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A photograph of an abhishekam ritual. A long-haired figure in a red sari with gold beaded necklaces and a gold armlet pours water from a gold kalasha pot over a golden-brown deity murti with a crown, holding attributes, draped in rose garlands. A second man in white dhoti and shawl with gold necklace and shaved head stands behind, next to a small bell on a gold-decorated stage. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure pouring the abhishekam, shown by long swept hair, red sari and ceremonial gold beaded necklaces.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A long-haired figure in a red saffron-toned robe and a multi-strand beaded necklace pours liquid from a gold pot over a golden murti of a standing deity holding a trident, garlanded with red and pink flowers. The murti stands on a gold-ornamented platform before an ornate gold-and-red throne. Two men in white dhotis with maroon borders assist beside them; one wears a white shawl and a sacred thread. A gold peacock-feather style fan or kalasha-style ceremonial standard stands at right. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual, with a blue curtain behind. a person: the long-haired figure in red with a bead necklace performs the abhishekam.2010-10-17A person in a red sari with a red bindi and a gold-and-crystal bead necklace pours a golden liquid from a brass pot over a small gold-coloured deity murti holding a trident and other objects, garlanded with red flowers. The murti stands on a gold-decorated altar table beside a brass bell and a tall brass ceremonial staff with a leaf-shaped top. A blue curtain forms the backdrop, and a partly visible person in white clothes with maroon borders stands at right. The scene appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the stage, with a gold throne-like chair at left.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a long-haired person in a red saree and red-beaded gold-toned necklace pouring water from a brass pot over a dark metal deity murti decorated with a crown, trident and red and pink flower garlands on a gold-ornamented stage. A brass kalasha-style vessel is held in the right hand. A gold-framed throne stands at left, a tall gold ceremonial standard at right, and a small bell sits beside the murti. A partially visible white-clad attendant stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is present through the long hair, red saree and gold necklace cues, performing abhishekam on the murti.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A person with long dark hair wearing a red sari-style garment with a blue border, a gold armlet and a multi-strand necklace of crystal beads and gold spacers, pours liquid from a silver-and-gold vessel shaped like a conch over a dark bronze deity murti with multiple arms, holding a trident and other implements, adorned with red flower garlands. A brass or gold ceremonial item stands at right, and a silver bowl is held by a person in white partly visible at right. Blue drapery hangs in the background.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A man in a red dhoti and red shawl with a long swept-back hair, gold armlet and multi-strand necklace of gold and red beads pours yellow liquid from a gold kalasha pot over a small golden deity murti with a crown, trident and decorated base, garlanded with red flowers. Behind him a shaved-headed attendant in white cloth and gold necklace watches, and dark drapes and an orange banner form the backdrop.2010-10-17