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A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. A man with long, voluminous dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands at left, wearing an orange sleeveless top, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and a rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. He tilts a silver-gold kalasha pot with both hands, pouring a stream of yellow liquid down onto a tall linga-shaped stone. Other saffron-robed people stand behind him. On the right, a red and gold silk sari-draped figure and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hang near a brass lamp stand. The background is dark.

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A temple abhishekam in progress. A man with long, swept-back curly hair and a red tilak wears an orange sleeveless top, an orange wrap draped over his shoulder, and a rudraksha mala, and pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a Shiva linga. Golden liquid splashes over the base. Behind him, other devotees in orange robes and beaded malas assist. To the right, a large deity murti is adorned with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and draped in red and gold silk. The setting is a dark temple hall with a brass lamp stand visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless robe with a long orange shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, pouring water from a silver pot over a dark stone linga during an abhishekam. Behind the linga, a deity murti is decorated with bright yellow and red flower garlands, gold ornaments and a red-and-gold silk cloth. A second silver vessel is held at the lower left edge. Shivaratri abhishekam setting.2010-02-12A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe pours yellow liquid from a large embossed silver vessel over a tall yellow-coated shivalinga. Behind, a golden deity murti is draped with red and gold-bordered cloth and decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and pink flowers. A second attendant in orange, holding a smaller silver pot, stands at the left edge. The scene depicts a linga abhishekam ritual in a temple setting.2010-02-12A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing pours liquid from a silver pot over a Shiva linga during abhishekam. He wears a saffron shawl over a sleeveless orange garment, a rudraksha mala with large beads, a red bindi and gold armband. Golden liquid splashes over the linga as orange-robed attendants stand behind him. Ornate gold lamp stands and a garland of yellow and purple flowers appear at the right edge against a dark temple interior.2010-02-12A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing pouring yellow liquid from a silver vessel onto a tall yellow-coated linga. He wears a saffron shawl, a rudraksha mala with gold-toned beads, and a small red tilak on his forehead. Two other saffron-clad men stand behind him, one in a light beaded necklace. The background is dark with a gold ornament at the right edge.2010-02-12December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe pouring liquid from a silver kalasha onto a tall yellow-coated linga during a ritual abhishekam. The linga is draped and garlanded, with yellow and white flower garlands and red flowers. Behind it stand golden deity murti with ornate jewelled crowns and necklaces, draped in red and gold brocade cloth. To the left, a second person in orange robes holds a second silver pot. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back dark hair and saffron-orange robes while performing the abhishekam; the figure is in the foreground pouring the kalasha.2010-02-12Night temple abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. A woman in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands at center, one hand extended over a golden lingam on a black peetha base, with liquid streaming down it. Behind her, a bearded man in orange robes holds a brass plate, and a robed attendant at left holds a flame. A small white marble statue sits at lower left. Behind them, a deity murti in gold and red silk saree is decorated with bright garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Several people in white stand in the background. Fresh flowers lie on the wet floor.2010-02-12A person in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair pours a liquid from a silver vessel over a dark stone linga. Red and gold patterned silk drapes the base beside marigold and mixed garland decorations. Behind, a large golden deity murti wears a crown and ornate jewels, with a gold hand raised. The figure wears a gold necklace and a shawl. Abhishekam is being performed.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and draped orange cloth pours liquid from a silver pot over a yellow-coated shiva linga on a black base. Behind, a golden deity murti in a red-and-gold sari with a floral garland and ornate necklaces is decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands. To the left, a second orange-clad attendant with a long beaded necklace holds a silver vessel. The scene is a ritual linga abhishekam in a temple setting. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired orange-clad figure pouring the abhishekam, with long dark hair and saffron clothing.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 long-haired person in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe pours water from a brass kalasha-style vessel over a black stone shivalinga on a tiered black stone peetha, performing abhishekam. A red-and-gold silk cloth and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers drape a large deity murti behind. Behind the central figure, a bearded man in orange robes stands beside another attendant in orange holding a small brass pot, and a white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hand is at lower left. The a person cues are a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, but appearance alone is not conclusive, so the label is probable.2010-02-12