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Close photograph of three gilded metal murti figures standing on a tray during an abhishekam. The central four-armed deity murti, wearing a conical crown and ornaments, is being bathed by a thin stream of liquid poured from a spout at upper right. To the left stands a bare-chested male murti with a red tilak and draped lower garment; to the right stands a female murti in a red brocade sari with a gold border and a red bindi. Below is a yellow-tinged liquid on the tray, with white and purple flowers at the bottom edge. Carved wooden lattice screens fill the background.

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Three gilded bronze murtis stand on a tray of golden liquid scattered with flowers, in front of a carved wooden lattice screen. The central figure is a four-armed deity murti with a tall crown, holding a snake-like staff and other attributes. To the left stands a smaller bare-chested child figure with a red tilak on the forehead, and to the right a female murti wearing a red brocade garment with gold border and a red kumkum mark. Purple, yellow and white chrysanthemums float in the liquid. No physical people are visible.2020-11-03Photograph of three bronze-toned metal murtis standing on a yellow-filled tray at an abhishekam setting. The central figure is a four-armed deity with a tall crown, red tilak on the forehead, and a trident and other objects in its hands, flanked on the left by a small bare-chested boy figure in shorts and on the right by a female figure in a maroon brocade sari with silver border. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, surrounded by yellow, pink and orange flowers and scattered petals. A carved wooden latticed screen forms the background. No physical people are visible.2020-11-09KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/3/20202020-11-03KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/3/20202020-11-03Three brass-toned deity murtis stand on a golden-yellow liquid-filled tray surrounded by floating flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown, elaborate jewellery and holds a conch and other attributes, with a red tilak on the forehead. To his left stands a smaller figure, bare-chested with a red tilak and ornaments, and to his right a female figure in a maroon brocade sari with gold border and a crown. Yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like blooms, pink and red roses and orange petals float around the base. Carved wooden jali screens form the background. No physical people are visible.2020-11-09KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/3/20202020-11-03Three gilded metal deity murti stand on a tray of golden liquid scattered with white, yellow and purple chrysanthemum flowers, set before a carved wooden lattice screen. The central figure is a standing deity with a tall conical crown, a red and yellow tilak on the forehead, a raised hand and a trident-like weapon. To the left stands a smaller male figure with a bare torso, short dhoti and red tilak, one hand raised. To the right stands a female figure in a tall crown and a red and gold brocade sari with a red tilak, holding a small object. The scene suggests an abhishekam offering with flowers floating in the liquid.2020-11-03Three bronze or brass devotional figures stand on a metal tray before a carved wooden screen. Left, a smaller nude-torso male figure raises one hand in blessing and wears a red tilak on the forehead. Centre, a taller male deity with a tall crown and red tilak holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand in blessing. Right, a female figure in a red and silver brocade sari with a tall crown and red tilak holds a lotus-like object. The gleaming metal surfaces suggest ritual utsava or abhishekam items. No people are physically present.2020-11-03Close photo of three bronze-toned murti figures standing on a brass tray at an altar. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a tall crown and necklaces, holding objects in its hands. To the left stands a smaller bare-chested boy-form figure, and to the right a female figure in a white draped cloth. A small ornate lion-like or makara-style base sits at the centre front. Red flower petals are scattered on the tray, and a bed of rudraksha beads lies behind the figures on a patterned cloth. A hand reaches in from the upper left. No physical people are the subjects; the figures are statues.2020-12-07KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/9/20202020-11-09Three polished brass deity murti stand on a metal tray in front of a carved wooden lattice screen. The left figure is a small boy with a shaved head, bare chest and a red tilak mark on his forehead. The centre figure is a standing deity with a tall crown, a red tilak, several arms holding ritual objects and a jewelled chest ornament. The right figure is a female murti in a red and gold brocade sari with a red tilak and a tall crown. Sunlight falls across the brass surfaces.2020-11-03KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/3/20202020-11-03