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December 29 2012

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A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on two gold-coloured metal deity murtis with tall crowns. A person in white ritual dhoti, with a gold bead necklace and a gold bangle, pours water from a green coconut over the head of the left murti, which has a trident-like staff and a crown. Only the arms and torso of the officiant are visible. The background is dark.2012-01-08December 13 20122012-12-13December 29 20122012-12-29A 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.2010-11-12June 15 20092009-06-15January 08 20122012-01-08A 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.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19February 16 20072007-02-16June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20062006-09-23