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A man in saffron-orange robes pours milk from a brass vessel over a large black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, performing abhishekam. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with a garland of yellow and orange flowers and gold ornaments. The tiled shrine has brass lamps and ritual objects along the right edge. A second dark lingam stands beside the main one. a person is identified by the page as the figure pouring; the orange robe and shaved head are the only cues visible, so identity is uncertain.

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A man in saffron-orange robes and a red headband with a white tilak on his forehead pours liquid from a brass vessel over a large black Shiva lingam on a raised stone platform. The lingam is decorated with white milk-like abhishekam offerings. Behind it, a deity murti is adorned with marigold and flower garlands and gold ornaments, with brass bells and a lit lamp visible at the left edge. The setting is an indoor temple hall with cream tiled walls.A person in saffron-orange robes pours water from a copper kalasha over a black stone Nandi-facing shivalinga-style abhishekam setup inside a temple shrine. The figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and leans forward with both hands on the copper pot. Behind, a painted deity figure stands in a green and red niche, framed by garlands of marigold and ornate gold metalwork. Brass oil lamps and a small incense stick sit on the left side of the altar ledge.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in saffron-orange robes with a white cloth draped over the forearm, standing beside a large black stone Nandi-style sculpture on a tiled platform. Behind is a deity murti decorated with a multicoloured floral garland and a gold-toned frame, with brass lamps and bells nearby. The person wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace. A grey cloth covers the floor at the base.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA man in saffron-orange robes and a matching head wrap stands at a tiled stone platform, placing yellow and orange flowers over a black Shiva lingam with a silver-trimmed cloth. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with a marigold garland, and a brass lamp and bells sit nearby. A dark curtain and a blue bird figure on the upper left complete the shrine setting. A partially visible figure in colourful dress stands at the right edge. Readable text in the corner reads a copyright line.Inside a temple hall, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap pours liquid from a brass vessel over a large black stone Shivalinga resting on a tiled platform. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with marigold garlands in orange and yellow. A woman in a white sari sits at left, watching, and a person in a pink garment is seen at the lower edge, with a hanging bell and a brass lamp visible at the upper left. The scene shows abhishekam being performed.A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a red headpiece pours yellow liquid from a large brass vessel over a dark stone Shivalinga, which is topped with a pink flower. Ash marks are visible on his forehead and he wears gold bracelets on his wrist. The liquid streams down the black stone base in an abhishekam offering. A red exit sign and brass bells are visible in the background of an indoor temple room. The page identifies the event as a Pradosha abhishekam at Kailaasa in Los Angeles, but the figure's appearance alone does not establish his identity.2008-05-03April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA man in orange saffron robes and a matching orange shawl sits on a raised tiled platform beside a large black stone Nandi bull, his hand resting on its back. He wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a white-and-red forehead mark. Behind him is a gilded arched frame draped with marigold and white flower garlands, framing a deity murti decorated with an orange-red cloth. Brass bells hang at left, and a dark kalasha sits on the platform. The setting appears to be a temple shrine with abhishekam-style offerings.A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer. At right, a second person in similar attire pours liquid from a copper pot over a large black shivalinga on a raised stone base. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, and bells and brass lamps are visible at the edges, indicating an abhishekam ritual.2008-05-03A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe with a red sash pouring petals from a silver plate over a black stone Shiva lingam. The lingam is draped with pink, red and white flowers and bells hang at its base. Behind it stand decorated deity murtis with gold crowns and flower garlands against a red and green backdrop. The priest, shown mid-action, appears to be performing an abhishekam or puja. One person is visible.2008-05-03