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A man in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange shawl pours a liquid from a metal vessel over a gilded deity murti standing on a golden pedestal. He wears a long beaded necklace and a gold bracelet. Two smaller orange-draped gilded figures stand beside the central murti on a golden base. Behind them are a stone altar ledge, an ornate stone carved wall, a green-robed figure seated on a pink stand, and orange curtains at left.

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October 07 20112011-10-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam. A priest in orange ochre robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands at left, pouring liquid from a golden pot onto a golden murti group. The central figure is a deity standing with raised arms holding a trident and other implements, flanked by two smaller figures, with a small animal figure at the base. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang above. Behind them, a golden throne-like structure and a seated figure in orange robes with a saffron head covering sit on a red-draped altar. The seated figure is a statue, not a physical person. Stone walls with carved floral panels frame the scene.2010-11-12A shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, pouring a liquid from a golden vessel over a golden deity murti with a trident and two attendant figures in maroon garments on a carved wooden stand. Behind them, a large golden throne holds a seated figure in orange robes garlanded with purple and yellow flowers, with red drapery and tall brass oil lamps framing the shrine. Brass bowls sit on the wet stone floor, and a small brass lamp and offering plate rest on the right.2010-11-12 +1 copiesOctober 07 20112011-10-07A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and a brown undergarment pours liquid from a brass vessel over a small bronze murti of Murugan with a spear and attendants on either side, set on a stone plinth. Behind, a larger golden deity is draped in red cloth and garlanded with red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand around the shrine, with a silver tray of offerings at right. Only one person is visible.2010-11-12A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, performs aarti with a silver lamp before a metal utsava murti standing on a small red-based pedestal. Two smaller saffron-clad attendant figurines flank the murti on a gold-trimmed wooden stand. Behind is a shrine with a large deity murti draped in yellow and orange cloth and garlanded with white flowers, with a red curtain and stone carvings on the right. The man is standing barefoot on a wet stone floor. The deity figures are sculpted, not living people, so the count is one physical person.2011-10-07November 12 20102010-11-12A shaved-headed male priest in saffron-orange robes with a maroon-edged dhoti stands at left, pouring water from a brass vessel over a golden metal murti of a four-armed deity holding a trident and other implements, flanked by two smaller maroon-clad attendant figures on a carved stone pedestal. Behind them, a golden throne-like seat is decorated with garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers, and a white statue in saffron cloth sits within it. Gold lamps stand on the marble ledges around, and a small kalasha and offerings lie nearby. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam being performed.2010-11-12A young shaven-headed priest in an orange saffron robe with a dark maroon border pours yellow liquid from a brass kalasha vessel over a golden deity murti in a temple setting. The deity wears a crown and holds a trident-like staff, and a smaller golden figure in a red dress beside it holds a small ceremonial item. The priest wears a beaded necklace and a tilak mark, and holds a ceremonial staff with a golden top. Behind him, other priests in white dhotis stand near a red railing, and an orange-clothed figure appears at the upper right beside brass oil lamps and flower offerings. This appears to be an abhishekam anointing ritual.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12