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A man in an orange saffron robe pours water from a golden vessel over a silver-toned deity murti during an abhishekam ritual. Water streams down over the metallic figure, which has a crown and ornate ornaments. Behind them is a gold-framed ornate arch with carved stone walls. The man has dark curly hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and a red-maroon sash is tied at his waist. Gold-toned metal ornamentation and a bright lamp are visible at the edge of the frame.

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December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam ritual. A bare-chested priest in a rust-coloured dhoti pours water from a silver kalasha over a golden metal deity murti standing on a draped white cloth. Behind, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-yellow marigold and white flower garland sits on a gold-ornate peetha/throne backed by a red cushion, with bangles on the wrists. Flowers adorn the throne and a small brass lamp stand is visible at left. Warm orange lighting fills the room.2012-01-08November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a golden statue. A devotee in an orange and yellow saffron-toned garment with gold beaded necklaces and a gold bracelet pours water from a golden kalasha pot over the head of a gilded statue with flowing hair, hands folded in anjali at its chest. Water streams down the figure. Blurred red offerings and a dark stone shrine element appear in the background.2010-12-19A shaven-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, pours water from a brass vessel over a golden statue of a standing sage. The statue wears a white dhoti with gold borders and has its right hand raised in abhaya gesture, set within an ornate gold arched frame. Behind them hang strings of rudraksha beads, orange-red cloth and a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A white marble seated figure sits at the lower right. This is an abhishekam being performed on a sage statue in a temple setting.2011-03-03 +1 copiesClose photo of a gilded metal deity murti being bathed with water during abhishekam. A person in an orange sari with a gold-and-green border and dark bangles pours water from a vessel over the murti's head. The murti has a crown, large eyes and a trident held in one hand. Blurred background shows other people, one with dark hair in a light shirt, and orange fabric.2012-01-08A priest in orange robes and a gold-beaded necklace pours water from a gold kalasha over the head of a golden-toned statue. The statue, with long hair and one raised hand, is being given abhishekam, and water splashes around it. A devotee-style figure in orange and gold stands on the left, with a small framed photo visible on the necklace. Behind them are a red cloth backdrop, stone pillars and orange offerings.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19A photograph of an abhishekam ritual at a temple. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a gold-toned sacred thread pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a golden standing statue of a figure with raised hand in abhaya gesture, wearing a yellow dhoti. Behind it, a deity murti with a tall crown and purple and gold garments is garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. A white cloth-draped altar holds brass pots, and red temple walls with carved panels frame the scene. No living person is seated behind the altar in clear view beyond the priest.2010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20072007-02-23