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Abhishekam being performed on dark stone murti of deities in a temple shrine. At left, a person's hands pour water from a golden vessel over a small black figure, with water streaming down. In the centre stands a four-armed black stone murti wearing a yellow dhoti and a conical crown, holding a weapon-like object raised in one hand and a staff with a flag behind. At right, a second dark murti in a crown and maroon garment holds a small pot. Red damask curtains and a yellow wall form the backdrop, with garlands and brass lamps visible at upper left.

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