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A 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.

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A 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.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.2026-01-10A 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 bronze deity murti with multiple arms and a flaming crown stands on a gold-rimmed tray filled with white liquid, during a puja at a temple. Its raised hands hold a trident and other implements, and a red offering is tied near its arm. Behind it, a black stone Nandi with a green and gold cloth sits on a purple brocade base, and a figure in a green and gold silk sari with a jeweled necklace is partly visible at the top. A partly visible priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at the left edge, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom. The deity is.2022-04-23A close photograph of a small gilded metal murti of a multi-armed deity standing on a tiered square pedestal, with a flared arch of petals behind it. A hand holding a metal vessel pours yellow liquid. The deity holds a staff topped with a trident and other implements in its hands, and the surface around it is wet with liquid. No people are visible apart from the hand, and no a person candidate appears.2025-02-21A brass or bronze murti of a multi-armed deity, standing on a pedestal in a temple shrine, is being bathed with liquid poured from a vessel held by a hand at the top left. The figure holds a trident, a staff and other implements, wears a flared crown and a garland, and stands on a small decorated base with pink flowers. Liquid streams down over the figure and into a golden tray, indicating abhishekam. Behind it sit a golden-coloured seated deity and orange marigold garlands, with a blue and gold sari visible at the right edge. Ritual puja is taking place at a black tiled altar.2021-09-28A gilded metal deity murti of a multi-armed standing figure, decorated with flower and fruit offerings, stands on a pedestal before a gold-embossed arch and a sparkling silver-sequin backdrop with purple velvet draping. Several arms hold a trident-like weapon, a bell, a bowl and a dagger-like object, and the figure wears an ornate necklace and a crown-like headdress with a flower garland. Scattered petals and offerings lie at the base. A person in white clothing is partially visible at the left edge.2026-01-10December 08 20112011-12-08Close 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.November 01 20162016-11-01A gilded metal standing deity murti of Bhikshatanamurthy, a four-armed Shiva form, is being bathed in abhishekam by a priest. The figure holds a trident in one hand and a drum-like object in another, wears a necklace, armlets and a serpent around the waist, and stands on a kalasha-like pedestal supported by a small figure. A priest with bare upper body, sacred ash markings and rudraksha malas pours or applies liquid from the left edge. Ornate golden carved panels and colored glass cutouts form the background.2021-11-17 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a gilded bronze deity murti with a tall flame-like crown and a trident-shaped staff raised beside its head, its face and upper body streaked with white liquid. The dark background and gold-edged frame suggest a shrine. No physical people are visible.