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A photograph of an abhishekam ritual in a temple shrine. A man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace pours water from a brass pot over a golden shivalingam with a layered base. Beside him, a second man in orange with glasses and a gold necklace sits and gestures toward the offerings, while a third orange-robed figure is partly visible at the left. Brass oil lamps, pink and white flowers, a green leaf offering and a brass bell sit on the altar, with garlands of pink and purple flowers hanging at the right. A figure in orange appears in the background, and a bright red and green silk cloth decorates the shrine above.

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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala pours water from a brass vessel over a tiered copper-toned shivalinga on a wooden stand. Beside him, a second man in saffron robes with a gold necklace sits with hands extended, and brass lamps, flower garlands in red and white, and brass puja vessels surround the scene.2009-10-17Photo of a ritual abhishekam at a temple altar. A central figure seated in saffron/orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a forehead tilak, and pours a yellow liquid from a golden vessel onto a tiered golden shivalinga-style pyramid base. A second seated priest in orange robes and a saffron head cloth sits to the left, working with offerings. Marigold and rose garlands hang on the right, with brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings on the foreground tray. Pink, purple and white garlands frame the scene. Two additional orange-clad figures are partly visible in the background.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in a temple hall. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a low seat, pouring water from a metal vessel over a tiered golden shivalingam on a yoga-style base. Two other saffron-robed men sit beside him: one on the left with glasses and a shaved head holding a small brass pot, another on the left edge with a gold necklace holding a brass vessel. Behind them are brass oil lamps, a golden deity murti, marigold and white flower garlands, and red and gold drapery. Fresh flowers, a pink blossom, and puja items lie in front of the lingam.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace is pouring water from a brass vessel over a golden shivalinga on a red-and-gold pedestal, water streaming down onto the stone. Two other men in orange robes sit beside him: one on the left with a shaved head and rudraksha beads, and one in the centre wearing a saffron turban, gold chain and a cupped-hand gesture. Flower garlands in pink and white, brass oil lamps, a conch shell, and other brass ritual vessels are arranged on a tray in the foreground, and gold-and-green textiles and garlands hang in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam at a temple shrine.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja at an indoor temple setting. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits cross-legged and touches a tiered golden sri yantra meru structure on a wooden stand. Beside him, a second saffron-robed man in glasses and a red headband holds a silver tray with a small lamp and ritual vessels. A third man in orange robes is seated at the left edge. Behind them are a golden deity murti, a brass oil lamp stand, a red and gold draped backdrop and garlands of pink and white flowers. Flowers and brass vessels rest on the floor in front. Visible text reads 'Nithyananda Paramashivam' and '' in the image corner2009-10-17Photo of a temple abhishekam at a Los Angeles temple. A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments pours white liquid from a golden vessel over a white conical mound on a red-and-gold stand. Beside him, a second man in orange robes with a gold necklace and glasses sits and watches. Marigolds and pink flowers, brass lamps, a bell and a conch sit on the tray in front, with a gold deity figure and purple garlands at right. a person (appearance-based label): the central figure's distinctive orange sannyasi attire and rudraksha mala are the cues, and he is performing the pouring ritual.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace pours water from a golden kalasha over a copper vessel, smiling. Beside him stands a second man in orange robes, a gold pendant necklace, and a purple facial marking, with his hand raised. Behind them are gold and red fabrics, flower garlands and a brass altar with floral offerings.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a forehead tilak pours water from a brass vessel over a tiered copper-coloured shivalingam on a golden peetha. Behind him, a second man in saffron robes sits holding a brass pitcher. Brass puja vessels, flowers and banana leaves lie on a tray in front, and garlands of purple, white and red flowers hang on the right beside gold ornaments.2009-10-17A photograph of an abhishekam in progress at a temple shrine. A man in orange robes, with a white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, pours water from a brass vessel over a small silver-and-gold shivalinga-style sculpture on a tray. Another orange-robed man with glasses, a red tilak, a gold pendant necklace and gold bangles sits beside him. Flowers, brass lamps and oil lamps, a gold-threaded red cloth and a brass kalasha are arranged on the altar. Garlands hang on the right.2009-10-17A photograph of a shrine ritual in a temple setting. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace pours liquid from a brass vessel over a white shivalinga-shaped sculpture on a wooden stand, an abhishekam. Beside him, a second saffron-robed man in glasses and an orange head covering sits and watches, wearing a gold pendant. Brass lamps, a plate of flowers, leaves, a small gold dish and incense sticks sit on a tray in front. Garlands of pink and white flowers and gold-trimmed red fabric hang in the background, and a pale tiled wall encloses the shrine.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes pouring liquid from a large gold vessel over a golden Sri Yantra-style pedestal in a temple shrine. He wears a rudraksha mala with gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a decorated seat draped in red and gold brocade and garlanded with white, pink and purple flowers. A golden arched frame and a small brass deity figure are visible at left, along with brass lamps and a bell. A second seated priest in orange robes sits at the left edge. The scene resembles an abhishekam ritual.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace, is pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a golden shri yantra style meru structure on a stand. Beside him a second man in orange robes, wearing spectacles, a orange head wrap and gold beads, sits and holds a small brass bell. Behind them are garlands of purple and red flowers and gold ritual objects on a tiled wall. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed on a golden yantra. Swamiji (probable) is the man pouring the liquid, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2009-10-17