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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a tall black turban and saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and waist pours white powder onto a black linga-shaped stone object on a dark pedestal. The white powder heaps on the base. Behind him a second man in orange clothing and rudraksha beads holds a bell-like ritual object. To the right, a deity murti in gold and red-brown dress stands beside garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. The scene is a shrine setting with the ritual of pouring white substance over a linga. a person: the turbaned man has long-cut dark turban hair, saffron-orange clothing, and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's reference to a person-led ritual, though identity is uncertain from appearance.

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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with a tall black swept-back turban-style hairstyle and bare upper torso, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, pours white powder over a black Shiva linga on a pedestal. a person: the person has long swept-back hair, a crown-like tall hairstyle, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with the page's description of the event. Behind him a second priest in a rust-red wrap and rudraksha beads holds a vessel. To the right, a figure in white and red-gold silk clothing and golden jewellery stands beside a large multicoloured flower garland and a golden deity murti. The scene reads as a linga abhishekam with white powder offering.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a Shiva linga. A man on the left wears a tall black turban-style crown of wound hair, a bare chest with a saffron-red wrap, a rudraksha mala with large beads and a gold pendant, and a gold bangle on his wrist. He eyes closed and pours white sacred powder or ash from a cloth onto a white linga. Strings of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, white, purple and red hang behind, beside a gold-toned deity murti. A second person in red-orange clothing stands partly visible at the lower left.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a temple ritual. A man with a tall dark hair bun and a white tilak on his forehead stands at the centre, dressed in a rust-red and gold-bordered cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, his hands pressed onto a large white-coated Shiva linga on a black stone yoni-peetha, performing abhishekam. Behind him, two people in red and orange robes hold brass plates, and a figure at left wears a red and orange garment. Garlands of yellow, white, and purple flowers hang on the right beside a gold-ornamented deity murti draped in red and gold fabric.2016-03-07A photograph of a ritual at a Shiva shrine. A man with a tall black turban and a rudraksha mala, wearing gold jewellery, a red-orange sleeveless wrap and a saffron-striped cloth, leans forward and presses his hands onto a white-powdered Shivalinga on a dark stone base, applying white ash or powder. Behind him, a woman in orange robes holds a metal tray, and a man in orange stands at the left edge. To the right, a large deity murti in white and red garments is adorned with yellow, orange, purple and red marigold garlands. The scene appears to be a Mahashivaratri abhishekam-style offering.2016-03-07Outdoor temple-style abhishekam at dusk. A man in long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold chain, wearing a red-orange dhoti with gold borders, pours white milk or ash over a black Shiva linga on a stone yoni pedestal. Garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers hang behind. Two attendants in orange-red robes stand left, one holding a metal plate. Gold-clad deity murti and a red drape are visible at right. Skill-based identity cue: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments support a probable Swamiji (probable) label for the central man performing abhishekam.2016-03-07Outdoor temple ritual at night. A man with voluminous dark hair, bare-shouldered in a reddish-brown wrap and a bead necklace, holds a lit lamp or flame aloft with his right hand while smiling. Beside him, a second man in a reddish-brown garment and rudraksha mala stands by a white-powder-covered Shiva linga on a dark stone yoni pedestal. Behind the linga, a large deity murti in white and red garments is decorated with yellow, green, and purple flower garlands and gold ornaments. Another attendant in orange-red dress stands at the left edge. Four people are visible.2016-03-07A photograph of a ritual at a Shiva lingam, which is covered with white powder and has a red-marked face. A man in a dark turban and an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with a gold-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala stands bent forward, pouring or applying white powder with both hands. Behind him to the left, two attendants in orange-red robes and beaded necklaces stand near a metal plate, and a deity statue is partly visible at the lower left. Large yellow and white marigold garlands hang at the upper right beside gold ornaments and a draped white and red cloth. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam with powder offerings, part of Mahashivaratri festivities.2016-03-07