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A photograph of a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneeling on a tiled floor scattered with flower petals. He pours liquid from a brass pot into a small brass vessel placed on a red cloth-covered low platform, while holding a small white cloth or packet in his other hand. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne-like seat with a red cushion, and a gold deity murti is visible in the upper right. The setting looks like a temple or ritual room used for a puja.

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August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of a bald man in saffron-orange robes bending over a red velvet-covered table or seat, handling a small card or photo with his hands. Behind him stand other people in orange robes and a rudraksha-strung figure. To the right is an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and a red cushion, and a gold deity murti or kalasha-style ornament stands on a white-draped table. The setting appears to be a temple-like hall with red floor tiles.2006-08-22A bald man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels on a red cloth beside a gilded throne with red cushion, lion-like gold carved armrests, and a microphone. Behind him stand other people in orange robes. A gilded deity murti stands on the right, and a small brass oil lamp with offerings sits on the red cloth. Scattered petals cover the red-tiled floor and a red flower lies near the throne. He glances back toward the camera. The setting looks like a hall or temple room during a ritual.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes bending forward at a red-cushioned golden pedestal, placing a small white item on the cushion. Beside him stands a small brass oil lamp. To the right is an ornate gold throne with red seat and carved lion-shaped armrests, and in the background a gold-framed deity murti sits on a white-draped altar. Several other people in orange and saffron garments stand nearby, some wearing rudraksha malas, and rose petals are scattered across the marble floor. The scene suggests a ritual setting.2006-08-22A photograph of a shaved-headed young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sitting cross-legged on the floor beside a red velvet cushion, holding a small framed picture. On the cushion sits a small brass cup with a spoon. Scattered flower petals cover the tiled floor. Behind him, a figure in orange robes stands partly visible, and a person in the background plays a violin. To the right stands a gilded ornate table with a red cushion and a gold lion-form finial, beside a golden deity murti of a standing figure with a flute. A maroon curtain hangs in the background.2006-08-22A photograph of a shaven-headed man in an orange-red robe with gold border pouring water from a brass pot over a small gold deity murti on a stone base. Behind him a golden standing figure with raised hand stands in an arched gold frame, a white marble seated figure with raised hand sits in front, and a gold stupa-like object rests on a red base. Above, a dark figure is adorned with garlands and a colourful green and pink sari-like cloth. Marigold petals float in the water and a teal cloth covers a stone platform. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed young man in orange ochre robes kneeling on a red cloth-covered platform, bending forward to dip or pour from a small brass cup on a tray. Behind him, another person in orange robes stands in the background, and to the right is a gilded ornate stand with a red cushion beside gilded deity figures and a lion-like carved finial. Scattered petals or flower bits lie on the floor. The setting appears to be an ashram ritual space during an initiation or training session.2006-08-22A shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala bends forward over a brass lamp at a ritual setting, appearing to tend it. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti of Krishna playing a flute, and a gilded lion-form throne with a red cushion sits to the right. A red cloth-covered low seat holds a small framed picture. Another person in maroon garments holds a brass vessel at the left edge, and scattered petals or offerings lie on the floor. The page identifies this as a Brahmacharya training session, but the figure's appearance does not clearly show a distinctive a person presentation, so he is described by role only.2006-08-22A seated man in an orange silk garment, bare-shouldered with a gold-toned sacred thread and a bracelet on his wrist, pours a white liquid from a shell-like vessel over a Sri Meru yantra made of pale tiers on a brass tray. The yantra sits on a peetha-like base amid marigold and jasmine garlands and pink petals, with a smoking fire pit and brass vessels beside it. Behind, a shrine holds a deity murti in red and white adornments flanked by brass lamps and flowers. A person's hand holding a brass vessel is partly visible at lower left, and a tiger-striped seat cover sits at the left edge. The description of this photo's appearance-based label: the man's shaved head, orange garment, sacred thread and bracelet are consistent with a person performing the abhishekam, with an unsure identity tag.A photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl and wrap seated before a golden shivalingam-style sacred object on a wooden stand, pouring water from a brass pot over its tiered top as an abhishekam. He wears long rudraksha and gold bead malas, a red bindi and white vibhuti marks. Behind him are red and gold silk drapes, white and yellow flower garlands, and brass lamps. On the tray in front are brass cups, a bell, a small kalasha and a pink flower. Appearance cues are distinctive: long dark hair, saffron wrap and ornate malas, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so the figure is a probable candidate.2009-10-17