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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a long saffron wrap, with a large gold-bead rudraksha-style mala around his neck and a red bindi and white markings on his forehead. He stands with palms pressed together in anjali, his palms and fingers dusted with white powder, eyes lowered. To the right stands a large white-coated Shiva lingam with a flower garland and petals at its top. Two other people in orange robes stand behind him in the dark background.

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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at night. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment, a red tilak on the forehead and a long necklace of rudraksha beads, and has his palms pressed together in prayer beside a white, ash-covered shiva linga topped with a flower garland and a red dot. Other saffron-robed attendants stand around, one holding a brass plate, and a tall brass oil lamp with a flame rises at the right edge. The background is dark. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, appearance-based only, from his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha necklace.2010-02-12A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless garment with a shawl and multiple gold-bead necklaces, with a red bindi on his forehead, anointing a white linga-shaped stone with white powder or paste; a small pink flower and leaves rest on its top. Behind him, another person in orange with long hair and gold necklaces watches, and a third figure in orange is partly visible at the right edge. A dark stage backdrop frames the scene. a person: the long swept hair, orange clothing and rudraksha-style gold beads are visible on the foreground man, who performs the abhishekam on the linga. Three physical people are visible.2010-02-12A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a gold bead necklace applies white paste to a white-coated shivalinga on a stage. A red bindi marks his forehead and a shawl is draped over his shoulder. Behind him, two other saffron-robed men with long hair and bead necklaces stand by, one holding a silver tray, and a flower is placed on top of the linga. The setting is a dark stage during a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-02-12A photograph of a man in long, wild dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment with an orange shawl, wearing multiple gold-coloured bead necklaces with ornate round gold pendants. He has a red bindi and white marks on his forehead, and his hands are smeared with white paste as he touches a tall white-coated linga. A small arrangement of flowers in pink and green sits on top of the linga. Two other people in orange robes stand beside him, one partly visible at the left edge and one at the right, with a woman in orange at the centre background. The setting is dark. Swamiji (probable): the man in orange with long hair, gold pendant necklaces and shawl performing the linga abhishekam.2010-02-12A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi and a strand of large gold-toned beads around his neck stands at left, applying white powder to a tall white linga with his hands. A small red-and-pink flower is placed on top of the linga. Other saffron-robed people with long hair and beaded necklaces stand blurred in the background against a black backdrop.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back curly hair and a red bindi stands in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with a shawl-like wrap and a multi-strand gold bead necklace. He faces upward while sprinkling white powder from his right hand onto a tall white cylindrical linga with a red flower and green leaves on top. Behind him, other saffron-clad men with long hair and ceremonial beads watch and assist, and the scene is set against a dark background. Appearance-based label: a person, shown performing the abhishekam ritual over the linga.2010-02-12A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala stands at a white linga, pressing his hand onto its surface. A red bindi marks his forehead, and a shawl drapes over his shoulders. Behind him, other saffron-clad figures stand, one wearing a beaded necklace. Flowers and petals rest on the top of the linga, and the dark background suggests a night ritual with a lit lamp at the right edge.2010-02-12December 16 20092009-12-16A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless garment and a multi-strand necklace of gold beads and rudraksha bends forward, pressing his forehead and right hand to a white-coated lingam. Ash or white powder dusts his arm, hair and the lingam, which has a small red mark near its base. Behind him, a second person in orange with a gold bead necklace stands partly out of focus against a dark background. Two people are visible.2010-02-12December 16 20092009-12-16A man with long, voluminous curly hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a long ceremonial gold necklace of beads. He has a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead and smiles while he works with both hands on a tall white shivalingam covered in white powder, with a pink and green floral offering on its top. Behind him, another person in orange clothing is partly visible against a dark background. Warm stage lighting highlights the scene. The overall setting suggests a Shiva abhishekam ritual.2010-02-12A photograph of a ritual at a Shivaratri event. A man with long curly dark hair, a red bindi and tilak, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, an orange shawl and layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces, applies white paste with his hands to a white-coated linga. A small pink flower and green leaves rest on top of the linga. Behind him, two men in orange robes and beaded malas stand attentively, and a brass oil lamp is visible on the right. The dark background suggests a stage or temple hall. a person: the central figure has long swept hair, saffron-orange clothing, a shawl and ceremonial gold necklaces while performing the abhishekam.2010-02-12