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A figure in a sleeveless red garment and a long gold necklace pours liquid from a white mesh-wrapped vessel over a row of dark stone deity murti set on a tiled plinth. Behind them, white-faced deity figures in gold and orange garments with garlands stand against the wall. A small sign reading Nithyam hangs nearby, and a glass cabinet holds framed photographs. The scene suggests an abhishekam at a temple shrine.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine. A person in a red garment with long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead pours liquid from a brass vessel over a group of black stone shivalingas arranged on a grey tiled pedestal. Behind them, a wall-mounted glass display cabinet holds framed photos and books, and a small placard reads Nithyam. A colourful deity murti stands at the right edge, and a tray with flowers and a rudraksha-style item sits at the lower left.2009-05-22A person in a red sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style wrap pours water from a brass vessel over a row of black stone murti on a tiled platform, with forehead markings visible. The dark sculptures include multiple deity figures and a tall Shivalinga-like form. Behind them, white statues wearing red turbans and ornate gold garlands stand near a red arched frame, with decorative items and a green cloth in the background. The scene reads as an abhishekam ritual.2007-11-15A photograph inside a temple room showing a woman in a red sleeveless dress with a gold-patterned shawl pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a group of black stone deity murti set on a tiled plinth. A man in orange sannyasi robes with a saffron head wrap stands at left, back partly turned, holding a small object. The murti include multiple carved figures and a seated form, and a yellow cut fruit sits near the base. A wall display case with a framed photograph and a wall sign reading Nithyam are visible behind them. The scene appears to be an abhishekam being performed.2009-05-22November 15 20072007-11-15A photograph of a ritual abhishekam. In the foreground a person with long dark hair wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange wrap holds a gold kalasha vessel wrapped in white thread high above their head, pouring water over a group of black stone deity murti and lingams on a dark base. A coconut sits at left and a second person in orange stands partly visible behind the murtis. The pale wall and gold-patterned panel form the backdrop.2007-11-15May 22 20092009-05-22September 29 20062006-09-29 +1 copiesNovember 15 20072007-11-15May 22 20092009-05-22November 15 20072007-11-15September 29 20062006-09-29 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual. A long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange robe and gold necklace holds a golden kalasha-type pot in a wire cage in one hand and a metal stick in the other, pouring or sprinkling liquid over a tall black stone deity murti at left. A photographer in orange clothing stands behind him, and a crowd of devotees is seated in the background. A framed picture hangs on the right wall and a lit lamp or flower offering is visible at lower centre. The person shows distinctive long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark, and gold ceremonial necklaces, matching the Swamiji description; the page identifies him as present.2007-11-09