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Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti being bathed by flowing water during abhishekam. Water streams down over the carved black stone base and figures, with a small seated figure and carved hands and a bearded figure visible in relief. Green foliage and a bright doorway frame the background. The carved sculpture shows a seated figure with a wrapped or draped lower body and a raised hand gesture. No people are visible.

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December 16 20092009-12-16Close photo of a dark stone deity murti being bathed with water during an abhishekam at an outdoor temple setting. Water streams and splashes down over the black stone figure, which shows carved details of a seated form with a folded leg and carved patterns on its base and robe. A hand at the upper left holds a brass vessel pouring water, and blurred green foliage and a tree trunk appear in the background. No people are clearly visible beyond the hand.2010-07-15A photograph of water pouring over a dark black stone deity murti during abhishekam. Water streams down the carved figure's seated lap and base, with carved details of the stone visible on the right. A golden ornamental pillar with floral motifs stands at the left edge, and green foliage shows in the blurred background. No people are visible in the frame.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti carved in relief, showing a raised bare foot resting on a small reclining figure with a human face, with a few yellow flower petals and marigold-like blossoms scattered at the base of the foot. Carved details including a jeweled anklet and ornamental bands are visible on the stone. No people are visible in the scene, and the stone surface shows dampness and turmeric or kumkum powder residue.2010-07-15Close photo of water pouring over a large black stone sculpture during an abhishekam. A hand at upper left holds a golden vessel and pours water down the dark carved surface. The carvings show a bull with a saddle cloth, a seated figure and other reliefs. Green foliage and a window frame sit in the blurred background. No people are visible beyond the hand.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a black stone sculpture of a deity's feet and lower body, with a figure reclining or positioned beneath a foot. A yellow cloth and beaded bracelet with gold and red beads appear at the top. Small red flower petals or offerings lie on the stone. No living people are visible; the subject is a carved stone murti shown in detail.2013-09-10July 19 20092009-07-19July 19 20092009-07-19Water pours over a dark black stone deity murti seated on a tiered black pedestal, with orange flower petals at its base. The murti appears to be a seated figure with a cobra-like form near the head and a rudraksha-style garland. At the right edge, a partially visible person in white clothing stands beside an ornately carved white stone pillar. Green foliage fills the background.2009-12-16September 03 20092009-09-03August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a dark stone relief carving at a temple site, with water cascading over it in a narrow stream. The carved panel shows figures in relief, including what appear to be a seated or reclining figure and other carved forms, with a stepped stone ledge below the flowing water. Scattered orange and red fallen leaves rest on the wet stone at left. No people are visible in the scene.2007-07-04