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A photograph of a priest in orange-saffron robes and a multi-strand rudraksha mala pouring milk from a brass vessel onto a tall white shivalinga-style stacked mound during an abhishekam. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and smiles while looking down. Behind him are a red and gold cloth, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a gold-framed mirror. In the foreground are brass puja vessels, a brass bell, oil lamps and fruit. A second robed person is partly visible at the left edge.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace pours milk from a gold vessel over a white conical shivalinga mound on a wooden platform. Beside him, another priest in orange robes with a red head covering and gold chain sits and attends to offerings on a brass tray. Marigold and rose garlands hang in the background, with brass lamps and flowers on the altar.2009-10-17A man in saffron-orange robes and multiple strands of rudraksha beads with gold bead spacers pours a yellow liquid from a silver vessel onto a tiered golden-yellow stepped linga-shaped form inside a temple shrine. He has a red bindi and tilak markings. Behind him are a red and gold silk cloth, white and pink flower garlands, and a gilded arch. Brass puja vessels, a ghanta bell and oil lamps sit in the foreground. a person is described by his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial ornaments performing an abhishekam, with the pouring vessel as the central action.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple abhishekam. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits beside a white shivalingam, pouring water from a gold vessel over it. A second man in orange with a saffron turban sits to the left, and flower garlands in magenta and white hang on the right beside a gold ornamental frame. Brass pots, bells, oil lamps and a tray of flowers and leaves sit on the altar.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 man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala with gold beads sits before a white sculpted shivling-style linga on a wooden platform, pouring milky liquid from a gold vessel over it in an abhishekam. He has a red tilak on his forehead and short dark hair. Brass bells, oil lamps, a pink flower and gold ritual vessels sit in front, with garlands and a red-and-green silk cloth behind. a person appearance is an uncertain candidate: he wears saffron and rudraksha cues but the face and presentation are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is labelled a priest performing abhishekam.2009-10-17Inside a temple shrine, a man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a low seat, touching a copper sri yantra-style meru structure with a stepped pyramid form on a wooden stand. Beside him, another man in orange with a red head wrap and glasses holds a small brass bowl. Brass pooja vessels, a bell, a lamp, flowers and a white cloth are arranged on the table, with magenta and red flower garlands at the right edge. A person's head is partly visible at the lower right. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam ritual.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 man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala with gold beads pours milk from a brass vessel over a white stepped shri yantra-shaped meru, set on a wooden stand within a temple shrine. Behind him are garlands of white and pink flowers, a red and gold cloth, and gilded deity figures. Brass offering bowls, a small brass bell, fruit including apples and bananas, and yellow flowers lie in front. An adjacent figure in orange robes is partly visible at left. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual. The man's appearance, with orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, is consistent with a person as the officiant.2009-10-17Photo of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. Two men in saffron-orange robes kneel at a low platform. The man on the left, with glasses and an orange head wrap, holds a brass pot. The man in the centre, with a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white tilak, pours from a brass pot over a tiered golden-copper shivalingam on a wooden base. Brass lamps, a bell, a plate of flowers and betel leaves sit on the cloth in front, and pink and white garlands hang at right.2009-10-17A 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.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A man seated centre wears saffron-orange robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, and touches a white sculpted Sri Yantra-style meru structure on a wooden stand. To the left, a second man in orange robes with a saffron head wrap and gold chain holds a silver tray of small brass cups and offerings. Brass oil lamps, a bell, flowers and green leaves sit on the altar, with garlands of red and purple flowers hanging on the right and gold-and-red silk fabric in the background.2009-10-17Photo 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.2009-10-17