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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night before a large golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, gold jewellery and a red-and-gold silk cloth. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair stands at a golden peetha-like platform holding a lit oil lamp and flower garland near a gold-coloured linga. A small white statue sits at the bottom edge. Ornate garlands frame the scene, with brass lamps at the left edge. The figure has a long, dark braid-like hairstyle and saffron robe with rudraksha-style necklace, matching the a person presentation cues, performing the ritual as a priest.

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Photograph inside a temple shrine of a golden deity pair, a standing-crowned figure with a red and gold turban-like crown and a seated consort, both draped in red-gold silk and garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower garlands. In front, a figure in a long saffron-orange robe with long curly hair reaches out to touch a black stone shivalinga set on a flower-strewn platform. An oil lamp with a visible flame stands at left, and another brass lamp at right. Partially visible hands holding a plate sit at the lower left, and a small white figure appears at the base. Appearance-based probable cues for a person include long curly hair and saffron robe; the person performs abhishekam-style worship at the linga.2010-02-12A temple shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a raised platform, the central figure wearing a red-orange turban and gold ornaments, the consort with a crown and a red sari, both garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. A standing figure in an orange robe holds a brass lamp before the shrine, while two kneeling devotees in orange clothes join palms in front at left. A white marble statue of a seated figure sits at the base, a tall brass oil lamp stands at each side, and a central black linga stands in front of the deities. Pink and white flowers decorate the carved stone pillars.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform, one wearing a crown and the other a red-and-gold tiered headdress, with a shiva linga on a black stone base in front. A woman in a long orange sari stands at left, holding a ritual implement toward the murtis. Two people in orange and saffron robes sit at lower left with their hands folded in anjali. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white marble seated figure with folded hands sits at the base. The setting is a stone temple wall with carved pillars and red flowers at upper right.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne draped in red cloth, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multicolored flower garlands, with a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a standing figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair pours liquid from a small gold vessel while a kneeling man in orange robes on the left extends his arms toward the altar. A black shivalinga stands on a dark pedestal, with a small white seated marble figure and a brass lamp nearby, and tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Some visible flower petals lie on the stone floor. The standing figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so the appearance is a probable match for Swamiji, shown performing abhishekam at the shrine.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an indoor stage. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a shawl, and holds a brass bell and a flaming oil lamp in a ritual gesture beside a yellow-coated linga. Behind the linga sits a golden deity murti in red silk draped over a throne, with yellow and magenta garlands and gold ornaments framing the scene. A small white marble bust of a figure in the foreground and an oil lamp stand at the left edge. Given the saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and the page's note of Swamiji's presence, the officiant is a probable Swamiji.2010-02-12A woman with long dark hair in a flowing orange sari stands at the left, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward a shrine. Behind her, a pair of gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform, adorned with pearl and gem necklaces, crowns, and garlands in red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A black Shiva linga stands in front of the deities on the pedestal, and a small white marble statue of a seated figure sits below. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a devotee in orange robes is partially visible at the far left edge. The scene is an abhishekam or aarti in a temple sanctum.2010-02-12A temple shrine scene with a deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold crowns, jewelry and red silk drapery, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A standing person in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala holds a brass bell and a lit oil lamp, offering aarti before the murti. Beside him, a kneeling priest in orange shawl and robes, shaved head, folds his hands in reverence. A white marble statue of a seated sage sits in front of the shrine, with brass oil lamps standing on either side and a shivalinga on a stone yoni base at center. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, so the appearance is a plausible but not certain match.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, draped in red and gold silk and decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front, a woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a small vessel onto a golden linga on a golden platform, performing abhishekam. To the left, two people in orange robes stand with palms joined in prayer, one with a rudraksha mala. A small white marble figure of a seated sage sits before the platform, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine and pink flowers in the upper right corner. People visible: three, including partially visible figures at the left edge.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum during a Shiva abhishekam. A standing person in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a saffron-orange sash holds a brass bell and a small vessel over a dark shivalinga on a stone pedestal. Behind the linga, large golden murti figures of Shiva and Parvati stand in red-and-gold silk garments, adorned with white and red-stone necklaces, crowns and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at left. A kneeling person in orange robes with a shaved head sits at the lower left with hands folded in prayer. A small white marble figure sits at the bottom centre.2010-02-12Inside a decorated temple shrine, a long-haired man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at center, holding a small brass vessel and a bell over a golden linga. Behind him, two gold-and-red deity murtis are draped in marigold garlands with yellow, orange and purple flowers, and one wears a red and gold garment with jewelled necklaces. On the left, two people in orange robes kneel with hands pressed together in prayer, one with a shaved head and one with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white marble seated figure sits at the base of the altar. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style ritual.2010-02-12Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand behind a dark cylindrical lingam on a pedestal, with a small white stone figure seated below. A woman in a long orange sari stands at left, pouring from a small vessel over the lingam. At the lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a woman in orange kneel with hands folded in devotion. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red curtains hang at the sides.2010-02-12A temple abhishekam scene in front of a golden deity murti of a seated couple, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a red-and-gold backdrop. A man in orange saffron robes stands at the center holding a round brass vessel over a lingam-shaped abhishekam stone, pouring liquid. To the left, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and stands near brass oil lamps. Ornate golden lamp stands line the right side. A small figure in orange is seen at the lower left foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copies