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A temple abhishekam at a deity shrine. A long-haired man in an orange robe stands at centre pouring water from a silver vessel over a metal deity murti seated on a throne, with a stream falling onto a white marble pedestal. The deity wears a red-and-gold garment, a crown, jewelled necklaces and red stones, and is framed by garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. To the left, three other people in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas hold silver pots and stand behind the central figure. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. The main subject is the water ritual of abhishekam.

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A temple abhishekam at night in which a long-haired person in an orange robe pours water from a silver pot over a central stone linga-shaped abhishekam stream. Behind them, two gold-coloured deity murtis sit richly adorned with red, pink and white garlands, a red-and-gold cloth, and jewelled necklaces and crowns. Four people in orange robes stand or sit at left and centre; one holds a silver vessel. A small white stone seated figure and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, with a hanging orange-and-red cloth and a pillar at right. Mood: ritual bathing in a temple sanctum.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform, one adorned with a crown and rudraksha-style bead necklace. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe pours water from a brass vessel over the murtis, while water streams down onto a black linga-shaped base. Behind him, two men in orange robes stand with folded hands; the one at center wears a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white marble figure sits at the base. Partially visible at the lower left, a seated person in orange robes is present. Four people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati are adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, and gold dress. In the foreground, a devotee dressed in saffron-orange robes pours milk over a black linga from a brass vessel while other saffron-clad devotees stand by with hands folded. A small white marble seated figure sits on the pedestal in front, with brass lamps and a small brass bell at the sides. a person's presence is not established by visible cues here, so no candidate is identified.2010-02-12A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A woman with long dark hair and an orange sari pours water from a brass vessel over a pair of deity murtis seated side by side, both decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and gold and red ornaments. A white marble seated figure sits on the pedestal below the water flow. Three men in orange robes stand behind her, one with long grey-streaked hair and a beard, and another wearing a long beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. A man in orange is partly visible at the lower left edge.2010-02-12A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and pours water from a silver vessel over a deity murti, dominated by a red-gold draped figure with a crown and ornate jewellery. The murti is garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower strands and the water cascades onto a black stone lingam-style base in front of a small white marble seated figure. Standing beside him, other people in orange robes hold a metal pot and a bowl; one has a bearded face and another wears a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. Probable Swamiji (probable) pouring the abhishekam; he is wearing saffron clothing and has long swept-back hair.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two gilded deity murtis of a seated male and female pair wear red and gold silk and jeweled necklaces. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes pours water from a brass vessel over a linga at the base, while other saffron-clad priests stand beside him holding brass pots and a lit lamp. A small white marble seated figure sits in the foreground, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. A man in saffron robes at the left edge holds a brass vessel. Abhishekam is the visible ritual; the pouring man's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to identify him.2010-02-12Photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A woman with long curly hair in an orange sari pours water from a brass vessel over a pair of deity murtis seated on a dais, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and gold ornaments. Beside her, several people in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas hold brass vessels and stand near the flowing water, while a bald man in orange sits at the left edge. A small white marble seated figure, a brass kalasha and an ornate brass lamp stand in the foreground. Pink flowers decorate the corners of the frame.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during a linga abhishekam. A figure in a long flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands at center, holding a silver plate and pouring offerings over a black linga stone on a dark pedestal. Behind, two gold-faced deity murtis with crowns and red garments are decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In the left foreground, two more people in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand by, one holding a small vessel. A white marble statue of a seated figure and a brass oil lamp stand at the right. The walls are carved grey stone.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress before a decorated shrine. A man with long curly dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl, pours water from a silver vessel over a pair of golden deity murtis, a seated couple adorned with red and gold garments, beaded necklaces and crowns. The murtis are draped with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. The water flows down onto a white marble abhishekam platform with a small white marble seated figure in front. To the left, three orange-robed attendants hold silver pots and stand near a brass lamp stand, with another brass lamp at right. Visible text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated couple adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and gold ornaments. A figure in long dark hair and an orange robe pours water from a brass vessel over a black shivalinga at the base. Beside them, other people in orange and saffron robes hold a brass lamp and a small vessel. A white marble seated figure sits at the base, and a tall brass oil lamp stands on the right with red and pink flowers nearby.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during abhishekam. Two gilded deity murtis, seated and adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, crowns and jewelled necklaces, are framed by a large arch of marigolds and purple blossoms. In front, a woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a silver vessel over a tall yellow-coated linga, while four people in saffron robes stand beside her, one holding a small metal pot and another with rudraksha malas. A white marble seated figure sits on the pedestal, with brass lamps and a small kalasha nearby. Five people are visible in total, all of them partially shown at the frame edges.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. A long-haired figure in orange robes stands at center, pouring from a brass vessel over a dark linga, with both hands raised. Behind them, a deity murti pair in gold and red is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and a red and gold crown. Two orange-robed attendants with rudraksha malas stand at left, one holding a silver tray. A white marble seated figure with a raised hand sits before the linga, and a brass lamp stands at right. Marigold petals are scattered on the dark platform.2010-02-12