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A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam at a decorated open-air pavilion. A standing figure in long saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala pours water from a white cloth-wrapped vessel over a figure seated before a lion-form peetha/throne, with a stream of water spraying in the air. Three shaved-headed monks in orange robes with topknots sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothing sit on a red floor covering, and some raise hands. Tall brass lamps, marigold garlands, floral garlands and a gold-lined backdrop frame the altar, under a colourful patterned canopy with tassels.

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A standing man in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala pours water from a brass kalasha over three or four shaven-headed orange-robed sannyasis seated on a red cloth. Behind him stands a richly decorated golden peetha with garlands of white and yellow flowers, and brass lamps and offerings lie on the floor. Seated devotees in white clothes watch from the left under a colourful patterned canopy.2005-07-21A photograph of a ritual at a decorated stage. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white cloth raised over his head pours or sprinkles liquid, with water droplets flying. Three shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron robes with hair tied back sit with their backs to the camera in the foreground. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothes are partly visible on the left. The stage has a carved lion-backed throne, garlands of marigolds and jasmine, a tall brass lamp stand, fruit and a red-and-gold canopy with colourful fringe. The standing figure is a priest or sannyasi and his identity is uncertain from appearance.2005-07-21A photograph of an abhishekam-style ritual in a canopied hall with red and gold drapery. A standing figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala raises a bunch of green leaves and sprinkles water from a large white vessel toward a deity murti of a lion-seated form on a decorated stand, garlanded with flowers. Three shaven-headed figures in orange robes with red borders sit with their backs to the camera in the foreground. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothes watch, and standing figures in white are visible near a hanging banner. Brass lamps, floral garlands and fruit offerings surround the altar.2005-07-21August 22 20062006-08-22Indoor ritual scene under a red and orange patterned canopy with fringed bunting. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a long rudraksha mala holds two green coconuts raised to the face in an offering gesture. A bearded man in white kurta holds a tray of pink and white flower petals beside him. Four shaven-headed disciples in orange robes with maroon borders sit on a red carpet with their backs to the camera, one with a tied topknot. Behind them, seated devotees in white sit on the floor. The stage is decorated with marigold and rose garlands, a carved golden lion figure, brass oil lamps, a microphone stand, and a golden backdrop. Mango leaves and fruit sit on brass vessels nearby.2005-07-21 +1 copiesA large outdoor-style pandal under a red patterned canopy with fringed festoons, with a dais decorated with marigold and flower garlands. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace is scattering white petals and flower confetti over the crowd, while three shaven-headed monastics in saffron robes with tufts of hair sit with their backs to the camera in the foreground. Seated devotees in white clothes fill the floor, and a golden throne-like seat with a gilded backrest, brass lamps and a flower-decorated seat stands at the right. Brass oil lamps and a silver vessel with flowers sit near the dais.2005-07-21 +1 copiesA standing man with long dark hair and an orange robe holds a kalasha, a metal vessel with green leaves on top, wrapped in white cloth, while pouring or offering from it at a decorated dais. Several shaved-headed young men in orange robes with a tuft of hair sit with their backs to the camera on red mats in the foreground. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothes sit on white sheets. The dais is hung with marigold and white jasmine garlands, brass lamps stand at the right, and a carved wooden lion figure sits on a pedestal. A red and orange canopy with tassels covers the hall. A banner reading Dhyanapeetam is visible at the left.2005-07-21A photograph of an evening gathering under a red and patterned canopy with fringed hangings. In the centre, a standing man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe with a maroon border and gestures with his right hand while addressing the assembly. In the foreground, four shaven-headed sannyasis with topknots sit with their backs to the camera, wearing orange robes. Behind them, many devotees in white sit on the floor, some with hands folded in prayer. On the right, a decorated dais holds garlands of marigold and white flowers, a wooden lion sculpture, a silver pot and a brass lamp. Scattered flower petals cover the red carpet. A white floral garland arch frames a silver vessel near the stage. Several people in the crowd are visible, the number of persons here exceeding twenty.2005-07-21A standing figure in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala gestures toward seated monks in orange robes whose shaved heads have small ponytails. The standing figure holds a large white flower garland in one hand and wears gold bangles. Beyond the monks, white-clad devotees sit on a mat under a red and gold patterned canopy. A silver ritual bowl with yellow flowers and a carved wooden lion throne draped in garlands stand to the right. Scene appears to be a satsang gathering.2005-07-21Photograph of an evening ceremony in a gold-lined shrine hall with red carpeting. A standing woman with long dark hair wears an orange sari and bangles, her palms raised toward a carved wooden lion-like mount draped with marigold and flower garlands beside a microphone stand. Several shaven-headed young renunciates in orange robes with maroon borders sit with their backs to the camera, and a row of seated men in white ritual clothing sits along the left. Behind the shrine stand a tall brass lamp stand and a bowl of fruit and flowers, with a tray of oil lamps on the floor. A ceremonial archway of gold brocade and a red-and-purple fabric canopy frame the scene.2005-07-21 +1 copiesA standing man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes with a maroon-edged shawl, a red tilak on his forehead, and a gold bangle, pours water from a green coconut-shaped kalasha over several shaven-headed monks in orange robes seated on a red floor. The water streams over their heads in an abhishekam-style blessing. Behind them, white-clad devotees sit in rows, some wearing rudraksha malas. Ornate gold lamp stands, marigold and mixed flower garlands, and a decorated gold-and-red backdrop frame the scene under a patterned canopy with a maroon and yellow banner. a person: the standing man's long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style adornments fit the page's Guru Poornima event, but the appearance cues are not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2005-07-21July 21 20052005-07-21