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Abhishekam being performed before a golden murti of a standing deity with a crown, flanked by two smaller orange-draped attendant figures on a gilded pedestal. A shaved-headed priest in an orange robe pours liquid from a silver vessel from the left, while another priest in white dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl pours from a silver pot on the right. Behind them a red and gold shrine arch frames a large deity murti with a blue-clad consort and a seated figure in a tall crown, decorated with white and pink flower garlands. The scene shows a temple ritual with flowers and orange cloth draped over the statues.

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A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze murti of a four-armed deity with a trident and flag, flanked by two smaller bronze figures, on a carved wooden stand inside a temple shrine. Behind them, a large gilded arch frames a pair of ornate deity figures decorated with garlands in yellow, purple and red, and a golden kalasha sits on a red-draped altar. Brass lamps stand at the sides and metal bowls rest on the floor, indicating an abhishekam ritual. A small white statue in orange robes sits behind the priest, and the priest's face is turned away.2010-11-12A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl pours water from a brass vessel over a golden murti of a standing deity with a trident-like staff, flanked by two smaller golden attendant figures on a carved wooden stand, as part of an abhishekam. Behind them, a large golden shrine houses seated deity murtis draped in red cloth, adorned with yellow and purple garlands and a golden kalasha-shaped peetha. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and steel bowls sit on the floor. A small white and orange sannyasi statue sits in the background, which is not a physical person in the scene. Only one physical person is present.2010-11-12A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes stands at left pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a golden standing deity murti with two attendant figures, all on a gilded base. Behind them, a large shrine holds two crowned deity figures in blue and yellow garments with flower garlands, one seated on a serpent-hooded throne. A green-robed figure stands at the right edge. The scene suggests abhishekam at a temple shrine.2011-10-07A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze murti of a four-armed deity flanked by two smaller figures, placed on a carved wooden stand in a temple shrine. Behind them stands a large golden arch framing a red-draped altar with a golden deity pair and a garlanded seated figure in orange robes with rudraksha beads on a white plinth. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from the altar, with brass lamps on either side and metal bowls on the floor. The priest is performing an abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the murti. Appearance is not sufficient to identify the seated figure as a person; the priest's role is shown only.2010-11-12A shaven-headed young priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace pours liquid over a golden murti of a deity with a tall crown and spear, flanked by two smaller golden female figures in deep maroon garments. The statues stand on a dark stone pedestal wreathed in yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Behind them a white and orange seated figure with a saffron turban is shown as a depiction, while red drapery and gold decoration frame the scene. The surfaces are glistening with abhishekam liquid and scattered offerings.2010-11-12December 08 20112011-12-08November 12 20102010-11-12February 09 20122012-02-09November 12 20102010-11-12November 01 20112011-11-01October 06 20112011-10-06A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl pours water from a white vessel over a gilded murti group in a temple shrine, with water streaming over the figures. The central deity stands holding a trident-like staff, flanked by smaller attendant figures, all in gold tones beneath an ornate golden arch. Brass kalashas with green leaves and a coconut sit on a shelf behind, with a grey granite wall and red curtain at left. The scene shows abhishekam being performed to a deity murti in a temple setting.2011-11-01