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A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, pours water from a silver vessel over a green-clad deity murti standing on a gold-edged pedestal, a ritual abhishekam. Water spills in a bright stream. Behind him a second priest in white dhoti with gold border stands with hands folded, and a third person in white and gold stands further back near orange curtains. A small brass lamp and a silver bowl sit on a stone ledge at right. Carved stone pillars and an orange-walled temple corridor frame the scene.

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October 06 20112011-10-06A priest in orange ochre robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace pours milk from a silver vessel over a metal deity murti standing in a golden basin. The murti is a standing male figure with a crown and a raised right hand holding a trident-like staff, and its body is draped with white milk and a green cloth. Behind, a stone altar holds brass pots, kalasha-like vessels, a bell and bowls, with yellow and orange garlanded deities at the upper right. The scene shows abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the murti.2011-10-06A shaven-headed priest in orange robes pours water from a white vessel over a green-clad metal deity murti with four arms, holding a staff and a mace-like object, standing in a gold-lined basin. Water streams down the figure. Behind, a seated golden figure with folded hands, marigold garlands and orange and yellow cloth fills an altar niche. This is an abhishekam ritual. The priest's robes are orange with a yellow edge, and he wears a bead necklace and a bangle.2011-10-06A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange robe with a gold and beaded necklace pours water from a silver vessel over a small golden platform, while a second priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim leans in to assist, holding a plate. A standing deity murti with a green sari and a gold crown is beside the platform, and orange marigold garlands are visible in the background. Two other people in white ritual clothing are partly visible at left.2011-10-06December 19 20102010-12-19A temple abhishekam in progress: a priest in an orange-red dhoti and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace pours water from a large silver vessel over a golden deity murti in a green sari-like dress. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace stands holding a silver pot, while another white-clad priest bends forward offering a brass puja plate with a flame. Behind them, women in white and yellow saris watch, and orange pumpkins or fruits are arranged on a stone ledge. A whiteboard and a black board with lettering hang on the orange wall behind. Water splashes over the golden base.2011-10-06A photo of a temple ritual. A shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold bangles, holds a silver plate high and pours a white powder. The deity sits on a golden base with small stone figures in front. Behind them, an altar is decorated with yellow and orange cloth, marigold garlands, brass lamps and a seated white-and-yellow figure. Red and orange textiles hang at the left.2011-10-06October 07 20112011-10-07A photograph of an outdoor temple ritual. In the centre, a standing white-painted deity murti or statue receives abhishekam, its body coated in white and milk. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a gold chain pours liquid from a metal pot held high over the murti. Another person in white, with an ash marking on the arm, stands behind the statue; a woman in a red blouse crouches at lower left holding a small metal pot. A figure in a white dhoti with gold border stands on a wooden stool at upper right beside a gold-framed arch and red drapes. A copper-pipe fountain and dark stone lingam stand at right, and a gold-framed arch surrounds the murti.2011-09-19A shaven-headed man in orange ochre robes pours water from a silver pot over a golden deity murti with four arms and a green garment, during an abhishekam. Water sprays from the murti as he pours. Behind them is an altar draped in yellow and orange cloth with marigold garlands, a yellow-robed figure with a gold necklace, purple folded cloths and brass vessels. The man wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bracelets. Only the one ritual officiant is visible; the page's a person claim does not establish his identity from appearance, so he is described by role only.2011-10-06A photograph of a shaven-headed man in an orange-red robe with gold border pouring water from a brass pot over a small gold deity murti on a stone base. Behind him a golden standing figure with raised hand stands in an arched gold frame, a white marble seated figure with raised hand sits in front, and a gold stupa-like object rests on a red base. Above, a dark figure is adorned with garlands and a colourful green and pink sari-like cloth. Marigold petals float in the water and a teal cloth covers a stone platform. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photo of a temple abhishekam being performed on a green-faced deity murti standing in a gold-framed basin. A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala around his neck, pours water from a brass plate over the murti's head, and the water cascades down its body. The murti holds a trident and other ritual objects in its hands. Behind it, the shrine is decorated with marigold garlands, orange and yellow cloth, and a yellow-draped figure on an altar. The stone walls are carved with floral motifs.2011-10-06