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Close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a tall conical crown and carved face, being bathed by a liquid poured from above by a hand at the top of the frame, consistent with abhishekam. Blurred background shows figures in orange and saffron clothing beside glowing lights and garlands.

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January 08 20122012-01-08Close-up photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark, glossy black stone deity murti. A hand adorned with a metal bangle pours a dark liquid over the head of the murti, which is dressed in a red cloth draped over the shoulders and silver ornaments at the shoulder and ear. Blurred golden lights and an orange-robed figure appear in the background.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08January 08 20122012-01-08Close-up photo of a metal deity murti with a tall crown being bathed with a golden liquid poured from a decorative silver vessel held by a hand at the upper left. The liquid streams down over the crown and face of the figure. The background is a blurred orange and yellow backdrop with partial white Tamil script. No people are clearly visible except the pouring hand.2011-12-08November 25 20132013-11-25January 08 20122012-01-08A close photograph of a golden-green metal deity murti being anointed, with a hand pouring liquid over its raised head and crown. The statue wears ornate shoulder pieces, a necklace and earrings, and holds a hand raised in a mudra. Behind it, blurred figures in orange and saffron robes wearing red and white flower garlands are seated, with a warm golden backdrop and a partly visible second statue hand at left.2012-01-08A photo of a bronze deity murti with a crown-like headdress being bathed with water poured from a metal vessel held by a hand at upper left. The murti has a trident-like finial at its left and right sides. Behind it, a blurred background shows orange and red tones with a row of red flowers. No human face is clearly visible in focus.2012-01-08Close-up photograph of a bronze-coloured deity murti being bathed with liquid during abhishekam. The murti has a tall crown, a calm face, and multiple arms holding objects, including a raised tall staff-like implement and a flame-shaped item at its right side. A human hand pours a stream of liquid from above onto the head, and the metal glistens with wet sheen. Blurred pink and orange background with a tray of red flowers at upper right. The photo is an abhishekam ritual image.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08