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November 23 20162016-11-23October 31 20162016-10-31 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of an abhishekam at a stone temple tank. A bare-chested priest in a red-and-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala pours golden liquid from a brass kalasha over a yellow-draped deity murti standing on a pedestal. Another priest in an orange dhoti bends forward beside large brass and steel vessels with water running from a spout. Yellow turmeric powder spatters across the stone platform, red-and-white painted steps and dark stone pillars behind. Two priests are visible; no one is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-10-31 +1 copiesTwo shaven-headed priests in orange dhotis stand barefoot on a red-and-white ledge beside a black stone structure and a golden deity murti draped in yellow-orange garland. The priest in front, bare-chested with rudraksha mala and bracelets, bends over large metal pots and pours water from a brass vessel; the second priest behind, also bare-chested with a red cloth draped over his shoulder, pours water from a golden pot over the murti. Brass bowls sit at left and water runs from a tap at right. Ritual abhishekam in progress. a person identity not established from appearance.2016-10-31Photo 11698415 +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17October 31 20162016-10-31December 17 20162016-12-17November 14 20162016-11-14Photo 11699019 +2 copiesPhotograph of an abhishekam at an outdoor shrine. Two priests in orange dhotis stand on a red and white striped stone platform pouring liquid from brass pots over a golden-yellow deity murti, which is streaked with yellow liquid. The foreground priest is bald and bare-chested with a white sacred thread and rudraksha mala; the second priest behind him holds a brass kalasha. Large steel vessels and brass bowls sit on the platform, with dark stone sculptures and red brick steps in the background.2016-10-31November 26 20162016-11-26