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Close photo of a small bronze Krishna murti standing on a round base in a dancing pose, one leg raised, flute-like arm gesture, being bathed by a hand pouring liquid from an ornate golden vessel. Flower garlands of pink and white blossoms surround the base, with a red cloth and marigold garlands blurred in the background. The scene shows the offering of churanabhishekam during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations. No people visible except the hand pouring.

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AUGUST 30 20212021-08-30A brass or bronze murti of child Krishna in a dancing pose, one leg raised and arms outstretched, stands on a pedestal being bathed by a hand pouring liquid from an ornately embossed metal vessel. Pink and white flowers are arranged around the base, and a red cloth and blurred flower garlands fill the background. The offering is churanabhishekam, a ritual bathing of the Krishna murti.2021-08-30AUGUST 30 20212021-08-30A small brass or bronze murti of baby Krishna in a dancing pose, one leg raised and arms outstretched, is being bathed with a thin stream of liquid poured from a golden vessel held by a hand at top right. The figure stands on a round base surrounded by pink and white flower garlands, with red cloth and brass pots blurred behind. This is a Krishna Janmashtami abhishekam offering of churanabhishekam, with the poured offering running down the murti.2021-08-30AUGUST 30 20212021-08-30AUGUST 30 20212021-08-30A photograph of a Krishna Janmashtami abhishekam: a small brass or bronze murti of child Krishna in a dancing pose, standing on a round base strewn with pink and white flowers, is being bathed with a pale liquid poured from an ornately engraved golden vessel held by a hand at upper right. A partial face of a person is visible at the right edge. Behind the murti are a terracotta pot with white painted patterns, topped with yellow marigold garlands, and a red cloth with more flowers. The bottom caption reads Krishna Janmashtami - Offering of Churanabhishekam.2021-08-30A small golden-brown metal statue of dancing child Krishna stands on a round pedestal, one leg raised, with a topknot and a beaded waist cord, while a silver-engraved vessel pours a thick golden liquid over his outstretched arm during churanabhishekam. The pedestal is strewn with pink and white flowers, and a red cloth and marigold garlands fill the blurred background. A caption in the lower area reads Krishna Janmashtami - Offering of Churanabhishekam. No physical people are clearly visible; only hands holding the vessel appear at the edge.2021-08-30AUGUST 30 20212021-08-30AUGUST 30 20212021-08-30AUGUST 30 20212021-08-30A golden metal deity murti of child Krishna stands centrally, decorated with white flower petals and a red tilak on the forehead, with hands raised in blessing. An arm in orange cloth and rudraksha mala pours or offers flower petals over the murti, while a bronze tray and a hand holding a bowl appear at left. Behind are garlands of white jasmine and pink and red flowers, and a warm glow of small lights. The caption reads Krishna Janmashtami - Offering of Churanabhishekam.2021-08-30