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A 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.

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A 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 photograph inside a temple shrine. A person with long, loose grey-black hair wears an orange sleeveless top and an orange wrap draped over the shoulder, with a long beaded necklace. Holding a brass lamp with a bright flame in one hand and a small brass vessel in the other, the person performs a ritual before a black stone shivalingam sitting on a dark stone base, which is heaped with white substance and a small offering of food. Behind the lingam, a golden deity murti is adorned with yellow and multicolored flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, draped with red and gold silk cloth. A brass lamp stand stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a linga abhishekam with puja.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 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. 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 temple abhishekam scene. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a lit camphor flame toward a tall golden-yellow linga on a black stone yoni pedestal. Beside him stands a golden deity murti draped in red and gold silk and dense garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A brass oil lamp sits near the linga. To the left, a bald man in orange robes presses his palms together, and another orange-robed attendant holds a ritual vessel. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the background, and a white marble figure is at the lower left.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 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 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 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 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 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.2010-02-12