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A large dark stone murti of a deity is covered in bright orange-yellow turmeric paste, with black stone showing through in streaks. The figure has a crown-like headdress, a serpent coiled around one raised arm, and a hand holding a bowl or pot at the waist. A bare arm wearing a silver bangle reaches in from the left and presses turmeric onto the murti's cheek, as in an anointing ritual. Dense green foliage fills the background. The murti is the only figure whose face is visible, and no human face is shown.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A close photograph of a stone deity murti, seated and carved with multiple arms, covered in bright orange turmeric powder with black stone showing through in streaks. A human hand with a silver bangle reaches in from the left, apparently applying more powder to the figure's chest. The murti wears a tall crown-like headdress, a broad necklace and an armlet, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Dense green foliage fills the background.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA close photograph of a large black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in a lotus-type posture, heavily coated with bright orange-yellow powder. The figure wears a broad crown-like headdress and a beaded necklace, and holds a serpent-entwined staff in one raised hand and a small object in another. Leafy green trees fill the background. No people are visible, and the statue is a deity murti in a temple or outdoor shrine setting, shown during an abhishekam-style anointing.2011-09-24 +1 copiesDecember 27 20182018-12-27December 28 20112011-12-28Close view of a dark stone deity murti being bathed with a yellow liquid. A second arm in white sleeve and a rudraksha mala at the lower left edge belong to a devotee performing abhishekam. Green leafy trees fill the blurred background of an outdoor temple setting.2016-08-18 +1 copiesDecember 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti being bathed in yellow liquid. Carved details of the ornaments and a leafy green background are visible. No people are in the frame.2009-12-16Close photograph of a dark stone deity murti being bathed in abhishekam. Thick golden-yellow liquid streams down over the carved face, forehead band, ears and chest, and a metal vessel is visible at the top edge of the frame. The murti wears a detailed necklace and a carved crown-like headdress, with green foliage blurred in the background. No people are visible.2009-12-16A dark stone murti of a deity is being bathed with a golden-yellow liquid poured from a silver vessel held by a hand at the upper left. The murti wears a crown-like headdress, tall coiled hair, a beaded necklace and an ornate collar, and the liquid streams down its face and chest. The background is blurred foliage. No a person candidate is visible; the figure is a statue.2011-12-28Close photo of a black stone murti being bathed in abhishekam: thick orange liquid pours over its carved face, chest and shoulders. A human hand with a bangle and a silver plate or vessel is at the upper left, pouring the liquid. The stone deity has a carved headdress and jewelled ornaments. Blurred green foliage fills the background. No people's faces are visible.2011-12-28