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Golden metal deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate golden arch, being bathed in milk-like abhishekam. A priest in white dhoti on the left pours liquid from a white vessel over the figures, and another priest in white on the right holds a brass plate and pours water over the goddess figure. The goddess wears an orange-red sari and gold crown, and a small green parrot perches near her hand. A devotee in orange cloth sits in the lower left corner. Stone temple walls and greenery are behind.

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A shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, pouring liquid from a white vessel over the head of a gold-plated deity murti seated in an ornate gilded arch. The murti is bare-chested with a crown and ornaments; beside it a seated murti with a tall crown wears an orange-saffron cloth. A small green parrot perches near the shoulder of the figure. Only the priest is a physical person; the figures are statues and a sanctum with gold scrollwork frames the scene, consistent with an abhishekam ritual.2011-12-28September 19 20112011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19Golden-hued metal deity murti receiving abhishekam under an ornate gilded arch. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls pour water from a silver vessel over the central murti's head while holding a cloth. A second seated golden murti in orange drapery, crowned and adorned with jewellery, sits to the right. A small green parrot figure appears near the murti's hand. No prominent identifiable a person depiction is visible; the ritual is a deity abhishekam.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A golden deity murti of Shiva with a tall crown and ornate necklaces receives abhishekam, as water pours from a silver bowl held overhead. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes raise their arms to pour and steady the vessel, with a second golden murti of a goddess in an orange drape standing beside it. A small green parrot perches near the deity's hand, under a golden arch carved with floral scrollwork. Lush foliage is visible in the background.2011-12-28Golden temple abhishekam scene: two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left and centre-right, raising a silver vessel and pouring liquid over the crowned head of a large gilded deity murti. The murti has a tall ornate crown, red lips, a rudraksha-style chest garland and raised hand gesture; a second gilded figure with a smaller crown and orange drapery stands beside it. A golden arched frame with floral carving surrounds them, and a small green parrot perches near the figure's hand. The men are priests performing ritual bathing; they are not identifiable as a person from appearance.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, pours water from a white vessel over a gilded deity murti, performing abhishekam. The golden seated deity figures wear ornate necklaces and crowns, and a small green parrot perches on a raised hand of the central figure. The seated deity to the right wears an orange-red cloth draped over the shoulder. A golden arched frame surrounds the shrine.2011-12-28A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold border pours milk or white liquid over the head of a gilded metal Shiva-form murti seated on a pedestal within a golden arched frame. The seated deity has a tall conical crown, a rudraksha or bead-like necklace and a raised hand. Beside him a second gilded murti with an ornate crown wears an orange shawl. A small green parrot perches on the deity's raised hand. Ornate temple gold framing and a wooden rack of cloths are visible behind. This shows a temple abhishekam ritual; no person in the scene is identifiable as a person.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28