Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of an abhishekam being performed at an outdoor stage in front of an orange backdrop. A figure in a flowing red robe with long dark hair pours water from a brass vessel over a dark metal deity murti of a standing figure with a trident and crown, decorated with red flower garlands and green leaves. Behind, a second person in a white dhoti and a beaded mala stands near the murti. A gold-ornamented pedestal and a small handbell sit in the foreground. Water droplets are visible in the air.

More like this

Open the gallery
A person in a red draped garment with a gold-and-red garland and gold bracelets pours liquid from a silver vessel over a dark metal deity murti standing on a gold-decorated base. The murti wears a crown, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and is garlanded with red flower strings with green leaves. Beside it a second person in white dhoti and gold chain holds a green coconut. A small bell sits on the gold altar, and a large orange banner with a portrait and Kannada script stands behind. A large orange-and-gold shield-shaped object is at the right edge.2010-10-17A person in a red dhoti and red shawl with a gold armband and a rudraksha-style red bead necklace pours liquid from a silver vessel over a gold-faced deity murti on a gold-trimmed pedestal. The murti is dark, wears a tall crown and holds a trident and other ritual emblems, decorated with red flower garlands and mango leaves. Behind, a second person in white clothing and a gold necklace holds a green coconut. A large banner shows an orange-robed figure, and a gold ceremonial fan stands at the right. This appears to be abhishekam of a deity murti, shown with a banner in Kannada script.2010-10-17A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a bronze deity murti standing on a gold-ornamented platform. A person in a red saffron garment with a beaded necklace and gold armlet pours liquid from a golden vessel over the murti's head, while a second person in white dhoti and white shawl stands behind it. The murti holds a trident-like staff and is garlanded with red flowers, with green leaves at its base. A gold ceremonial fan stands at the right against a red and orange backdrop, and a blue curtain and haze fill the background.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a stage backdrop. A person in a red sari-style garment and a red-and-gold beaded necklace pours liquid from a small silver vessel over a dark-coloured deity murti with a golden crown, trident and garlands of red flowers. The murti stands on a gold-embossed pedestal decorated with leaves. A second person in white dhoti and a gold chain holds a green coconut beside it. Seated devotees in orange garments are at the lower left and bottom. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in orange robes, with Kannada script on the side of the banner.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A figure in a red draped garment with long, wavy dark hair and a gold bangle pours water from a brass kalasha over a metallic deity murti wearing a crown, holding a staff and a conch-like emblem, and draped with pink flower garlands. A second man in white ritual clothes with a shaved head and a red tilak stands behind, eyes lowered, assisting. A gold-patterned altar edge sits in the foreground, a blue curtain and an orange painted backdrop behind. This appears to be an abhishekam during a Dasara celebration, with a person candidate performing the pouring.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of an abhishekam on a stage at a Dasara celebration. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red vermilion dot on his forehead wears a red shawl draped over a red garment, a gold ornamental armband and a gold-bead necklace with rudraksha-style beads. He pours water from a brass pot over a dark deity murti with a crown, holding a trident-like staff, flanked by gold ornamental arms and pink flower garlands. Behind him, two men in white dhotis and shawls stand or bow, and an orange and red backdrop with Kannada script is visible. A gold-and-brass pedestal sits in front.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A person with long dark hair, a red bindi and a red draped garment with gold armband and gold bead necklace pours water from a green coconut over a metal deity murti standing on a gold pedestal. The murti wears a crown, holds a trident and is garlanded with red flowers. A second person in white clothing stands behind, and a large orange portrait banner fills the background. This appears to be an abhishekam offering at a stage setting.2010-10-17