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A stage photograph of a ritual abhishekam scene. A man seated on a throne-like chair wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, a saffron robe, layered flower and bead garlands, and bracelets; he smiles while his hands are held out. Appearance cues (turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style malas) suggest a probable Swamiji. Around him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti kneels with a silver vessel, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a ritual object at left, a woman in a purple top and red shawl kneels offering a flower garland, and another woman in a red sari offers a plate. A golden Nandi bull statue and a large rock-carved backdrop stand behind, and a standing woman in a white printed kurta watches at right.

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