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A photograph of a metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, both figures in a silver-gold finish, under an ornate arched metal canopy. Water or milk is poured from a silver vessel held by a hand at the top right, streaming down over the figures and their pedestal, consistent with abhishekam. The Shiva figure holds a trident-like object and a drum-like implement, and Parvati wears a white garment with gold border. Warm bokeh lights and an orange cloth appear in the blurred background. No people are clearly visible beyond the pouring hand and arm.

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Photograph of a metallic deity murti pair being bathed with milk or liquid poured from a vessel held above by a hand. The seated Shiva-form figure with a tall crown, four arms, and a holding a small drum-like instrument and a trident-like object, sits beside a smaller figure in a white draped cloth with a gold chain. Liquid streams down over the figures and onto the pedestal, indicating abhishekam. Warm bokeh lights and gold decorations fill the background. Two live people are not visible; only the hand pouring the liquid is partially shown.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close-up photograph of a gilt metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, both under a decorated arched canopy. Milky liquid. Shiva has a third eye marking, matted locks and a raised crown, and holds a damaru in one hand. Parvati wears white draped cloth and a gold pendant necklace. No living people are visible.2011-11-10Close photograph of a metal Shiva and Parvati murti being bathed in milk during abhishekam. A hand pours liquid from a polished silver vessel onto the head of the seated four-armed Shiva figure, which holds a damaru drum and a trident-like object, and the milk streams down over the metallic figures and the base. The consort figure beside him wears a white draped cloth with a gold border and a gold pendant necklace. Ornate brass arch and pillars frame the murti, and the blurred background suggests a temple setting. No living people are visible apart from the hand pouring.2011-11-10A metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, both bronze-gold, being bathed with liquid poured from a glass vessel held by a hand above their heads during abhishekam. Shiva has a tall crown, a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised palm; Parvati wears a conical crown, a white cloth draped over her and a pendant necklace. Water streams down over the figures onto the base. Golden arched frame with floral carving surrounds the scene, with a blurred background.2011-11-10Close photograph of a golden metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, under an ornate golden arch. Milky liquid is being poured over the Shiva figure's head from a glass vessel held by hands entering from above, so abhishekam is in progress. Shiva has a trident in one raised hand and a third eye on the forehead; Parvati wears a white sari with gold border and a gold pendant necklace. Liquid streams down onto the base. No people are visible beyond the hands at the top edge.2011-11-10Close photo of a metallic Shiva and Parvati murti in an arched ornate frame being bathed with milk from a silver vessel held by a hand at top. The deity murti sits seated with a trident and small drum, while the consort figure wears white cloth and a gold necklace. Milk streams down over both figures onto the stone pedestal. No living person's face is visible; only the hand pouring. Appears to be abhishekam ritual.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10