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A priest in a rust-red dhoti with a long gold-and-red garland pours water from a conch or vessel over a white-clad deity murti during an abhishekam inside a room with cream walls and a ceiling fan. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron and rudraksha mala, wearing a small mic, stands with hands joined, and another priest in saffron stands at left. A metal deity figure with a tall crown and garland stands at right, and a larger metal figure with a crown, jewelled collar and beaded necklaces is in the foreground. Devotees in white and orange stand in the background. Fresh flowers, a brass plate and a stand hold ritual items on the floor.

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