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A photograph of a priest in an orange-red garment and a gold-bead necklace with a small framed pendant pouring a golden-yellow liquid from a polished brass pot over a tiered, shrine-like object on a silver-edged platform, an abhishekam ritual. The priest has his head bowed and a gold bracelet on his wrist. Behind him stand a carved gilded wooden panel and a dark stone pillar. The poured liquid splashes over the base of the object.

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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala necklaces pouring yellow liquid from a gold vessel over a golden shivalinga-style stepped yoni-pitha on a wooden tray. He has a tilak on his forehead and short dark hair. Behind him stand a gold-framed altar with a red and green silk cloth, white flower garlands and brass lamps. Gold ritual items, a small bell and an incense stick sit in the foreground. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed.2009-10-17A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala necklaces pours yellow liquid from a golden vessel over a tiered golden yantra or pedestal on a wooden tray, during an abhishekam ritual. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and has short dark hair. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in red and green brocade silk, with a yellow-clad figure to the right and a garland of white and pink flowers above. Brass puja items, a bell and incense sticks sit in the foreground. Appearance cues (rudraksha malas, saffron robe) are present but his face and hair are not distinctive enough for a firm identification, so he is described by role as the officiating priest.2009-10-17A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala pouring yellow liquid from a golden kalasha pot over a bronze deity murti standing on a dark stone base. The murti wears orange draped cloth and armlets. Liquid splashes around the figure. A large dark stone structure and carved stone panels form the background, with another statue visible at the left edge.2016-10-31December 16 20092009-12-16March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace pouring yellow liquid from a copper vessel over a small gilded deity murti seated on a pedestal. He has long dark wavy hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand a tall brass lamp stand and a dark stone deity murti, with red and gold patterned drapes at the window. The yellow liquid flows down over the gold figure onto the base. A brass plate is visible in the foreground.2009-04-22A photograph, rotated sideways, of a person in an orange-saffron sleeveless garment with a matching orange-beaded waist band and long, shoulder-length dark hair, pouring a golden liquid from a gold kalasha-style pot over a dark deity or seated figure below. The liquid splashes in bright yellow-orange sheets across the frame. A wooden railing and dark background surround the scene. The person's face is turned downward toward the pouring. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long hair and ornate beaded waist adornment are cues for a sannyasi performing the ritual.2013-03-10A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a gold bead necklace pours liquid from a silver vessel over a golden linga on a lotus-shaped peetha. A second orange-robed attendant stands behind him holding a silver kalasha, and a partially visible figure with a rudraksha mala is nearby. Beside the linga sit a golden seated statue wearing a turban and a small bronze deity murti. Liquid streams down over the golden stone and offerings lie on the floor.2010-02-12Photo of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in orange saffron robes with a hood-like drape, a gold-bead mala necklace and white marks on his forearm pours liquid from a silver pot over a dark stone shivalinga on a black pitha. A bearded man in orange robes and a gold mala stands beside him with hands folded. Golden-orange liquid runs down the lingam and base, and a pale sculpted figure seated in the foreground is also being bathed. Behind them are carved grey stone pillars and an orange cloth hanging.2009-12-16January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16