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A hand pours milk from a silver-toned vessel over a white-painted metal murti of Murugan/Subramanya holding a spear (vel) and a kalasha-like cup, standing in a decorated gold-and-red chariot-style setting. Milk runs down the murti's chest and drapes of red, pink and white cloth. Two gilded attendant figures in orange-saffron garments flank it, one holding a vessel and one holding a lamp-like object. Gold ornate arches frame the scene. Bangles and a beaded bracelet are visible on the pouring hand.

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A metal murti of the deity Murugan (Subramanya) with a spear (vel) and a rooster-crested flag is being bathed in milk during abhishekam. A hand pours white milk from a silver bowl over the figure's head and shoulders, while the statue wears a red and gold dhoti. Two smaller gilded attendant figures in saffron cloth flank it, and an ornate gold canopy frames the scene. No people are clearly visible beyond the pouring hand.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A person in an orange-red sari pours water from a metal vessel over a bronze murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan), shown standing with a spear (vel) and a flag-like ornament. Water cascades down the figure during abhishekam. Gold bangles are visible on the pouring arm, and a yellow flower lies at the base of the basin. The image is a photograph; the only physical person is the pourer, whose face is not visible.2011-11-01A metal murti of Lord Murugan (Subramanya) standing on a golden ratha or chariot is being bathed in milk. A hand in a gold bangle pours milk from a silver vessel over the figure's head and shoulders, so milk streams down the white-painted body. The deity wears a tall crown, holds a spear-like vel and a staff with a rooster-emblem flag, and is draped in red and white cloth. Two gilded attendant figures in orange garments flank it, one holding a lamp. The ornate gold chariot canopy and brass pots fill the background. Abhishekam ritual during a procession.2011-11-01October 07 20112011-10-07November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on two metal deity murti statues, one a female form with a tall crown and one a male form holding a spear-like staff, both coated in white milk. A priest in an orange dhoti and saffron cloth, wearing a gold-link ceremonial necklace and a bracelet, pours milk from a gold kalasha vessel onto the female statue, which runs down its body and the peetha base decorated with flowers. A small animal figure, possibly a peacock or bird, stands beside the male statue. Blurred orange and red fabric and a glowing lamp appear in the background. No living person's face is visible apart from the priest's hands and arms.2010-11-12October 07 20112011-10-07A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi under a large tree. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow cloth sash stands on the left, raising a golden kalasha with both hands and pouring milk over the statue's head. The white liquid streams down the black stone figure, which holds a rudraksha-style mala and a drum in its raised hands. Green leaves and branches form the backdrop, with an ornate silver-covered arch behind.2010-07-15A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a white-painted metal deity murti standing centre frame, holding a trident-like staff, a drum-shaped object and a flag-like emblem, with a dog-like vahana at its feet. A pair of gold-toned female figures in maroon sarees with gold pendant necklaces stand on either side. A bare arm in a silver bangle pours milk from a gold kalasha over the central figure's head, and the liquid splashes down its body. Marigold garlands in yellow and purple decorate the base. Behind, a blurred seated figure in orange robes and a white beard sits before golden and red draperies and garlands.2010-11-12A hand pours milk from a brass pot over a white-painted metal murti of a standing deity with a tall crown, holding a trident and other weapons, during an abhishekam. Two golden figures in maroon garments with gold necklaces stand on either side, and a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala appears blurred in the background among marigold and rose garlands. Milk splashes over the central figure and a small bull stands at its foot.2010-11-12