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A black stone deity murti with a tall crown is being bathed with a stream of liquid poured from a vessel held by a hand at the upper left, with water splashing down over the head and chest. A small figure with a raised hand stands to the right, and a gold-toned ornate arch with carved figures frames the background against blue sky and green foliage. The scene appears to be an abhishekam ritual.

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February 05 20152015-02-05A black stone deity murti with a tall crown is being bathed as a hand at upper left pours liquid from a white vessel over its head and chest. The murti holds a discus (chakra) in one raised hand and a second attendant figure beside it. Golden ornamental carving and green foliage appear in the background. No people are visible apart from the hand. This outdoor abhishekam scene shows the statue, not a person.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Close-up of a polished black stone deity murti with a tall crown and ornate armlets, shown with an arm raised holding an object. A hand adorned with gold bangles reaches in from the upper right and touches the forehead of the murti, where a small orange tilak mark is visible. Gold-coloured ornamental backdrop and green leaves of a tree are behind the statue. No physical people are visible except the partial hand and arm of one devotee.2015-02-05Close photograph of a large black stone deity murti with a tall crown, broad shoulders, armour-like ornamented chest band and a long ceremonial sword or staff held upright. A hand with a bangle touches the forehead of the murti, where a yellow tilak or sindoor mark is applied. Behind it a gold-leaf backdrop and green trees are visible, with a red-rimmed plate or offering tray at the right edge. No people are visible apart from the hand.2015-02-05A photograph of a large polished black stone deity murti with a crown-like headdress and carved ornamental armour, standing outdoors among trees. A human hand with a red-and-gold bangle applies yellow turmeric or sandalwood paste to the statue's forehead. Behind it are ornate gold-coloured carved panels and a garland of white and red flowers at right. A copper or brass vessel rests on the statue's arm. No physical people are visible apart from the hand.2015-02-05February 07 20152015-02-07 +2 copiesFebruary 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Close-up photograph of a large dark stone deity murti standing outdoors beneath a leafy tree. The figure is bare-chested with ornate armbands, a sacred thread, and a jewelled crown. It holds a ceremonial weapon in one raised hand and a bow-like object in another, while a brown coconut is tied at its waist. Water streaks run down the black stone. No people are visible, and the statue is the only subject.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05