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A grey-haired woman in a white sari with gold border stands at a dark stone deity murti, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over its head and shoulders during abhishekam. The black murti with multiple arms holds a trident-like staff and is draped in red cloth, and the milky liquid runs down its body. In the foreground a brass plate holds a gold-toned yantra-shaped object and a small gold figure with red cloth. Behind the shrine is a gilded arched frame on an orange backdrop, with a magenta curtain and gold ritual lamp stand at left. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:52:22 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

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A 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 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 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 tied back in a bun, wearing a white sari with gold borders and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a golden vessel over a small golden Shiva lingam set in a shallow golden tray. The lingam is decorated with a red cloth. Behind her a black stone deity murti seated on a throne with a red drape stands under an ornate gold arch against an orange backdrop. The scene shows a Sukravara Abhishekam ritual. A timestamp reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:52:32 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-20A 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 gray hair pulled back in a bun pours liquid from a brass vessel over a black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne-like frame. She wears a white sari with gold borders and gold bangles. The murti is draped in orange cloth and wears a crown, with milky liquid running down its body. Small gold figures and a golden shrine-shaped kalasha sit on the base in front, with an oil lamp and brass pots visible at the left. A gold arched niche and a pink cloth frame the scene. A timestamp reads May 16, 2025 7:41:37 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-16A 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.2024-12-20A woman in a white sari with gold borders stands at left, bending forward and pouring milk from a gold vessel (kalasha) over a small sacred object on a brass tray during abhishekam. A black stone deity murti with a crown and multiple arms, draped in a red cloth, stands in a gold arched niche against an orange backdrop. A rudraksha mala hangs around her neck. A tiered white and gold shrine piece sits on the tray. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 20, 2024 Salem.2024-12-20A woman with grey hair pulled back in a braid stands at the left, wearing a white sari with gold borders, and pours liquid from a metal vessel over a dark stone deity murti seated on a throne. The murti is draped in red cloth and the liquid streams down its body, consistent with abhishekam. Beside it on a brass tray are a gold-coloured sri yantra and a small gold figure wrapped in red cloth. Behind is an orange-lined arched niche with gold ornamentation, a pink backdrop, and a brass lamp stand. A sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH at the top left, and a timestamp at the bottom reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:54:53 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-20A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a shrine. An elderly woman with grey hair, wearing a white sari with gold borders and a rudraksha mala, stands barefoot and pours water from a brass vessel over a dark black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne with a red draped cloth. Below, a small golden figure and a white and gold shivalinga-like object sit on an orange platform, with a red cloth around a small pillar. Gold arched frame and orange backdrop behind. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 6, 2024 11:02:43 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 235.0m, Speed 0.0km/h, Index number 296.2024-06-12A 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 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.2024-12-20