A 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. - Nithyanandapedia

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A 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.

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