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A young shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold waist sash and a rudraksha mala pours water from a silver vessel over a large black stone deity murti. The water streams down over the statue's head and arms in an abhishekam. The priest is a sannyasi or priest performing the ritual, and no identifiable a person figure is clearly present.

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November 25 20132013-11-25A photograph of a large black stone statue of a multi-armed deity, identified by its flaming crown and trident, standing inside a circular halo-like arch. A young shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a red sash stands at left, touching the statue's arm with one hand while holding a small object, with a tilak on his forehead and rudraksha-style bracelet on his wrist. The outdoor setting has a red-painted wall and metal grille behind the statue, with green foliage. The statue is a deity murti, not a live person, and the sannyasi is a devotee performing a puja-like act.2013-11-25A young shaven-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a pink sash and rudraksha mala stands at left, arms stretched forward, placing a white object onto the raised hands of a large black stone murti of Kalabhairava with a circular halo-like arch, a trident, and multiple arms. The stone deity wears a necklace and a crown-like headdress. Behind is a red-washed building wall with a barred window, and a partially visible second orange-robed figure stands at the lower left edge.2013-11-25A photograph of a young sannyasi in orange robes performing an aarti or lamp offering before a large black stone murti of Kalabhairava, a fierce form of Shiva standing within a circular halo of carved arch. The murti holds a trident and other weapons in multiple arms, wears a skull-like crown with flames, a red tilak, and heavy necklaces. The sannyasi holds a lit oil lamp raised toward the murti, wears orange cloth with a red-striped waistband, and has rudraksha beads on the wrists and neck. A red brick wall and metal grille form the backdrop.2013-11-25November 25 20132013-11-25A young man in orange saffron robes and a gold-beaded necklace pours water from a white conch shell over a black stone deity murti during an abhishekam. He stands beside a carved white stone arch amid green trees. Water streams down the dark carved figure, which has multiple arms and a crowned head. The man's gold bangles and wristwatch are visible as he holds the shell aloft.2011-12-28November 25 20132013-11-25A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold bead necklace, standing beside a large black stone deity murti. The priest holds a brass lamp-style vessel with bells, performing an arati-style offering toward the multi-armed black stone figure, which has a red tilak and a crown-like headdress. A silver-toned ornate arch frames the scene under trees. The murti sits on a dark pedestal with carved relief figures at its base.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A person in an orange sleeveless garment and matching orange wrap stands at left, lifting a silver vessel with both hands to pour liquid over a black stone deity murti. The liquid runs down the dark figure in streams, which suggests abhishekam. A gilded arched frame with carved lion-like figures surrounds the scene, with a maroon curtain and blue cloth behind. A coconut and a red flower sit at the base of the murti. The murti shows a standing figure with long hair, a crown-like head and a draped lower garment.November 25 20132013-11-25December 28 20112011-12-28