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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam during a satsang. In the foreground a priest in orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl pours liquid from a silver vessel over a silver-coloured deity murti of a standing figure holding a bow and lamp. A second silver figure stands behind it. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flowers, hands resting on the armrests. A large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in a headwrap is behind them, with a sign partially visible. Two people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a ritual on a raised stage. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange clothing, a long red and white flower garland, bangles and a bracelet, and sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions decorated with flowers. Behind the throne a large smiling portrait is printed on a banner. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes with a shaved head bends toward two silver-coloured metal murti; one is a standing deity with a bow and a crown, the other a female figure in a dhoti-like garment. Brass plates and an oil lamp sit at left, and a lit lamp glows at upper right.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a golden deity murti of a crowned goddess. A bald, bare-shouldered priest in an orange-brown cloth pours water from a large engraved metal pot over the small brass murti. Behind him, a seated woman in an orange saffron garment with a red and yellow marigold garland sits on a gilded throne decorated with white flowers. A large orange backdrop shows a painted face in a turban. Brass lamps and a brass figure with a raised hand are at the lower left. The seated woman is not described as a person because her appearance is not a qualifying candidate cue.2012-01-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in marigold garlands and wearing a saffron-orange garment, with gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala. Hands rest on the hips. In front, a standing attendant in an orange and gold-bordered cloth bends forward to touch a silver deity murti, while another silver murti stands nearby and a silver lamp stands at the edge. Behind is a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, and a flame glows at upper right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and beaded mala; the throne and garlands alone are not sufficient evidence.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-like hall. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing bangles, reaches toward two small golden metal deity statues standing on a draped white table, one holding a tray of small bowls. Behind them, a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is adorned with a long garland of red and yellow flowers and wears orange clothing with bangles and armlets, with long hair falling forward. A large orange backdrop shows a painted face in a turban and a glowing oil lamp. Red fruits are arranged on a pedestal behind the throne. The scene suggests a pad-puja or darshan event, with offerings of flowers and fruit.2012-01-08Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with white and red-and-yellow marigold garlands, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha-style red and green beaded mala and bangles. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange cloth sprinkles liquid over a golden deity murti, with a second golden figure and a kalasha-like object beside it, creating a hazy mist of smoke or water. Behind is a large banner with a portrait and Tamil script, lit by warm lamps. Count of visible physical people is two.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam ritual. A bare-chested priest in a rust-coloured dhoti pours water from a silver kalasha over a golden metal deity murti standing on a draped white cloth. Behind, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-yellow marigold and white flower garland sits on a gold-ornate peetha/throne backed by a red cushion, with bangles on the wrists. Flowers adorn the throne and a small brass lamp stand is visible at left. Warm orange lighting fills the room.2012-01-08Photograph of an evening ritual on an outdoor stage under an orange-and-pink canopy. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha/bead garlands, pours liquid from a silver vessel over two bronze deity murtis on a white cloth-covered platform. A second priest in a white dhoti with a gold-threaded border and garlands stands at left. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face in orange and Tamil text. At right a woman in orange robes, with marigold and red garlands, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flowers, with a tray of red fruit nearby. The setting suggests an abhishekam with satsang, though the figure on the throne is not clearly identifiable.2012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on bronze deity murtis in the foreground. A hand pours water from a metal vessel over a bronze figure holding a trident-like staff, while water streams down. Behind them, a seated man sits cross-legged on a gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in flowing saffron-orange cloth, wearing a multi-coloured garland of marigolds and red flowers, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and bangles, smiling at the camera. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. The backdrop is orange with a lit oil lamp at the upper right. Only the seated man and the hand pouring water are visible as people; the figures in the foreground are statues.2012-01-08