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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti being bathed in milk during abhishekam. The multi-armed bronze-gold figure, shown in a dynamic standing pose with a fierce expression, has white milk streaming down its face, chest, waist and legs. A hand in a white cloth with red-and-gold border, wearing bangles and a rudraksha bracelet, pours from a golden vessel above the figure's head. Behind it stands an ornate gold arch against a black sparkling backdrop and purple drape. No person's face is visible.

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Close photo of a gilded bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva in dancing pose, its face painted and adorned with a jatamakuta crown, being bathed with white liquid poured from a cloth-wrapped vessel held by a hand at the upper right. The murti's raised hand, arms and ornate prabhavali halo are visible, with milky liquid running down its torso and legs. A brass bowl sits at the lower left edge. The worshipper's forearm bears white horizontal tripundra markings. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual; no other people are visible.A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a multi-armed standing deity with a tall crown, being bathed with yellow liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a hand at the upper left. The statue stands on a pedestal before a purple cloth and a dark sparkling backdrop, with an ornate gold arch behind. A person in a white garment with red and yellow border is partly visible at the left edge, pouring the abhishekam. Yellow liquid streams down the statue's arms, chest and legs onto the base.2026-01-10A photograph of a gilded bronze deity murti of a multi-armed standing form holding a trident and other implements, with a flame-like crown and an arched golden backdrop. A milky white liquid. The statue stands on a lotus-patterned pedestal against a dark purple cloth. Only partial hands and forearms of one person are visible; no full faces appear.December 08 20112011-12-08November 01 20162016-11-01ADIKAILASA on 8/21/20212021-08-21A gilded bronze deity murti of Kalabhairava stands on a lotus-patterned pedestal before a purple velvet backdrop and an ornate golden arch. The figure has a flaming crown, multiple arms holding a trident, a sword, a damaru-like object and a lamp, and a snake-like ornament, with red kumkum marks on the forehead and body. Milk or abhishekam liquid and scattered red petals cover the base. On the left, a priest in white dhoti with white sacred markings on his arm reaches up to the arch, while a brass kalasha sits at the lower right.Feb 6 2022 sripuram2022-02-06ADIKAILASA on 8/21/20212021-08-21Jan 29 2022 sripuram2022-01-29November 17 20212021-11-17 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded Nataraja-style bronze murti of Shiva dancing, its face, chest and outstretched arms coated in flowing white milk-like abhishekam liquid. The deity wears a tall crown with a skull ornament, large radiating flame-like arch behind the head, and a snake draped over the shoulder and waist. A pinkish human finger is visible at the lower left edge. The statue is the only figure in view, so no physical person is counted beyond the partially visible hand.