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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a Shivalinga. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange sleeveless garment with a shawl and a necklace of gold beads, applies white paste to a white-coated Shivalinga topped with a flower. Two other men in orange robes and beaded necklaces stand behind him, one holding a silver plate of offerings, and a third person in orange with a beard is partly visible at the left edge. The background is dark.

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A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold bead necklace pouring liquid over a tall greenish stone shivalinga at night. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and a gold bead necklace, and smiles. Beside him a second man in orange with a long garland and an orange-clad attendant stand near the linga, and at left a bearded man in orange holds a silver tray. Behind the linga, a brass oil lamp and a garland of yellow and purple flowers are visible; at right a figure in a red and gold sari-like cloth is partly shown. The scene suggests linga abhishekam, with a black sky and stage lights above.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a yellow-coated linga. A central figure with long, voluminous curly hair wears an orange sleeveless top, an orange shawl and a large rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead, and reaches toward the golden-coloured linga with his hands. Beside him, a bald man in orange wears glasses and holds a silver tray. Another bearded man in orange stands nearby, and a golden lamp stands at right.2010-02-12A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white tripundra marks, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and a multi-strand gold bead necklace, pours or bathes a tall green-grey Shivalinga with his hands during an abhishekam. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes holds a silver tray with flowers. Behind, another orange-clad attendant wears a rudraksha-style necklace. At right, a brass lamp stand and a garland of yellow and purple flowers frame a red-clad figure. The setting is a dark temple hall. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold beads and saffron clothing, and is performing the abhishekam.2010-02-12A long-haired man in a saffron-orange garment and a gold bead necklace stands at a yellow-coated lingam, pouring or applying liquid from a small vessel, in a ritual abhishekam. A second man in orange robes with grey hair and a beard holds a silver tray with offerings at left, and a brass oil lamp stands at right against a dark background. The long-haired man wears a red tilak on the forehead and has distinctive long swept hair and gold beads, which are appearance cues for a person. Additional figures in orange appear behind at right.2010-02-12A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple stage. A central figure with long dark curly hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a saffron/orange sleeveless garment with a saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, and a gold beaded mala necklace anoints a tall golden-yellow linga with his right hand. To the left, a man with grey curly hair and a beard in saffron robes holds a silver-gold tray. To the right, another saffron-clad attendant with a gold necklace stands beside a brass lamp stand. A bearded attendant at the bottom edge is partly visible. The background is dark with a purple floral arrangement at the top right.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.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A man with long, curly dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a matching shawl with a rudraksha mala. He pours or applies yellow liquid over a tall yellow-coated shivalinga on a platform, with his hand on the lingam. To his left, a man with grey-streaked long hair and beard in saffron robes holds a silver plate of offerings. Behind them, other saffron-clad devotees stand near a brass lamp and a pillar draped in purple and yellow marigold garlands and red silk cloth.2010-02-12A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple. A man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron shawl, a long gold-toned beaded necklace and a white sacred mark on his forehead stands at a tall white-powdered Shiva lingam, pouring or applying offerings with a silver-toned vessel held in his hand. Another man in orange with a long curly beard stands at left, and a third person in orange with a dark bindi is partly visible behind. At right, a deity murti with marigold and yellow garlands and gold ornaments is visible, with a golden temple pillar carving above. The white powder covering the lingam and the platform suggests a vibhuti or sandal-paste anointing.2009-12-16A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace stands at a white-coated shivalinga, pressing a white powder onto the top of the lingam with one hand while holding a pink flower arrangement. A red bindu is on his forehead. The black background suggests an indoor ritual stage. A second person's arm is partly visible at the lower right. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beads, and the page indicates he is present at this event.2010-02-12A 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 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.2010-02-12