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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and an orange turban, bends forward and presses both hands on a dark black lingam set on a black yoni-pitha base. Behind him stands a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with silver jewellery, a crown and pink-and-gold silk draped around the figure, framed by a garland arch of red, orange, white and purple flowers. On the left, a young man in an orange dhoti and saffron shawl stands with palms joined in prayer. Small brass objects, including a kalasha-like vessel and a lamp, sit in the foreground. a person candidate: the bearded man is bare-chested with saffron clothing, a turban and rudraksha mala, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam scene. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and orange head cloth leans forward, both hands on a black Shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni pitham. Behind him, a deity pair in gold and silver ornaments and a red-and-gold sari stands before a dense garland backdrop of white, red and yellow flowers. On the left, a young attendant in orange cloth with bare arms presses his palms together in prayer. Brass oil lamps and small brass figures sit in the foreground.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24March 07 20162016-03-07Night temple ritual at a shrine decorated with flower garlands and a rainbow-coloured floral arch. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a red-and-orange turban bends forward, hands on a black Shivalinga on a stone yoni-peetha, pouring or touching it in abhishekam. Behind him stand two ornately dressed deity murtis, one in gold and red with crowns, and a golden-robed figure at right with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace. Three attendants stand at left in saffron-orange cloths and garlands, two with hands folded in namaskar. Tall brass oil lamps with a lit flame in the foreground and a faint wall-mounted smoke haze complete the scene.2017-02-24A temple shrine scene at night beside a large floral arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, green and white. Center, a bearded man with a tied reddish-orange headwrap and an orange wrap over bare shoulders stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace; his appearance suggests a person and he is presented as the officiating devotee at the deity shrine. To his left a young priest in orange cloth with white forehead markings also joins his palms, and another orange-clad attendant stands at the far left. Behind them stands a black stone shivalinga with a gold-trimmed face, flanked by two richly decorated deity murti in gold crowns, pearl and gem jewellery and pink-and-gold sarees. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand in the foreground, and a ritual figurine sits at the base of the stone platform.2017-02-24March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A man in orange-red robes and an orange-red turban bends forward with his hands on a black stone lingam set on a black circular yoni-shaped base, performing worship. Behind him stands a deity murti of a seated goddess with a crown and gold jewellery, framed by arches of yellow and red marigold garlands. To the right a statue of a standing devotee in brown robes with a gold necklace stands with folded hands. On the left, several figures in orange and saffron clothing stand with palms pressed together, some with rudraksha malas and ornaments. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame in the right foreground frames the scene.2017-02-24A temple abhishekam at night before a deity murti decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A woman in a red and gold sari with a flower garland and gold bangle pours from a small vessel while a lamp flame burns beside her. A black stone shivalinga stands on a dark basin in the centre, with water flowing over it. Two attendants in dark red dhotis and shawls stand to the left and right, one with palms joined in prayer. Decorated murtis with gold ornaments and jewellery sit behind the garlands. Brass vessels are visible at the lower left.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA bearded man with long dark dreadlocks and a rust-orange turban and orange robe bends forward with his head pressed against a black stone Shiva lingam on a dark pedestal, one hand resting on the stone. Ornate garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang behind him. Beside him, a deity murti is dressed in a red and gold sari with jewelled silver ornaments, and a golden staff leans against the scene. A lit oil lamp glows at the right edge. The setting suggests a lingam abhishekam or puja. Swamiji (probable): the bending figure has long dreadlocks, an orange turban and saffron robe with rudraksha malas, matching the page's Swamiji reference, while the identification rests on appearance cues.2017-02-24June 07 20162016-06-07A temple abhishekam scene. A bare-chested man in a leopard-print cloth and maroon wrap stands at a large dark stone shivalinga on a black peetha, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over it while a sheet of water flows down the stone. Around him, shirtless devotees in saffron and maroon cloths wear white sandalwood markings and beaded bracelets. Behind them, a gilded deity murti in green and red silk is decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands and a crown. Flower petals and marigold garlands cover the floor.2018-02-13June 07 20162016-06-07