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A woman with grey hair pulled back in a braid, wearing a white sari with gold border and small earrings, pours liquid from a vessel over a large dark deity murti during abhishekam. The black stone figure has multiple arms and a tall crown-like head ornament, set against an orange cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Two small brass figures stand at the base. The timestamp reads Aug. 1, 2025 9:02:13 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a priest in white ritual dhoti and shawl with gold borders, grey hair in a braid, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone deity murti seated in an ornate gold arch with an orange backdrop. The murti wears a red garment and a crown-like headdress, and two small brass figures and a brass stepped base stand in front. A pink cloth hangs at the left. The scene suggests an abhishekam, with a timestamp reading Aug. 1, 2025 9:02:19 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-01A woman in a white sari with a gold border pours water from a vessel over a dark black deity murti in an arched golden niche, performing abhishekam. The murti is draped in red cloth and stands on a gold base beside small gold figures and a gold pyramid-shaped object. An oil lamp burns and a plate of flower petals sits on a side ledge. Behind is an orange cloth and a pink curtain, and a sign reads Salem Rath. The floor is wet with a yellow floral kolam pattern on the right. There are no visible men or a person-like figures in the scene.2025-08-01A photograph of a woman in a white sari with a gold border pouring liquid from a copper vessel onto a dark stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche with an orange cloth backdrop. Her long grey hair is in a braid. The murti wears a tall crown and a dark red cloth. Small golden statues and a golden pyramidal base stand on a gold platform in front, and the liquid streams down over them. A timestamp reads Aug. 1, 2025 9:04:29 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. This depicts an abhishekam ritual.2025-08-01A woman with grey hair in a low bun, wearing a white sari with gold-bordered edges, stands at the left and pours liquid from a small metal vessel over a black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne-like arch. The black murti wears a red draped cloth and has multiple arms holding ritual objects. In front, a brass tray holds a golden shrine-form, a small golden figure and a red cloth. Behind the murti is an orange backdrop, and to the left are brass lamps and a golden pedestal. The scene looks like a temple abhishekam in progress. A timestamp at the bottom right reads Aug. 2, 2024 9:04:52 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-01-08A photo inside a temple shrine. An elderly woman with grey hair in a low braid, wearing a white sari with gold border, bends forward and pours water from a golden vessel over a black stone deity murti seated on a red cloth, with a trident-like weapon beside it. The murti sits in a gilded arch framed by an orange backdrop. In the foreground, a round brass tray holds a golden kalasha-like sculpture, small gold figures and a red cloth. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 20, 2024 10:51:11 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-20A woman with grey hair in a low braid, wearing a white sari with gold borders, pours liquid from a brass vessel over a black stone deity murti dressed in a red cloth. The murti sits in an arched golden niche with an orange backdrop. Water streams down the figure. A golden tray in front holds a small brass object and a red cloth beside a small gold figure. A brass bell and pink drapery appear at the left edge. The scene looks like an abhishekam offering in a temple shrine.2024-09-20A woman with grey hair pulled back in a braid, wearing a white and gold-bordered sari, pours liquid from a brass pot over a dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal. The murti is draped in red cloth and has raised arms holding a trident-like staff. Behind it is a gold-framed arch against an orange backdrop, with a pink cloth at the top left. In the lower foreground, a brass plate holds a gold Shri Yantra-shaped vessel and a small gold figure wrapped in red cloth. Oil lamps are visible at the left edge. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 17, 2025 10:09:19 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-17A photograph of an abhishekam in progress inside a shrine. An older woman with grey hair in a low braid, wearing a white sari with a gold border, pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark deity murti seated on a red cloth. The murti has multiple arms and a serpent-like hooded element. In front on a brass tray are a gold-coloured ornamental object, a small gold figure with a red cloth, and scattered offerings. The deity sits before an orange backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The timestamp reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:51:40 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-20A woman with grey hair in a long braid, wearing a white sari with a gold-bordered pallu, stands at a dark deity murti with four arms, draped in a red cloth, and pours liquid from a brass vessel over its head. The murti sits before a golden arched frame and an orange backdrop. On the left, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass bell and a plate of offerings sit on a table. In the lower foreground a golden pedestal holds a small gold figure. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 17, 2025 10:12:53 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-17A woman with grey hair in a long braid, wearing a white saree with gold border and bare feet, stands beside a dark deity murti draped in red cloth and pours liquid from a brass vessel over its head during abhishekam. The murti sits within an ornate gold arch framed by an orange backdrop. Small gold figures and a gold shrine model stand on a wooden platform in front. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 31, 2025 9:59:50 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-31A woman with grey hair in a braid, wearing a white sari with gold border, pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark murti seated on a golden throne. The deity is dark-stone with multiple arms holding a trident-like staff, draped in red cloth, with milky liquid streaming down. In front, a golden tray holds a small golden kalasha-shaped object, figurines and a red cloth. Orange and gold temple decor surrounds the murti. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:52:25 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2024-09-20A woman with grey hair in a low bun, wearing a white sari with gold-bordered pallu and kasavu-style trim, pours water from a brass vessel over a black stone deity murti draped in red cloth. The murti stands before an arched golden frame against an orange backdrop. In the foreground on a brass plate sits a golden sri yantra-shaped object beside a small golden figure. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 20, 2024 10:52:04 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-20