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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shivalinga. A figure with long, wavy dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and pours liquid from a golden-rimmed bowl over a dark linga, which is covered in offerings. Behind it stands a large gold deity murti adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red and green, and draped in red and gold cloth. To the left, a second person in orange robes wears a gold chain necklace and stands near the linga. Other figures are not visible in the frame.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shivaratri event. In the foreground a person with long, swept-back grey-streaked hair in an orange sleeveless garment pours liquid from a silver vessel over a dark black linga covered with white granules. Behind the linga, golden deity murtis wear red and gold silk drapes, yellow and pink garlands, and a jewelled necklace. To the left, a younger man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold beaded mala and a red tilak watches. a person appearance cues are present (long hair and orange clothing), but the face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-12A photograph of a linga abhishekam in progress. A person in an orange saffron garment and long, swept-back dark hair pours a golden-brown liquid from a silver plate onto a black linga. Behind the linga stands a gold-decorated deity murti draped in red silk and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. To the left, a second person in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace watches. The setting is an ornate shrine with fresh flower garlands on the walls.2010-02-12A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes pouring liquid from a silver plate onto a black stone Shiva linga during a linga abhishekam. The linga is decorated with flower and garland offerings. Behind, a golden deity murti wears a red-and-gold ornament and red silk drapery, surrounded by yellow and pink flower garlands. To the left, a second person in orange robes and a gold beaded necklace stands near the linga, with a red tilak on the forehead. Several people are visible, the main figure being a devotee-priest performing the ritual.2010-02-12A figure in a flowing orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair pours liquid from a small white vessel onto a dark stone shivalinga at the front of a temple altar. Behind the linga, golden deity murti with jewelled ornaments and red garlands sit against draped red and gold cloth, surrounded by bands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. At left, a second person in orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a small white bowl. The scene is an abhishekam being performed on a linga. The orange-robed figure at centre shows distinctive long hair and orange clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-12A photo of a long-haired man in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment pouring liquid from a vessel onto a dark lingam set on a yellow-and-white flower-covered base, during a linga abhishekam. Behind him stand large gold deity murtis adorned with jewelled necklaces, a red and gold draped cloth, and garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and white flowers and green leaves. At left, a second man in orange robes with a gold chain stands with palms joined in prayer. a person: the pouring figure has long swept-back hair and saffron ritual clothing, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shivaratri event. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a saffron-orange top and wrap pours liquid from a cloth or vessel onto a dark linga, which is coated with yellowish substance. Behind it, a deity murti with gold hands, crown and jewelled necklaces is adorned with yellow and pink flower garlands and draped in red and gold silk. A second person in orange robes stands at left, holding hands together in prayer, with a white object in hand. The figure pouring is distinctive in long hair and saffron clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive, so identity is uncertain. Two people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a person in a flowing saffron-orange garment with long, swept-back curly hair pouring water from a brass vessel over a dark stone shivalinga in a temple setting. Behind the linga, golden deity murtis are heavily adorned with yellow and white flower garlands, pink blossoms, and jewelled necklaces, with a red and gold draped cloth. Another person in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala sits to the left with hands raised in offering. Water droplets are visible falling onto the linga. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and a rudraksha-style mala on the figure performing the abhishekam.2010-02-12A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe pours liquid from a small vessel over a black linga in a Shiva abhishekam at a temple altar. Behind the linga, golden deity murtis wear red silk drapes and are decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands and jeweled ornaments. A second person in orange clothing with a gold-beaded mala stands at the left holding a small white cloth. Swamiji (probable): the abhishekam officiant has long swept-back hair and a saffron robe with ornate gold-beaded adornments, matching the page's Swamiji-present flag.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.2010-02-12A photograph of a Shivalinga abhishekam at a temple. A person in a long-haired, swept-back style wearing orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-orange tilak holds a small silver vessel over a dark black linga covered with grains and offerings. Behind the linga, a golden deity murti is draped in red and gold silk and garlanded with yellow and pink flowers. To the left, a second person in orange robes and a gold necklace stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Strings of marigolds and rose petals decorate the background.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In the foreground a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a beaded mala, pouring liquid from a small vessel over a black shiva linga on a dark stone pedestal scattered with yellow flowers. Behind the linga, a golden deity murti in red silk drapery and jewelled necklaces stands against the flower-covered wall. To the left, a second attendant in orange robes and a mala stands with palms joined, and a lit oil lamp flame is visible at the edge. A white marble seated figure in meditation pose sits at the base, alongside a small brass deity figure and a brass lamp on the right. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to the linga.2010-02-12