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December 25 20152015-12-25September 19 20112011-09-19Night-time abhishekam at an outdoor event. A bare-chested priest in a magenta turban and teal-and-gold dhoti stands at left, lifting a woven basket-wrapped vessel with leafy green foliage above copper-coloured deity murtis. Water pours down over the central standing deity murti, which has a tall crown and multiple arms, while a smaller figure and a metal pot sit at lower left. Several spectators in the background, some in white and blue, watch the ritual against a dark backdrop.2015-12-25A photograph of a golden deity murti being bathed in a ritual, with a priest in white dhoti and shawl pouring liquid from a silver bowl onto the head of the central figure, whose crown and face are smeared with yellowish paste. A second golden deity image with a tall crown stands to the right, and an ornate gilded arch frames the scene. A rudraksha mala hangs from the priest's neck, and a blurred dark figure occupies the lower right foreground. The setting suggests an abhishekam.2011-09-19A priest in an orange saffron robe pours water from a gold-coloured vessel over a copper-toned metal deity murti with a tall crowned headdress and crescent ornament. Beside it stands a second metal figure in a crown with red lips and ornate jewellery. The priest has a white tilak on his forehead and a silver bracelet on his wrist. Water streams down over the murti's face and shoulders against a grey stone wall with greenery behind.2007-09-24A close photo of a golden deity murti being bathed during an abhishekam: a hand in the left foreground pours water from an ornately engraved silver vessel over the head of a gold-coloured figure crowned with a tall ornate headdress and holding a ritual staff. A second golden figure is partly visible at the right edge. The background is dark. A blurred person in orange and yellow clothing with beaded bracelets stands behind the vessel.2011-12-20Night photograph of a lit aarti flame held in a hand at the upper left, with a silver aarti lamp and flame rising against a black background. Two gilded deity murti stand at right, one with a tall crown and raised hand gesture, the other with a ornate headdress and a pink flower at the forehead, both adorned with necklaces and wearing decorated garments. No physical people are visible beyond the hand holding the lamp. The image is a close view of worship with a lamp offering to the murtis.2012-01-08September 29 20122012-09-29A person in an orange saffron shawl and long dark hair, with a gold rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold bangles, pours water from a white conch-shaped vessel over a metal deity murti. The silver-gold standing murti holds a drum and trident and wears a tall crown, and a smaller metal figure with a conical crown stands beside it. Water splashes down over the figures.2011-12-20A photograph of a golden metal deity murti with four arms, holding a trident and other implements, being bathed with water poured from a golden vessel held by a hand in an orange sleeve at upper left. A second smaller golden figure in a deep maroon garment stands beside it, also drenched with flowing water. Grey stone wall with carved floral panel behind.2010-11-12December 25 20152015-12-25Close-up photo of a silver-coloured metal deity murti. Beside it, a hand with bangles reaches toward the murti, and a figure in a saffron-orange robe stands blurred at the right edge. The background is dark with soft bokeh lights.2011-11-10