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A photograph of a temple shrine where an elderly woman with grey hair, wearing a white sari with a gold border, pours water from a brass vessel over a dark stone deity murti with multiple arms. The murti is draped in an orange-red cloth and set within an ornate gold arched frame against an orange backdrop. In front of it are smaller brass and metal figurines, some draped in red cloth, and a white conical object. A wooden stool stands at right. No identifiable a person depiction is visible.

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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti being bathed with water poured from above. A person in a white sari with a grey-streaked bun stands at the left, reaching in with a hand and forearm to pour liquid over the murti's head. The black murti wears a red-orange cloth and has several arms. It sits in a gold-ornate arched niche with an orange backdrop, flanked by silver and bronze figures, including a small silver Ganesha in front and red-draped metal figures at the base. The scene is an abhishekam ritual.2025-11-28A photograph inside a shrine: a dark stone deity murti with multiple arms, draped in a red cloth, sits within an ornate gold arched niche against an orange backdrop. A woman with grey hair, wearing a white garment and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, leans in from the left and holds a brass bowl near the smaller brass figurines arranged on the altar in front. Red cloths are draped over several of the small metal figures. The scene suggests a puja at a home or temple altar.2025-11-28A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch against an orange cloth backdrop, draped in red-orange silk, with multiple arms holding ritual objects. In front, a cluster of small brass and silver metal figures with red cloth garments stands on a tray. At left, an elderly woman with grey hair, wearing white, pours water from a brass vessel over the murti's offerings. Green floor and an orange cloth hanging on the right complete the temple setting.2025-11-28A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. An elderly man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a dark stone deity murti draped in orange cloth. The murti stands within an ornate gold-painted arched niche. Smaller bronze and brass deity figurines stand in front, some with orange cloth, and a bronze Ganesha figure is visible at lower centre. The liquid runs down the murti's body, staining the orange drape.2025-11-28A photograph inside a shrine. A dark stone deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a red draped cloth, sits within an ornate gold arched frame against an orange backdrop. In front, many small brass and gold metal figures are arranged on the altar, several draped in red cloth. On the left, an elderly person with grey hair, wearing a white garment and dark beaded malas around the neck, leans forward and holds a brass pot with both hands, appearing to pour or offer something over the altar.2025-11-28A woman in a white sari with a gold border leans forward at a shrine, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a dark bronze deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red cloth and a tall crown, with raised arms holding objects. Gold-coloured metal figurines with red cloths are arranged in front, and an ornate gilded arch frames the shrine against an orange backdrop. This appears to be a ritual abhishekam, offering liquid to the deity.2025-11-28A photograph of a woman in a white sari with gold border pouring water from a brass vessel over a black deity murti in an orange draped cloth, seated within an ornate gold arched niche against a gold wall. Small gold figures and a gold shivalinga-style object sit on a white marble platform in front. A timestamp reads May 16, 2025 7:41:49 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. The image shows an abhishekam being performed.2025-05-16A man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth leans over an altar, pouring water from a brass vessel over a dark deity murti draped in red cloth. Gold-framed arched niches surround the altar, and several small golden and bronze deity figures with red cloth wraps stand in the foreground. Water streams down from the pot in a splash. The setting appears to be a temple abhishekam ritual. The man is partially visible, shown from the shoulders up, and the face is turned away from the camera. A rudraksha-style bead strand is visible near his waist.2025-11-28A 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.2024-09-20March 12 2022 sripuram2022-03-12March 12 2022 sripuram2022-03-12