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A photograph of an abhishekam ritual on a stage. A central figure with long dark hair sits on a gold-framed throne with hands joined in namaskar, wearing an orange-saffron cloth with gold trim, a gold crown, and a long garland of white and red flowers. Four men in white dhoti-kurta outfits with orange shawls stand around him, lifting silver vessels above his head to pour liquid. A woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl kneels at the right. In front are silver bowls, a silver urn, fruit including oranges and an apple, and a brass lamp on a patterned cloth, with a red and gold backdrop behind.

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A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam on a raised stage draped in red and gold cloth. A seated figure in orange and gold robes, wearing a gold crown and a red and white flower garland, sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Three men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand around, pouring liquid from metal vessels held overhead onto the seated figure. A woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl kneels at the right. Brass and silver offering bowls hold fruit, and a silver kalasha stands at the front beside flower garlands, marigolds and a lit oil lamp on a patterned cloth.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron and gold robes, with long dark hair, a red and white flower garland and a golden crown, sits on a golden throne with hands folded in greeting. Four men in white dhotis and orange shawls hold silver vessels pouring liquid over the crowned figure, a kanakabhishekam-style abhishekam. A woman in a pale blue sari and orange shawl kneels at the lower right beside an offering tray. Behind them hangs a red and gold brocade backdrop with gold garlands, and a flower bouquet sits at the lower right.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a stage. A seated figure in saffron and gold-bordered orange robes, wearing a gold crown and a red and white flower garland, holds hands folded in namaskar. Three men in white dhoti-style clothing with orange shawls hold up metal vessels above his head, pouring liquid over him. A woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl kneels at lower right near a brass bowl and flowers. Behind them hang red and gold brocade drapes and a gold throne with decorative panels. Oil lamps and a bouquet of flowers sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is marked by the saffron robes, gold crown and garlands while seated on the throne.2007-01-01A photograph of a kanakabhishekam ritual on a stage draped with red and gold brocade. A central seated figure in an orange and gold robe, wearing a golden crown and a long white flower garland with a red garland, sits on a gold throne with hands in anjali. Four people in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls stand around him, each raising metal vessels above his head for the abhishekam. A woman in an orange shawl and teal sari kneels at right beside a silver vessel. Fruit, flowers and a brass lamp stand in the foreground. a person candidate is the seated figure, appearance-based (probable) cues: golden crown, orange and gold ornate clothing, garland, throne.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure in an orange and gold robe receiving abhishekam on a raised stage. The figure, with hands pressed together in namaste, wears a golden crown and a thick garland of white and red flowers. Three men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand around, pouring liquid from silver vessels over the figure's head. In the foreground, a woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl kneels beside silver bowls holding fruit, flowers and offerings. The backdrop is draped in red and gold brocade. The figure is a Swamiji (probable), based on the crown, saffron ornate clothing and the event context, and is seated on a throne-like seat.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe with gold trim and a gold crown sits on a gold throne, hands folded in namaste, wearing a long red and white flower garland. Three men in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls pour liquid from metal vessels held overhead onto the crowned figure. A woman in a white and teal sari with an orange shawl kneels at lower right beside a brass lamp and a floral arrangement. The backdrop is a red and gold brocade drape with gold tinsel swags and a red cushion on the throne.2007-01-01Photograph of a kanakabhishekam ritual on a stage draped with red and gold brocade. A seated figure in saffron and gold robes, wearing a gold crown and a red and white flower garland, sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Four men in white dhotis and orange shawls raise silver vessels above his head, pouring liquid in abhishekam. A woman in a teal and white sari with an orange shawl kneels at the lower right beside a silver pot. Fruit, flowers and brass items sit on a red cloth before the throne, and a gold-framed throne with a red cushion is behind him. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by the crown, saffron and gold robes and garland, and the throne setting.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne being anointed with water from metal pots held overhead by several men in white dhotis and orange shawls. The seated figure wears an ornate gold crown, orange garments, and layered red and white flower garlands, with hands pressed in anjali. A woman in a light blue sari with an orange shawl kneels at the lower right beside a flower arrangement. Behind them hangs a red and gold brocade backdrop. The scene resembles an abhishekam ritual on a stage. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be established from appearance alone.2007-01-01A photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a stage with red draped backdrop and gold swags. A seated figure in orange and red robes, wearing a gold crown and a white flower garland, has hands pressed together in namaste. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls pour liquid from silver vessels over the seated figure's head. A girl in a white and teal outfit with an orange shawl kneels at the lower front. Brass and silver bowls, flower arrangements, fruit and a silver kalasha rest on a red patterned rug in the foreground. The appearance-based cues do not reliably establish the seated figure's identity, so the role is described only as the seated figure receiving the abhishekam.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a seated figure on a golden throne against a red draped backdrop. The seated man wears a gold crown, a long red and white flower garland, an orange shawl and gold-toned robes, with palms pressed together in greeting. Four men in white kurta-style clothes with orange shawls pour liquid from silver vessels over his head. A woman in an orange shawl and teal sari sits at the lower right. In front are silver bowls, fruit, a brass lamp and a decorated vase, with a patterned rug below. A printed portrait at the top shows a figure in red and gold. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold crown and ornate clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and is presented in the scene as the central figure receiving the abhishekam.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a crown, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long red and white flower garland, with palms pressed together in greeting. Four men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand around him, three holding metal vessels and pouring liquid, one with glasses and another with a bowl. A woman in an orange shawl and light green sari kneels at the lower right beside a brass lamp and a small offering tray. The backdrop is a red and gold draped cloth with decorative trim, and a floral arrangement sits at the lower right. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the seated figure, with the a person candidate present in the scene.2007-01-01