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A 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.

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A 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 temple abhishekam at a Shivalinga. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and matching wrap pours liquid from a small white vessel onto a dark black Shivalinga, which is decorated with a pale paste. Behind it stand large gold deity figures adorned with red-gem crowns and pendants, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blossoms, with draped red and gold brocade cloth. To the left, a second person in orange robes and a garland holds a white cloth or cup and looks down. The scene is a Shiva linga abhishekam with garlanded deity murtis.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 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 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 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 long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange top and matching orange wrap pouring liquid from a small vessel onto a black Shivalinga set on a stone base, in front of a gold deity murti draped with red and gold silk and decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. To the left, a second man in orange robes and a gold beaded necklace holds a white bowl. The person pouring has a long salt-and-pepper mane and wears no visible crown or turban; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm the page's claim, so the a person field is unsure.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 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 ritual in progress. A person with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a brass bell in one hand and a brass lamp with a bright flame in the other. In front of them is a dark stone shivalinga topped with white abhishekam offerings, set beside a gold-coloured deity murti adorned with red stones, a crown and yellow and white flower garlands. Red and gold draped cloth covers the altar behind. The orange-clad figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a shawl, consistent with a probable Swamiji identification, and performs the puja.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 inside a temple shrine. A man with long, voluminous dark curly hair and a full beard, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, leans forward to offer something from a small plate onto a black stone Shiva linga resting on a black pedestal, with scattered gold grains around its base. Behind the linga stands a gilded deity murti draped in a red and gold sari-like garment and garlanded with yellow, orange and magenta flowers. To the left, a second man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-beaded necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A small white marble seated figure sits in front of the pedestal, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a small brass vessel.2010-02-12