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A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a rectangular pedestal in front of a deep maroon velvet curtain. A brass vessel held by a hand above pours a thick yellow liquid. The murti has a tall crown, several arms holding implements, and a coiled serpent at its side. Only a single human hand is visible, and no people are otherwise shown.

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A dark stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) with a tall crown and a peacock mount is being bathed with a golden-yellow liquid poured from a vessel held by a person's hands at the upper right. The deity has multiple arms and is set against a deep maroon curtain. A person in white ritual clothing stands at the right edge, partially visible.2025-02-22A photograph of a dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity with a peacock mount being bathed in yellow liquid poured from a brass vessel wrapped in white cord, held by a hand from above. The deity stands on a pedestal against a deep maroon curtain, and a small white-clad figure is visible at the right edge. Yellow liquid runs over the head, chest and peacock base in a ritual abhishekam.2025-02-22A dark green stone murti of a multi-armed deity, with a crown and a peacock-like mount at its base, is being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from a shell or cup held by a person entering from the right. The person wears white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, bare upper body, and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck. The background is a dark maroon draped curtain. Visible ritual abhishekam is taking place.2025-02-22A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity with a tall crown is being bathed by a stream of water poured from a copper vessel held by a hand entering from the upper right. The figure stands on a coiled serpent base and holds ritual objects in its hands. The background is a deep maroon curtain. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to a deity murti.2024-07-27A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a dark pedestal before a white draped cloth. The deity wears a tall crown, has a red-orange tilak on the forehead and holds several arms in mudra and hand-held objects. A peacock with a curved neck and spread tail stands beside the figure. Yellow-green liquid. Fingers of a person holding a vessel appear at the top edge, and a red cloth is visible at the left. The scene suggests a Subrahmanya abhishekam, with the peacock as his vahana.KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 11/28/20202020-11-28A dark bronze deity murti, multi-armed with a tall crown, is being bathed in a stream of yellow liquid poured from a golden vessel held by a standing priest on the right. The priest's bare upper body shows a rudraksha-style bead mala and he wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered wrap, consistent with abhishekam ritual bathing. A deep maroon curtain forms the backdrop and the murti stands on a dark stepped pedestal on a wooden floor. The liquid runs down the figure and pools at its base.2025-01-25KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 6/28/20212021-06-28KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 5/14/20222022-05-14 +1 copiesA dark stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) stands with water pouring over it during abhishekam. The figure has multiple arms holding a staff and other objects, wears an ornate crown and elaborate jewelry, and stands beside a peacock carved at his side with a serpent at its feet. Water streams down the statue against a deep maroon curtain backdrop, and a person's arm reaches in from the upper right corner, pouring water. No people are otherwise visible.2025-01-25KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/8/20222022-01-08KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/29/20222022-01-29