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A shirtless priest in orange dhoti pours liquid from a brass kalasha over a golden deity murti during abhishekam, with yellow liquid streaming down. The murti stands on a gold square base and is garlanded with yellow flowers. Behind it hang long garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, purple and white against a dark stone wall. Seated devotees fill tiered stone steps in the background, and a brass vessel stands at lower left. The priest wears red-orange beaded bands and a rudraksha-style mala.

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December 15 20162016-12-15A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti stands barefoot beside a golden deity murti, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over the figure while water and yellow flower petals fall around it. Behind him, a wall of marigold and purple garlands drapes a dark stone lingam structure. In the background, rows of seated devotees and white metal railings are visible.2016-12-16Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis perform abhishekam at a stone shrine draped with marigold and orange garlands and purple-white flower strands. The standing priest, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a brass vessel over a gilded deity murti on a golden base, while a kneeling priest in front of brass pots works beside him. Golden liquid and petals run across the floor. Tiered stone steps behind a metal railing hold seated devotees in mixed clothing, including pink and green saris.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17Outdoor abhishekam at a large open-air shrine. A shaved-headed priest, bare-chested and wearing an orange dhoti, pours liquid from a metal pot over a golden deity murti standing on a gold-coloured base. The shrine is draped with marigold and mixed garland strands in orange, yellow, white and purple, and the wet stone floor reflects the offerings. Behind the shrine, tiered steps hold seated devotees. To the left, another bare-chested figure in orange wraps stands beside brass vessels. Brass pots sit at the bottom left.2016-12-17A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms pours liquid from a golden kalasha onto a white seated murti, a figure of a seated sage in yellow, over a black stone shivalinga on a black stone yoni-peetha. A gold statue of a standing deity stands at right. Behind them, a large decorated deity figure wears a green silk garment with gold ornaments and is surrounded by garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. The scene shows an abhishekam ritual. Clean white shrine wall and floral garlands frame the scene.2011-12-01December 05 20162016-12-05A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at a marigold-decorated stone shrine, pouring liquid from a copper vessel over a golden deity murti standing on a golden base. Garlands of orange, yellow, white and purple flowers hang behind the shrine, and water runs down its stone surface. Seated devotees fill tiered stone steps in the background, some in white and some in pink and green saris, watching the abhishekam ritual.2016-12-17A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone shivalinga draped with garlands of purple, magenta and yellow flowers. A shirtless man in an orange dhoti pours liquid from a brass vessel over a small gold deity murti standing on a gold pedestal, with water splashing down. Brass buckets sit in the foreground, and white steel staircases with tiered seating behind are filled with people in orange and red clothing.2016-12-05December 17 20162016-12-17December 05 20162016-12-05A bald priest with white vibhuti markings on his forehead, shoulders and arms performs abhishekam on a gilded deity murti, pouring water from a brass vessel over the statue. He wears an orange dhoti with red borders and a rudraksha mala around his neck. The deity is garlanded with white, pink and purple flower garlands and holds a flower garland in one hand. Behind him hangs a wall of marigold, white and purple flower garlands, and in the background seated devotees watch from tiered steps. Water sprays off the statue onto a golden pedestal.2016-12-19 +1 copies