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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in a temple setting. A man in orange saffron robes with a white forehead band and red bindi pours water from a large brass vessel over a small metal yantra-like object on a tiled platform. He wears a long necklace of rudraksha beads with gold accents. Another figure in orange robes stands at the left edge, partially visible. Behind are garlands of purple and white flowers, gold ornaments and brass items on a shelf. Printed copyright text appears at the lower right.

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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a shrine. A man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace pours water from a brass kalasha over a small tiered stone shivalingam. Another seated man in orange robes and glasses sits to the left. Gold ornamented shrine elements, purple and white flower garlands and a small brass bell are visible.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple shrine of a man in orange saffron robes and rudraksha malas pouring water from a golden vessel over a copper-coloured shivalinga-style yantra on a stand. A red vertical tilak mark is on his forehead. A second orange-robed person sits at the left edge holding a small golden dish. Garlands of white and pink flowers, a red and gold silk drape, golden arches, a brass bell and oil lamps decorate the altar. a person is pictured in an abhishekam performed on the lingam, with the appearance cues of orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and a gold ornamental necklace.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.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long gold necklace and a wooden rudraksha mala pours a golden liquid from a brass vessel over a golden shivalinga-style murti set on a stand. Two orange-robed men sit behind him, one wearing a saffron head wrap and spectacles, and white and pink flower garlands hang at right. Brass puja items, bells, a small bowl of flowers and leaves sit on a tray in the foreground, and the walls are tiled in white.2009-10-17July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala necklaces pouring yellow liquid from a gold vessel over a golden shivalinga-style stepped yoni-pitha on a wooden tray. He has a tilak on his forehead and short dark hair. Behind him stand a gold-framed altar with a red and green silk cloth, white flower garlands and brass lamps. Gold ritual items, a small bell and an incense stick sit in the foreground. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed.2009-10-17A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple. A man in an orange saffron shawl and a heavy gold necklace pours water from a polished brass kalasha over a dark stone shivalingam, water splashing around its base. He has white vibhuti on his forehead with a red kumkum dot and white markings on his arms. Behind him stands a bearded man in orange robes and gold beads, and to the left a younger man in white clothing with orange shawl holds a silver plate. The pouring man has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments, matching appearance cues for a person performing the ritual.2009-12-16A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala necklaces pours yellow liquid from a golden vessel over a tiered golden yantra or pedestal on a wooden tray, during an abhishekam ritual. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and has short dark hair. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in red and green brocade silk, with a yellow-clad figure to the right and a garland of white and pink flowers above. Brass puja items, a bell and incense sticks sit in the foreground. Appearance cues (rudraksha malas, saffron robe) are present but his face and hair are not distinctive enough for a firm identification, so he is described by role as the officiating priest.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 temple abhishekam at a shrine. A man in orange saffron robes and a matching orange head cloth sits on the floor and pours liquid from a large brass vessel over a golden shivalingam with stacked tiers. Around his neck hang a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Beside him, a second man in orange robes with glasses and gold chains sits with hands folded. Before them is a silver tray with brass oil lamps, bowls, a bell and flower offerings, and red-and-white garlands hang on the right beside a gold deity frame. A few people sit in the background, and a partially visible person is at the lower right edge.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange shawl over his head, wearing a long rudraksha mala with gold-toned beads, and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits with hands pressed together in front of a golden copper-toned pedestal or sri chakra-style base on a tiled platform. Behind him are gold-toned ritual items, red and pink flower garlands, and gold-embroidered red and green silk drapes, consistent with a puja setting. Small offerings such as flowers and a brass vessel rest in front of the platform.2009-10-17July 21 20102010-07-21