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Night-time abhishekam at an outdoor stage. A shaven-headed priest in orange robes and a gold-edged orange shawl pours liquid from a silver vessel over two bronze deity murti, one standing male figure with a crown and raised hand and one female figure in a red garment. Beside him, a second priest in orange with a gold-beaded mala and gold pendant looks on. Behind them, a seated figure in orange with a long gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold throne in front of a large banner showing a saffron-turbaned portrait and orange-and-gold lettering. Gold ornate throne panels and marigold garlands frame the scene.

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December 08 20112011-12-08A photograph of a ritual at an indoor stage. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a metal vessel and pours or offers something over two bronze deity murtis standing on a gold-trimmed pedestal. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a seated figure in saffron robes and a flower garland on an ornate throne, surrounded by marigold garlands. A small oil lamp and brass items are on the side, and a child in the lower left edge is partly visible. Tamil text on the banner reads the headline shown in the backdrop.2012-01-08A photograph of a ritual at a Tamil satsang stage. In the foreground a bald priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl pours liquid over two bronze deity statues, one holding a bow and the other standing with hands folded, resting on a gold-trimmed platform. Behind them a large backdrop shows a seated figure in orange robes, adorned with red and white flower garlands, on a decorated throne, flanked by a glowing temple tower and a lit oil lamp. A banner above reads a Tamil phrase meaning meditation satsang alongside a name. A partially visible person stands at the left edge.2012-01-08Night-time abhishekam at an outdoor temple setting. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold-toned necklace and gold bangle pours liquid from a small bowl over a bronze-coloured deity murti holding a club-like mace and a flame-like object, its body glistening wet. Beside it stands a second murti in a red-and-orange sari-like garment, also wet. A second priest in orange garments with a rudraksha-style mala sits partly visible behind. A gold-covered shrine box and white drapery sit in the background.2011-12-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a raised golden platform under a pink canopy. A bald priest in an orange-brown robe with a green-gold border stands at left, pouring water from a metal vessel held high over bronze deity murti. Two standing metal deity figures, one with a trident-like staff and crown, flank a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala who sits on a gilded throne-like seat. A pink-brown cloth draped over a figure on the right. A banner behind reads a Tamil satsang greeting, with a golden pillar border and a faint temple image at right.2011-12-08April 06 20122012-04-06December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor photo of a satsang stage under a white canopy with yellow fringe. A bald priest in orange dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges pours liquid from a small silver pot over two dark metal deity figures on a gold pedestal. A seated figure in orange robes, a ceremonial gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a gold throne with red cushions behind a backdrop reading 'பரமஹம்ச நித்யானந்தர் அருளும் தியான சத்சங்கம்' and showing a temple tower. Another bald attendant in white dhoti holds a steel vessel at left, and bananas, coconuts and a brass bowl sit in front.2011-12-08Photo 11680088 +1 copiesDecember 08 20112011-12-08Photograph of a night-time ritual on an outdoor stage. A bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, lifting a silver vessel over two gilded bronze deity murtis, one a multi-armed standing form holding a sword and trident and the other a slender figure in dark garments, set on a tray. A man in white dhoti and shawl with flower garlands stands at the left edge. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face in a turban and a Tamil-script heading. Seated on a gilded throne draped with red and white flower garlands, a long-haired figure in orange clothes with a mala and rudraksha-style beads rests hands on the armrests, watching the ritual. Marigold and rose garlands hang on the throne; the stage has an orange canopy above.2012-01-08