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Two saffron-robed men perform abhishekam on a large smooth black Shiva lingam draped with a long garland of orange, white, red, yellow and green flowers. The man on the left, bare-headed with long dark hair swept back, wears a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace over an orange shawl and pours liquid from a small vessel onto the lingam. The shaved-headed man on the right, with bare upper body and orange cloth, stands with hands folded in prayer. Seated devotees on red steps behind wear white and red clothing; orange and marigold garlands and a red-and-white draped stage frame the scene.

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A large black polished stone lingam wrapped with a garland of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves stands in the foreground of an outdoor ceremony. A man with long dark hair, a red tilak and a gold ornamental necklace with a garland of red and white flowers stands behind it in a brown-orange garment, appearing to attend the lingam. Beside him, a shaved-headed bare-chested priest with white sandal markings on his arms and chest wears an orange cloth and gold necklace. Orange marigold garlands and a white-and-red draped canopy decorate the stage, and seated devotees in white and red shawls sit on red steps behind. The man with long hair shows swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and garland cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so the appearance is a probable in-person match.2013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01A large dark black stone lingam is draped with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers running down its front. Two priests stand behind it pouring liquid from metal vessels; the left priest wears a red-and-gold garland and white forehead markings, the right priest is bald with white forehead markings and a saffron/orange shawl around his shoulders and a garland of beads. Behind them stand orange marigold garlands, red and white draped fabric and a tall decorated banner. Seated on red steps at the left and right, several devotees in white and pink clothing watch the abhishekam.2013-07-01A large black dome-shaped stone lingam is draped with a garland of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, set before a stepped platform with orange marigold festoons above. A man with long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a long orange-brown garment, a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland holds a lit oil lamp with flame over the lingam. Beside him, a bare-chested, shaved-headed priest in an orange shawl with a bandage on his arm stands at the stone. Seated devotees in white and red shawls watch from the steps, and a woman in a pink sari sits with hands folded at right. Pale draped banners and a red valance frame the scene.2013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01