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A photograph of a golden metal deity murti with four arms, holding a trident and other implements, being bathed with water poured from a golden vessel held by a hand in an orange sleeve at upper left. A second smaller golden figure in a deep maroon garment stands beside it, also drenched with flowing water. Grey stone wall with carved floral panel behind.

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November 12 20102010-11-12A priest in an orange dhoti and shawl pours yellow liquid from a golden pot over a golden metal murti of a standing deity with a crown, multiple arms and a red-lipped face. Two smaller gilded attendant figures in maroon garments with gold necklaces flank the central image. The figures stand before a grey stone wall with carved relief panels, and red and yellow floral garlands and red fabric appear in the background. The scene shows an abhishekam ritual in progress.2010-11-12A golden deity murti with a tall crown, four arms holding a spear-like staff, a mace-like club and a raised trident-like emblem, being bathed in a liquid poured from a white cloth or conch-shaped vessel held by a hand at top left. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, wearing crowns, maroon garments and gold pendant necklaces, also glistening with the pouring liquid. The stone platform behind is grey and carved, with orange and red offerings blurred at the top. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the murti. No people are physically identifiable as a person; the only human element is the hand pouring.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A person in an orange saffron garment with a gold rudraksha-style necklace pours a golden liquid from a gold kalasha over a gilded deity murti standing on a stone base. The murti holds a trident and other ritual objects and wears a crown. Beside it stands a second gilded figure in a maroon garment and crown, holding a small ritual vessel. The figure pouring is shown only from the arm and torso, with rings on the hand. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the murti.2010-11-12A golden metal deity murti of a multi-armed god, with a tall crown, green-painted eyes and red lips, is being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from a golden vessel held by a person's hand at the upper left. The person wears an orange garment and rings. Two smaller silver-toned attendant figures in maroon cloth with gold necklaces flank the central murti. The murti holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. Behind are orange and red cloths, marigold garlands and a large golden vessel. Deity murti shown, not a living person.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A golden bronze murti of Murugan standing centrally on a lotus pedestal, holding a spear-like vel in one hand and a flag-like banner in another, with a peacock-like carved figure beside him. Flanking him are two smaller golden figures in maroon garments with gold pendant necklaces. A hand in a gold-coloured vessel pours a stream of yellow liquid. A blurred orange-robed figure sits in the background among garlands and red flowers.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a set of three metal murti figures. A person in an orange garment pours liquid from a gold pot over the central standing deity, a four-armed figure with a tall crown and a spear, flanked by two female figures in maroon sarees with white powder or milk streaming over all three. A small animal figure stands at the base beside the central deity. Yellow flowers rest on the pedestal, and grey carved stone wall panels form the background.2010-11-12A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a gilded metal murti of a multi-armed deity with a tall crown and red lips. A person in orange clothing with a saffron-coloured wrap pours liquid from a gold kalasha pot over the statue's head. The person wears a ring and a gold necklace; only the arm, hand, and torso are visible. The statue holds a trident, a sword-like weapon, and other implements, and has gold jewellery. The background is grey stone with carved relief detail.2010-11-12