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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold border pours water from a silver vessel over a dark stone deity murti of a seated four-armed figure smeared with orange turmeric or sandalwood paste, a pink flower tucked at the crown. The priest wears a silver bangle and a plain white shawl over his shoulder. Ornate silver-plated arched frames with floral and peacock-like carvings flank the statue, and green foliage fills the background. This is an abhishekam ritual being performed on the deity.

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September 24 20112011-09-24September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA priest with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti with an orange-yellow border and a white shawl over his left shoulder, pours water from a silver pot onto a dark stone deity murti. The murti is anointed with yellow-orange turmeric or kumkum-coloured liquid running down its chest and arms, and holds a ceremonial object in one raised hand. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam set beneath trees, framed by an ornate silver arch with carved floral and bird motifs. The priest is not an appearance-based a person candidate, so the a person field is none.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a priest in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a yellow sash and a white tilak on his forehead pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone deity murti. The murti has multiple arms, one holding a drum-like object, and is adorned with a rudraksha mala; yellow liquid streams down its head and body, and yellow garlands frame the silver-edged niche. The priest is barefoot and standing on a ledge, performing abhishekam. No other physical people are visible.2010-01-01A priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl pours yellow liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone deity murti seated in a meditative pose with four arms, one hand holding a trident-like object. The murti sits within a white carved stone arch surrounded by green leafy trees with red berries. The yellow liquid streams over the murti's head and shoulders.2009-12-16March 04 20192019-03-04September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photo under a leafy tree. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border and bare chest reaches up to anoint the face of a large black stone murti of a seated deity, which is smeared with orange-yellow turmeric paste. The deity holds a lotus-like object and a raised hand. Behind him, a second priest with glasses, a rudraksha-style necklace and white cloth watches. The murti sits on a dark stepped pedestal beneath an ornate white silver-toned arch carved with floral and lion motifs.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA man in white ritual clothes with a yellow-and-white cloth at his waist pours liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone deity murti during an abhishekam. The murti has four arms and a crown, and its hair is streaming with the poured liquid. Behind it stands a carved silver arch framed by green leaves and a tree branch, outdoors at a shrine setting.2010-07-15A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands at the left, bare-chested with sandalwood markings on his arm, pressing a red kumkum mark onto the forehead of a black stone deity murti seated on a rock-like base. The four-armed murti is dusted with yellow turmeric and rice powder, and a small figure lies beneath its base. An ornate silver arch frames the murti, with green trees behind. A gold bowl is visible at the lower left. Pink flowers lie at the base, and offerings of yellow powder cover the platform. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at an outdoor shrine.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated in lotus posture under a tree. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow cloth at the waist stands at left, raising a golden vessel with both hands and pouring yellow liquid over the statue's head. The yellow liquid streams down the face, chest and seated legs. The murti has four arms holding a drum, a flame and other objects, and is set against an ornate silver arch with green foliage behind.2010-07-15