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Close view of a temple ritual. A person in an orange-red sari and gold bangle, with a beaded bracelet on the wrist, pours or sprinkles yellow liquid over a golden kalasha-style pot and an idol. Yellow marigold flowers are scattered over the golden peetha and base. An orange cloth drapes over the murti, and a gold ornate pedestal fills the foreground. Yellow abhishekam offerings drip down the statue.

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Close view of a turmeric-covered deity murti standing on a tiered yellow pedestal decorated with yellow flowers and petals. A dark-skinned hand with a bangle, on the left edge, scatters petals or turmeric paste. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central statue, one on the right wearing a long necklace and jewelled ornaments, all coated in saffron-yellow paste that drips down the orange-yellow cloth. Grey wall behind. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical person is counted beyond the hand.2011-10-07A close view of a deity murti covered in yellow turmeric paste during a ritual. A hand, wearing a gold bangle and red-sleeved arm at left, presses turmeric onto a stepped pedestal base. The standing figure wears a saffron-orange draped cloth and a rudraksha-style red-and-gold bead mala. To the right, a smaller companion figure with a crown-like headdress and jewelled necklaces is also coated in yellow paste. The plain grey stone wall behind is visible. No physical people are fully shown except the partial hand and arm.2011-10-07A close photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a tall black Shiva lingam, which is being poured over with thick golden-yellow liquid. A hand holding a silver vessel with a decorated rim pours the liquid from above. The hand bears white vibhuti markings and beaded bracelets. Behind the lingam, a gilded throne or peetha with ornate golden carvings is visible, and a figure in saffron-orange robes sits beside it. Another person in white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth and yellow sash stands on the right near a wooden side table. Gold-plated metal decorations and a red pillar frame the scene.2011-09-19Close photograph of a turmeric-yellow liquid being poured over a dark green statue or linga during an abhishekam. Thick yellow fluid cascades down in sheets and splashes, with green-tinged streaks visible in the flow. At left, a person in a maroon sari with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and bangles pours from a vessel. Behind, a figure in a sparkling embellished pink and gold garment with beadwork at the shoulders stands near other devotees in ornate ceremonial clothing. Warm stage lighting highlights the ritual.2017-02-24September 21 20172017-09-21A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. A man with long, voluminous dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands at left, wearing an orange sleeveless top, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and a rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. He tilts a silver-gold kalasha pot with both hands, pouring a stream of yellow liquid down onto a tall linga-shaped stone. Other saffron-robed people stand behind him. On the right, a red and gold silk sari-draped figure and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hang near a brass lamp stand. The background is dark.2010-02-12A close action photo of an abhishekam: a figure in orange robes with a gold-brown necklace of beads pours golden liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone linga. Thick yellow-gold liquid cascades down the stone, blurred by motion. A blurred orange-robed figure stands behind, and a polished brass lamp stand with a lit flame appears at right against a black background.2010-02-12A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe pours yellow liquid from a large embossed silver vessel over a tall yellow-coated shivalinga. Behind, a golden deity murti is draped with red and gold-bordered cloth and decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and pink flowers. A second attendant in orange, holding a smaller silver pot, stands at the left edge. The scene depicts a linga abhishekam ritual in a temple setting.2010-02-12A person in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair pours a liquid from a silver vessel over a dark stone linga. Red and gold patterned silk drapes the base beside marigold and mixed garland decorations. Behind, a large golden deity murti wears a crown and ornate jewels, with a gold hand raised. The figure wears a gold necklace and a shawl. Abhishekam is being performed.2010-02-12June 27 20132013-06-27October 06 20112011-10-06A hand pours thick golden-orange liquid from a large brass kalasha pot over a golden murti of a deity. The murti is a small seated or kneeling figure with a crown, wearing a deep maroon cloth and holding a ceremonial staff-like object. Beside it stands a larger gilded deity figure with a trident-like staff and raised hand, ornate jewelry and a halo-like crown. A grey stone wall forms the background. The ring-adorned hand belongs to an unseen person. This is abhishekam in progress.2010-11-12