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A photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthi murti under a banyan tree being bathed in an abhishekam. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow-and-orange cloth at his waist, a priest, pours liquid from a brass vessel held in both hands over the black stone figure, which is streaming with white milk. Green leaves and branches of the banyan tree fill the background, with a silver-embossed panel behind the figure.

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A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a banyan tree setting. A man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow-and-white cloth at his waist stands on the left, pouring liquid from a gold vessel held in both hands onto a black stone Dakshinamurthi murti. The statue, seated beneath a silver-coloured ornate arch, has a crown, necklaces and a large serpent-like ornament, and the white milk-like liquid runs down its body. Dense green leaves and thick banyan branches fill the background. Nobody else is visible.2010-07-15A priest in a white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow-and-orange cloth at his waist pours liquid from a gold pot onto a black stone deity murti under a banyan tree. The raised black figure has a crown-like headdress, earrings, a necklace and multiple arms holding ritual objects, and milky liquid runs down its body. A silver-toned ornamental backdrop and green leaves surround the scene, consistent with a dakshinamurthi abhishekam ritual.2010-07-15A photograph of an abhishekam under a large banyan tree. A man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow sash stands at left, lifting a brass or gold pot with both arms and pouring liquid over a dark stone deity murti seated in a meditative pose. The milky liquid streams down the murti's head, shoulders and chest. Behind it is an ornate silver-toned arch framed by tree branches and green leaves. The man is the only physical person visible.2010-07-15December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A priest in white dhoti and shawl with an orange border pours milky liquid from a brass vessel over a black stone deity murti, a seated four-armed form whose head and shoulders are coated with white abhishekam liquid. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and is smiling as he performs the ritual outdoors under a large banyan tree. Another brass vessel and a golden decorated item appear at left among green foliage.2016-08-18A man in white ritual clothes performs abhishekam on a black stone Dakshinamurthi murti under a banyan-style canopy. He wears a white shirt, white dhoti and a yellow-and-orange cloth sash at the waist, and holds a golden kalasha pouring water over the statue's head. The four-armed deity is seated and carved with a crown and ornaments, with water streaming down its face and body. A carved silver-toned arch frames the scene, and green leaves fill the background.2010-07-15A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth at the waist pours liquid from a golden kalasha onto a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi seated under a banyan tree. The milky liquid streams over the statue's head, shoulders and raised hand. A silver arch framed with ornate repoussé work surrounds the statue, and dense green banyan branches and aerial roots fill the background. This is an abhishekam being performed at an outdoor shrine.2010-07-15A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a banyan tree setting. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow cloth draped over one shoulder and waist stands at left, raising his right arm to place a yellow flower on the head of a large black stone deity murti. In his left hand he holds a copper-coloured tray with a copper vessel and a yellow flower offering. The black murti has a crown, earrings, a necklace, and a red tilak on its forehead, with multiple arms. Behind it is an ornate silver-coloured panel and green leaves of a tree. The image appears to be from a Dakshinamurthi abhishekam event.2010-07-15December 16 20092009-12-16A dark stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, is being bathed with water poured from a brass vessel. A person's arm, wearing a gold bangle and white sleeve, pours water over the statue's head and face, which has a red tilak mark on the forehead. The murti's hands hold a drum and a flame-like object, and it is surrounded by green leaves and a banyan-like tree.2010-07-15A photograph of a priest in a white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow cloth at his waist pouring yellow liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone deity murti beneath a white arched frame. The murti has multiple arms and is shown with a raised hand holding an object, while surrounding green leafy foliage fills the background. The yellow liquid streams down over the figure's head and body during an abhishekam ritual.2010-07-15