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A hand pours a stream of yellow liquid from a gold vessel over a dark stone sculpture of deities and a tall black carved column on a black tray. Red rose petals are scattered across the yellow-stained base. In the blurred background a red draped cloth and a standing figure in a yellow-orange garment appear beside a small picture. The scene shows abhishekam being performed on a black murti.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 3/20/20212021-03-20KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 4/17/20212021-04-17KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/1/20222022-01-01KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 3/20/20212021-03-20 +2 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone deity murti. Two hands, one holding a metal vessel with an orange woven wicker wrapping, pour a milky white liquid over a standing black stone figure wearing a crown and ornaments. Other black stone murtis stand on red and white marble bases in the background, beside a yellow wall with framed pictures. No people are visible other than the pouring hands.2022-01-01Close photograph of a dark stone deity murti being bathed with yellow liquid. The figure has a tall conical crown, multiple arms and a broad face. A deep maroon cloth hangs behind and a shadowy figure's hand is visible at the top edge. No people are clearly visible in the scene beyond the hand.2022-01-01Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti being bathed during abhishekam, with white liquid poured over its crowned head and shoulders from a vessel held above by a person whose bare arm with a thin rose-gold bracelet is visible at the right edge. Ornate carved details, a tall crown-like headdress and a necklace are visible on the murti. Behind it, a printed portrait of a bearded man with raised hand and a red-and-gold garland hangs against a yellow wall. No other physical people are clearly visible beyond the pouring hand and arm.2022-01-31Photo 82836382022-07-16 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/31/20222022-01-31A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity with a tall conical crown is being bathed in liquid running down its body. Golden yellow streaks run down the figure's chest, arms and base. Only a partial view of a person's face and hand appears at the top edge, pouring from a vessel. Garlands or ornaments drape the figure's shoulders and waist, and the background is a warm glowing yellow.2022-01-01KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/14/20212021-01-14Dark stone deity murti figures on a wet abhishekam platform with water pouring over them. A standing four-armed figure at centre holds an object in one raised hand while water runs down its body, and a seated figure on an animal mount sits at left on a pinkish-orange base. Other carved stone forms, including a tall rounded stele and a large figure at right, are also doused with water. Burgundy drapery and a golden wall sit behind the sculptures. No people are visible.2022-08-26 +1 copies