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A man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl draped over his shoulder reaches up with his right arm to touch the head of a large gilded deity murti. The murti has a tall jata-style crown, a red tilak on the forehead, painted eyes and red lips, and a golden halo. Behind it is an ornate gold-leaf arch on a grey stone structure, with green trees visible outside. The man's wrist bears a bangle, and he appears to be performing a ritual gesture at the murti.

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A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl stands at left, reaching up with his right hand to apply red kumkum to the forehead of a gilded deity murti. The murti has a large crown, red lips, and a bindi, and is set under an ornate gold arch. Behind is a stone beam and green foliage. A kalasha vessel appears at lower left. The scene suggests abhishekam worship. The man is a priest or devotee performing the act, and no identity claim is made.2010-07-05A photograph of a priest in white clothes and a yellow shawl performing a ritual at a golden deity murti. The priest, seen from the side with his right arm raised, presses his hand to the forehead of a gilded statue with painted eyes, red lips and an orange-draped body, decorated with a crown-like headdress. He wears a rudraksha mala, glasses and a silver bracelet. The statue stands before a stone wall with a gold-framed arch and greenery visible through an opening.2010-07-05A photograph of a priest in a white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl and a gold bead necklace, standing beside a golden deity murti with a tall crown and red bindi. He holds a brass plate with two oil lamps and touches the murti's crown with his right hand. Behind the murti is a gold arch and a deep maroon velvet drape. The priest has white tripundra marks on his forehead and a shaved head. The scene appears to be an abhishekam-style puja at an altar.2010-01-01A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a metal vessel over a gold-coloured deity murti. The murti wears a tall crown, has large painted eyes and red lips, and is draped in an orange cloth. The setting is a stone temple structure with ornate gold-toned carvings behind and green foliage visible at left. A small red bindi and glasses are visible on the man.2010-07-05A person in a flowing yellow sari with long dark hair reaches up with both arms to adjust or decorate a large golden deity murti with a crown-like headdress, jewelled bangles and red tilak markings. The figure wears a gold waist belt and rudraksha-style beaded jewellery. Behind the murti stand tiered garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, white blossoms and deep red flowers, with a gold canopy above. The setting appears to be a temple with a stone pillar and an orange awning at left. The person appears to be a devotee performing a decoration or adornment service.2010-12-23July 05 20102010-07-05A person in a flowing yellow dhoti-style garment with a draped yellow wrap and a long swept-back hairstyle stands at left, reaching up with both arms to place a yellow flower garland on a golden deity murti. The murti wears a crown, a gold-and-yellow saree-like drape, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident beside it. Behind are a golden arched frame and garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers draped on pillars.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23September 23 20062006-09-23A close photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti being bathed during abhishekam. Two hands in white sleeves pour liquid from golden vessels onto the head and crown of the murti, and yellowish liquid streams down its face and chest. The murti has a red mouth, painted eyes, an ornate crown and a heavy gold necklace. Green foliage shows through an open pavilion behind it. No people are fully visible, only arms and hands.2010-07-05July 05 20102010-07-05A photograph of a figure in a flowing saffron-orange garment with a rudraksha mala seen from behind, reaching up to touch the face of a large gold-coloured deity murti with a tall crown and red lips. The murti stands beneath an ornate gilded arch, with another gold figure and a ceremonial staff visible at the left. The figure's long dark hair is pulled back, and gold jewellery is visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor shrine with greenery behind.2009-06-15