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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.

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A 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 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 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.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 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 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 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 long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap pours liquid from a white cloth onto a black stone shivalinga covered with grains, as part of an abhishekam. Behind the linga, a golden deity murti wears a jewelled crown and necklaces, framed by yellow and pink marigold garlands and red draped cloth. A second man in orange with a beaded garland and a white cloth stands at left, watching. The scene is a temple ritual.2010-02-12A photograph of a linga abhishekam at a temple. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap pours water from a brass pot over a black stone shivalinga. Behind, gold-decorated deity murtis wear jeweled gold necklaces and are adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and green leaves, with red silk draped below. To the left, a second person in an orange robe with a rudraksha or gold bead mala stands with hands folded. The scene shows flowing water over the linga against the floral backdrop.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 a shivalinga. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a saffron-orange robe reaches with his right hand to touch a dark stone shivalinga set on a stone base. Behind the linga, large golden deity murti are dressed in red and gold silk drapes and garlanded with yellow, white and magenta flowers. A second person in orange clothing stands at the left edge holding a silver plate. The linga is wet from the ritual bathing, and gold ornaments and a flower-decorated altar fill the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, pours liquid from a silver pot over a dark Shiva linga on a black pedestal. Behind him a second man in orange robes and beaded necklace holds a silver vessel. Behind the linga stands a golden deity murti draped in red and gold silk, decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. A white marble seated figure of a teacher with raised hand and a small bronze deity stand in front of the altar, with a brass oil lamp at left.2010-02-12