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March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA metal figure of a deity murti, gold-coloured with a tall crown and ornaments, stands on a silver-edged platform while golden liquid is poured over it from a brass pot. Two arms with a bangle and a ring hold the pot at upper left. Splashes of the golden liquid scatter around the figure. A red cloth and blurred temple pillars form the background. No people's faces are visible.2011-03-03December 23 20182018-12-23July 31 20172017-07-31July 31 20172017-07-31A golden-brown liquid. A pair of human hands holding a brass kalasha pours from above onto the head and shoulders of the figure, which has an open palm raised in blessing and wears a draped dhoti-style cloth. Behind it stand garlands of yellow and purple flowers and a seated white figure in orange robes, with orange silk drapes and brass vessels on a stone platform.2010-12-14Close photo of an abhishekam: a hand holding an ornate silver conch-shaped vessel pours a golden liquid over the head of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall crown and raised arms holding ritual objects. The hand wears bangles and orange-clad forearm is visible at left. A bright round light glows in the dark background.2011-12-20November 19 20182018-11-19A brass deity murti with four arms, holding a sword and other implements, is being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from a gold-coloured pot held by a priest's hands. The murti is draped in red cloth and stands in a gold-framed tray. A priest in an orange dhoti with red-and-gold border stands behind, one arm raised. Carved stone wall detail is visible behind. This is an abhishekam ritual with turmeric liquid being offered to the deity murti.2010-07-21December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copies