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Close-up photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark, glossy black stone deity murti. A hand adorned with a metal bangle pours a dark liquid over the head of the murti, which is dressed in a red cloth draped over the shoulders and silver ornaments at the shoulder and ear. Blurred golden lights and an orange-robed figure appear in the background.

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Close-up of a dark, oil-glossed stone deity murti with a tall ornate crown, seen from the side, its shoulder draped in a red cloth dusted with white ash, and a silver arm ornament catching the light. In the blurred background, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands near warm golden lamplight.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a tall conical crown and carved face, being bathed by a liquid poured from above by a hand at the top of the frame, consistent with abhishekam. Blurred background shows figures in orange and saffron clothing beside glowing lights and garlands.2011-12-08December 20 20112011-12-20December 08 20112011-12-08Photo 82901022022-03-13 +1 copiesA metal utsava murti of a deity, shown in a bronze or brass finish with a tall crown, earrings and a dark maroon shawl draped over its shoulders, is being bathed with water poured from a vessel held by a dark hand at the upper left. Water streams over the figure's head and body as part of an abhishekam. Behind it, a seated person in orange saffron robes and layered gold necklaces is partly visible at the upper right, with gold-and-green decorations and a red cloth in the background.2011-12-08December 20 20112011-12-20Close-up photograph of a grey-green metal utsavamurthy image of a deity being bathed with a white liquid poured from a vessel held by a hand at top left. The statue has a tall conical crown, a plain upper body, and a raised left hand. The blurred background shows orange cloth and warm golden lights. No physical people are clearly visible beyond the pouring hand.2011-12-08Close-up photo of a metal deity murti with a tall crown being bathed with a golden liquid poured from a decorative silver vessel held by a hand at the upper left. The liquid streams down over the crown and face of the figure. The background is a blurred orange and yellow backdrop with partial white Tamil script. No people are clearly visible except the pouring hand.2011-12-08Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti being bathed with water poured from a silver vessel held at upper left. The murti has a tall ornate crown, a red-lipped painted face and a dark maroon garment with a small gold pendant on a thread. Water sprays off the crown and face in droplets. A blurred gold figure with raised hand appears at left, and warm light glows behind.2011-12-20