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A photograph of an abhishekam being poured over a white stone deity murti. Water cascades down the white statue's raised arm and hand. In the foreground a golden kalasha with a pouring vessel stands near a small golden pedestal lamp. A red sari with gold border draped over a dark stone pedestal on the right. A blurred figure in white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth stands at the upper left, holding a golden pot. No identifiable a person depiction is visible.

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Close photograph of an abhishekam at a temple. Water splashes over a golden deity murti in front of a white marble carved figure, with a golden kalasha pot held by a man in white dhoti with a red border at the upper left. At right, a red silk sari with gold zari border drapes over a black stone pedestal. Golden metal stupi-shaped ritual vessel sits in the lower left. No identifiable face is visible.2011-03-03A shaved-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and saffron shawl with gold trim pours water from a brass kalasha over a small golden-tinted shivalinga-like object on a stone base, a water flow cascading onto the platform. Behind him stands a golden statue of a figure in white dhoti with an arm raised, a white marble seated sage statue with a white turban and raised hand beside the base, and a gilded deity murti in pink and green silk with a decorated throne behind. A brass lamp stand and marigold flowers lie nearby, with a garland-draped temple backdrop and green foliage.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaven-headed man in an orange-red robe with gold border pouring water from a brass pot over a small gold deity murti on a stone base. Behind him a golden standing figure with raised hand stands in an arched gold frame, a white marble seated figure with raised hand sits in front, and a gold stupa-like object rests on a red base. Above, a dark figure is adorned with garlands and a colourful green and pink sari-like cloth. Marigold petals float in the water and a teal cloth covers a stone platform. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA shaven-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with a gold border stands at a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal, pouring milk or water over it from a large brass vessel held in both hands. White liquid streams down the lingam. Behind him are gold-framed deity figures, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and red blossoms. On the left stands a gilded statue of a standing figure with raised hand, and at lower right a white marble statue of a figure in a turban. This appears to be abhishekam at a temple shrine. The visible people are the single priest.2011-03-03September 21 20172017-09-21A ritual abhishekam being performed on a small golden deity murti wrapped in orange cloth. A priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, hands cupped under the murti as water pours over it. At right, a person in orange robes with a gold-bordered wrap pours water from a silver vessel over the murti. Behind is a larger golden deity statue draped in orange cloth, and a red and gold pedestal sits in front. Scattered flower petals lie on the base, and copper-toned metalwork shines in the water.2011-10-07July 21 20102010-07-21June 27 20132013-06-27A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a bangle, pours water from a brass pot over a white marble figure seated at the base of a dark black Shivalinga on a stone yoni-peetha. Behind the lingam, a deity murti is dressed in a teal-green silk cloth with pink and gold borders, a gold crown, and a gold staff, with marigold and orange flower garlands hanging around it. A small golden deity figure stands in the foreground, a yellow flower rests on the lingam, and a gold ornamental arch frames the left side.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam. The image is rotated sideways. In the foreground a man in a rust-orange ceremonial garment with a sheen and a gold-bordered dhoti, wearing a layered orange-and-gold beaded necklace, pours water from a silver vessel over a golden deity murti or ritual object with a serpent-like head. Water splashes in a bright arc. Behind him, two more men in orange-red robes stand; the man at upper right is bald, wears a beaded necklace and a wristwatch, and holds an orange cloth. A dark background surrounds them. The pouring figure has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, saffron-orange ceremonial clothing, and a gold beaded necklace; he is performing the abhishekam.2013-03-10June 27 20132013-06-27A long-haired man in a red draped garment and gold necklace and armlet pours milk from a brass pot over a small white-clad deity murti decorated with a flower garland, held by a shaved-headed attendant in white. Ritual abhishekam is taking place in front of an orange and purple backdrop, with a gold ceremonial fan at the right edge.2010-10-17