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A ritual abhishekam at an outdoor temple setting. A central figure in orange-saffron robes, an orange turban, a rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and gold bangles sits on a gold-and-red throne under a gold canopy, pouring liquid from a copper vessel over a silver deity murti on a red-draped altar. Devotees in orange, red and white stand around, some with mobile phones raised. Marigold garlands, a brass pot, fruit, flower petals and offering plates sit on the altar. A large steel pot of white milk is at the lower left. The scene is crowded with onlookers.

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April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor camp. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes and a gold ornate necklace pours liquid from a copper pot over a silver tortoise murti on a red-and-orange cloth covered table. Offerings of fruit, flowers and a brass kalasha sit nearby, and a metal pail of milk stands at left. A shirtless devotee with tilak sits at left, another in orange cloth sits behind, and a man in orange robes holds a golden umbrella above. A cameraman with a video camera and a person with a phone film the scene. The man with the turban is a sannyasi-like figure with a rudraksha mala; appearance-based identification is probable, so this is in_person.2016-04-24A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold chain necklaces, pours liquid from a white ceremonial vessel over a small silver deity murti. He smiles and reaches toward the murti. Behind him is a golden ornate throne with a gilded canopy topped with leaf-shaped finials. Around him, a man in a white shirt and an orange-robed devotee stand close, and a man in a pink shirt with glasses leans in holding a mobile phone. Brass vessels, marigold flowers and offerings sit on the table.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photo of an abhishekam ritual at a riverside event. A man in an orange-red turban and orange robes, with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on an ornate gold throne pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a white deity murti. Beside him a young boy with a forehead mark stands bare-chested in a pink cloth, and men in saffron and orange clothes stand behind. A large gold umbrella with heart-shaped ornaments shades the scene, and a steel vessel and brass pot sit on the table.2016-04-24A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a riverside festival camp with red and orange flags and ornate pink temple structures behind. A man in a saffron-orange shawl and forehead vibhuti stands at left, and several men in white and pink clothing crowd around. At centre, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, with a beaded necklace, sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a golden umbrella canopy. Hands hold small brass and copper vessels, and a steel pot of white liquid, a brass kalasha, trays of flowers, coloured powders, fruit and a silver lamp stand on an orange cloth in front. Several men wear white and pink clothing and some hold mobile phones. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page description but uncertain.2016-04-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne during a ritual at a temple setting. He wears layered rudraksha-style beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, with orange armbands and bangles, and cups his hands together while holding pink petals. In front of him stands a silver deity murti, a copper jug, a large pot of milk, brass bowls of coloured powders and marigold garlands on a red cloth. Standing devotees in orange, yellow and pink garments surround him, and one man at left wears orange with a tilak. Camera operators and a hand reaching in are visible at the top. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style puja performed with milk and offerings.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A ceremonial abhishekam scene at an outdoor camp. A figure seated on a gold throne wears an orange-red turban, a gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and pours liquid from a copper vessel over a silver shivalinga-style object on a tray, with an orange cloth draped over the table. Several shirtless young men sit at the table, one wearing a white cloth and a bowl of white liquid sits nearby; a man in an orange shawl and white ritual clothes stands behind, with a gold-fringed umbrella overhead. Men in orange and red robes, a cameraman with a video camera and people holding phones crowd the frame, with marigolds, fruit and brass vessels on the table. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure in orange-red turban, gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala performing the abhishekam.2016-04-24