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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, pours milk from a brass vessel over a silver deity murti in a shrine setting. A small child in pink clothes with a yellow-marked forehead stands beside him, holding the pot. Behind them a gold-and-red throne with an ornate golden canopy is visible, surrounded by men in orange and white dress and a man in a white shirt holding a camera. An orange-red cloth covers the table, a steel vessel stands in the foreground, and orange umbrellas are above. This appears to be an abhishekam at an outdoor festival setting. The figure in orange with turban and gold necklaces is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues.

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A photo of an abhishekam ritual at a riverside event. A man in an orange-red turban and orange robes, with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on an ornate gold throne pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a white deity murti. Beside him a young boy with a forehead mark stands bare-chested in a pink cloth, and men in saffron and orange clothes stand behind. A large gold umbrella with heart-shaped ornaments shades the scene, and a steel vessel and brass pot sit on the table.2016-04-24April 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 an outdoor ritual at a riverside camp. A seated figure in a rust-orange shawl and orange-red turban sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a gold canopy, wearing layered beaded necklaces and a brown shawl, with a marigold garland draped over his shoulder. In front of him a silver puja plate holds marigold and pink flowers, bowls of offerings and a brass kalasha. Several men in white, pink and saffron-orange clothing stand around him, one in a red shirt pouring water from a brass vessel, while a shirtless boy with a ceremonial thread stands beside them. Red and orange umbrellas shade the scene, and a silver shrine stands on a red cloth.2016-04-24A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor riverside setting. A bare-chested man with a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on a golden throne with a red cushion, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a silver-white river deity murti set on a red-and-orange cloth. A young boy with a yellow tilak stands beside him holding the vessel area, and devotees in orange and white crowd behind, some with hands raised. A golden umbrella and a gold-and-red canopy hang overhead, and a cameraman in orange clothing films. Brass pots, a steel vessel and marigold petals rest on the cloth. Presented as Swamiji (probable) based on the turban, saffron attire, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces with the throne, though the face is not clear enough to confirm.2016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a riverside festival. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron robe, gold necklace and rudraksha mala pours liquid from a brass vessel over a silver deity murti on a white cloth, with petals in a bowl beside it. A small boy with a painted forehead in a pink outfit stands at his side. Behind, devotees in orange and white clothing, a man with a dark crown of hair and other attendees watch closely; a gold umbrella with heart-shaped ornaments and an ornate gold-backed throne chair are visible. A videographer stands at the left edge. Abhishekam-style offering to a deity murti at a kumbh gathering.2016-04-24Outdoor 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.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rust-coloured turban, wearing layered long rudraksha-style beaded malas and gold necklaces, with a bright vermilion forehead mark. He pours milk from a silver vessel over a silver sculpted figure at a ritual, his other hand held open beneath the stream. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A small boy with yellow-painted face markings and a pink top stands at his side, and a man in an orange shawl with a dark forehead mark sits to the left. Behind them, standing devotees in orange and white clothing, a gold umbrella, and brass vessels on a red cloth. Probable Swamiji (probable): the seated sannyasi shows long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing with a turban. Event context suggests a Kumbh Mela abhishekam at the Ujjain camp.2016-04-24