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October 25 2006

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A gilded metal deity murti stands on a lotus-shaped pedestal within an ornate arched prabhavali backdrop decorated with carved scrollwork and mythical lion figures. The figure wears a long layered garland, a necklace and a bejewelled crown, with a red bindi. A hand in a white sleeve pours liquid from a silver vessel over the murti's head. The murti sits on a yellow cloth at a sandy outdoor spot.2006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25A small gilded metal deity murti stands in an ornate golden arched frame with lion-like carved supports, wearing a red tilak, layered beaded necklaces and a tall crown. A bare hand in a white sleeve places a pink flower on a lotus-shaped pedestal at the base. The murti sits on a yellow and white draped cloth, with sandy ground and a turquoise-coloured mat below and garlands at the lower left.2006-10-25October 21 20062006-10-21December 28 20112011-12-28December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesOctober 13 20132013-10-13A photograph of an abhishekam in progress. A person's hands, wearing a silver ring and a gold bangle, pour a liquid from a polished brass vessel over a small golden-yellow metal deity murti standing on a square pedestal. The murti wears a tall crown and a garland of beads, and the liquid streams down and splashes around its base. The background is blurred, with a red wall and a dark stone platform.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA close photo of an abhishekam being performed on a golden murti of Lord Murugan (Subramanya Swami), with his spear (vel) in one hand and a hand raised in blessing. A bare arm wearing bangles and a thread pours a golden liquid from a metal pot onto the deity's head and shoulders. Behind the figure is an ornately carved golden arch with lion-face motifs, and brass kalasha vessels stand in the background. Only one person's arm is visible.2011-11-01August 07 20172017-08-07