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A ritual abhishekam at an outdoor camp shows a white stone deity murti being bathed with milk poured from a brass pot held by a man in white clothes. A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe with rudraksha and gold-beaded necklaces holds a copper vessel and watches the pouring. Behind him stands a golden ornate chair with a golden canopy, and several men in orange and white surround the altar. Fruit, marigold garlands and brass vessels rest on the orange cloth-covered table, and a stainless-steel bucket sits at left.

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April 24 20162016-04-24A seated figure in an orange-red robe, orange turban and layered gold and bead necklaces pours water from a copper vessel over a silver tortoise-shaped base during an abhishekam-style ritual. Surrounding devotees in orange, red and white clothing, some with tilak marks, lean in with hands extended; a brass kalasha, a steel bucket of white liquid, a brass plate with oranges, grapes and apples, marigold petals and an ornate golden umbrella stand nearby, with red and orange cloth draping the table. a person: the seated figure wears a long orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, appearing as the central figure receiving honour and performing the pouring offering.2016-04-24A 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.2016-04-24April 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.2016-04-24A 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 20162016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a riverside ghat. A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange robe, with a rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat under a gold umbrella, pouring liquid from a copper vessel over a silver deity murti in a metal basin. Offerings of marigold garlands, fruit and a copper kalasha sit on an orange cloth. Around him, a man in orange holds a ceremonial shawl, a young boy with tilak and sacred thread stands beside him, and devotees in white and pink crowd close, some photographing. Several orange and red umbrellas stand in the background.2016-04-24Outdoor ritual at a riverside ghat or temple courtyard during a festival crowd. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold-trimmed red garment sits on a gilded throne-like chair beneath a golden umbrella with fringed canopy. Before him an older man in an orange shawl bends forward to touch a silver turtle (kurma) figure on a tray, beside a brass pot with milk, fruit, marigold garlands and a silver plate. A man in a pink shawl and white kurta reaches over the offering. Several onlookers in white and blue shirts lean in, some holding up mobile phones, with orange and red parasols and temple spires behind. The scene appears to be a ritual offering to a river or water-related deity, with a person seated on the throne as the central presence.2016-04-24A ritual abhishekam at an outdoor camp: a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange robe with a gold beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala pours water from a copper vessel over a golden tortoise-shaped deity murti on a table. Behind him a small boy with tilak on his forehead and a bare upper body wears a silver necklace and pink cloth. Around the table are a steel bucket of milk, a brass pot, a plate of marigolds and roses, and a tray of oranges, apples and grapes. Men in orange and white clothes stand close, one in white with glasses leaning in to assist; a gold-fringed umbrella canopy shades the scene.2016-04-24A ritual scene at an outdoor camp. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe, and a long rudraksha mala with gold necklace, his hands held over a brass kalasha and a silver figure of a turtle on a tray with marigolds, fruit and a copper vessel. Two men in orange and a man in pink shawl stand attentively, with a man in white at the right and a man with a forehead tilak at the back. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne performing the puja, with his distinctive turban, rudraksha and gold necklace as cues.2016-04-24