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A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at a marigold-decorated stone shrine, pouring liquid from a copper vessel over a golden deity murti standing on a golden base. Garlands of orange, yellow, white and purple flowers hang behind the shrine, and water runs down its stone surface. Seated devotees fill tiered stone steps in the background, some in white and some in pink and green saris, watching the abhishekam ritual.

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December 17 20162016-12-17Outdoor abhishekam at a large open-air shrine. A shaved-headed priest, bare-chested and wearing an orange dhoti, pours liquid from a metal pot over a golden deity murti standing on a gold-coloured base. The shrine is draped with marigold and mixed garland strands in orange, yellow, white and purple, and the wet stone floor reflects the offerings. Behind the shrine, tiered steps hold seated devotees. To the left, another bare-chested figure in orange wraps stands beside brass vessels. Brass pots sit at the bottom left.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands in shallow water pouring liquid from a metal pot over a golden deity murti on a gold pedestal. The murti is draped with marigold and white garlands, and orange, yellow and purple garlands hang in tiers behind it against a dark stone shrine. A second priest in orange cloth is partly visible at left beside a metal vessel. Tiered steps behind hold several dozen seated devotees in bright clothing, and a railing and orange plastic containers sit at right. The scene suggests an abhishekam at a riverside ghat.2016-12-17Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis perform abhishekam at a stone shrine draped with marigold and orange garlands and purple-white flower strands. The standing priest, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a brass vessel over a gilded deity murti on a golden base, while a kneeling priest in front of brass pots works beside him. Golden liquid and petals run across the floor. Tiered stone steps behind a metal railing hold seated devotees in mixed clothing, including pink and green saris.2016-12-17December 15 20162016-12-15A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti stands barefoot beside a golden deity murti, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over the figure while water and yellow flower petals fall around it. Behind him, a wall of marigold and purple garlands drapes a dark stone lingam structure. In the background, rows of seated devotees and white metal railings are visible.2016-12-16A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone shivalinga draped with garlands of purple, magenta and yellow flowers. A shirtless man in an orange dhoti pours liquid from a brass vessel over a small gold deity murti standing on a gold pedestal, with water splashing down. Brass buckets sit in the foreground, and white steel staircases with tiered seating behind are filled with people in orange and red clothing.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A bald priest with white vibhuti markings on his forehead, shoulders and arms performs abhishekam on a gilded deity murti, pouring water from a brass vessel over the statue. He wears an orange dhoti with red borders and a rudraksha mala around his neck. The deity is garlanded with white, pink and purple flower garlands and holds a flower garland in one hand. Behind him hangs a wall of marigold, white and purple flower garlands, and in the background seated devotees watch from tiered steps. Water sprays off the statue onto a golden pedestal.2016-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19December 16 20162016-12-16