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March 31 20202020-03-31A priest in a white dhoti and shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, pours liquid from a silver vessel held high over the head of a gilded metal deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon in the crown and a golden garland around the neck. Beside it stands another gilded murti in a tall crown wearing an orange-red cloth and a small gold pendant. The setting is a temple shrine with a dark stone arch and greenery visible behind the metal railing. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2011-09-19April 01 20202020-04-01April 01 20202020-04-01A close photo of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple procession setting. A hand with a gold bangle and bracelets touches the forehead of a smaller golden figure wearing a crown and a yellow-orange shawl, holding a spear-like staff. Behind it stands a taller golden murti in red and white cloth holding a spear and raised hand gesture. Ornate gold arches and gold-coloured vessels appear in the background.2011-11-01A priest in orange robes stands at left, pouring a golden-brown substance from a silver bowl onto a small metal deity murti. The central murti is a standing figure holding a trident-like staff and a sword, draped in orange cloth, with a crown and a bronze finish, and the substance coats its base and the two flanking smaller figures in orange garments. Behind them, larger deity figures in yellow, orange and blue garments are adorned with white flower garlands, and a green-robed figure stands in a niche at right. The setting is a temple shrine with carved stone and red and gold decorations. The image shows a ritual abhishekam being performed on the murti.2011-10-07Close-up photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a gilded metal deity murti. Two hands, one wearing a red-brown rudraksha mala bracelet on the wrist, pour water from a large white decorated conch-like vessel over the head of the figure. The murti has a crown, ornate gold jewellery, a raised hand holding a wheel-like emblem, and a red-painted mouth with a tilak on the forehead. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers, purple and teal cloth, and brass lamps. Water streams down the statue's face and shoulders.2013-10-13June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a bronze deity murti of Shiva with a trident and drum, shown against a black background. A person's hands, wearing gold bangles and an orange-and-yellow garment at the edge of the frame, pour a white liquid from a silver vessel over the head of the figure, which runs down its face and body. A second golden deity figure with a tall conical crown stands to the right. Only the arms and hands of the pouring person are visible; no full face is shown.2012-01-08June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesOctober 13 20132013-10-13June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copies