a gilded deity murti is decked with yellow and orange flower garlands and red silk draping. A small white marble seated figure with folded hands sits in the foreground near the base. Water runs across the stone floor. Long swept-back hair, orange robes and mala cues match the probable Swamiji profile, and the pot-pouring figure appears to be the central celebrant.2010-02-12A long-haired person in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered edge and a white flower garland pours water from a pot over a dark Shivalingam in a decorated temple shrine. Behind the lingam stand large gilded and jewelled metal deity figures with crowns and heavy necklaces, one seated on a throne. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the lingam and a small brass Nandi-like or deity figure in the foreground, and the wall behind is decorated with floral arrangements. A priest in white dhoti is visible at lower left. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual. The a person field reflects a qualifying appearance candidate pouring the abhishekam, with long hair, orange robe and garland.2007-01-01A person in an orange saffron garment with a white and orange flower garland and long dark hair pours liquid from a silver vessel over a dark shivalingam at the front of a shrine. Behind the lingam, two gilded metal deity murtis sit on a golden pedestal, one crowned with a tall ornate crown and layered gold necklaces, the other wearing a green and red sari and jewelled ornaments. The walls are decorated with dense marigold, jasmine and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. Fresh leaves and marigolds lie at the base of the lingam, indicating abhishekam worship.2007-01-01March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in an orange robe with long curly hair, seen from behind, pressing both hands onto a large white shivalinga heaped with white powder and dotted with red-orange flower petals. Behind the lingam stands a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne, wearing red-orange draped cloth, gold crowns and jewelled necklaces, framed by an arch of marigold and red and white flower garlands. A small white marble seated figure sits at the base, with a brass kalasha-style vessel and an ornate brass lamp nearby. A second orange-robed attendant stands partly visible at the left edge holding a tray. Abhishekam-style ritual scene.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with yellow and red garland strands and white jasmine garlands. A person in an orange saree with gold border stands at left, pouring liquid from a vessel over a black linga. Behind, two gilded deity murti with crowns and jewelled ornaments are seated in red and green dress. A small brass utsava murti in a gold prabha stands in front, and a silver kalasha sits at lower right. A kneeling person in white dhoti sits at the lower left.2007-01-01January 03 20162016-01-03A man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl pours liquid from a vessel over a black Shiva lingam during abhishekam. Behind the lingam stand large gilded deity murtis of a goddess and a male deity, adorned with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and red and green silk garments. The lingam sits on a black stone base with a silver yoni-peetha, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. Flower garlands and a golden floral backdrop frame the scene. The officiant appears to be the a person, with long hair and saffron clothing, performing the ritual.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple abhishekam being performed before two metal deity murtis, one with a crown, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands. A person in an orange robe with a gold border and a white-and-red garland stands at left, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a lingam-like object at the centre of the shrine. Below, a small golden utsava murti sits in a golden arched prabhavali framed with yellow and red flower garlands. The shrine walls are decorated with yellow and red marigold strings and a row of red-and-white flower arches. A white cloth lies on the floor near the base of the altar, and a silver pot stands at the right.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, stands at left pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a dark black shivalingam on a pedestal. Behind the lingam sits a richly adorned golden deity murti wearing a jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, and a red and gold sari, accompanied by a second gold figure in a green and gold garment. The shrine is decorated with yellow and red marigold and jasmine garlands, green and white floral borders, and red-tipped decorative arches. A small bronze utsava murti with a prabhavali stands in front of the lingam, wrapped in yellow garlands.2007-01-01