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A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze statue of a seated sage with a flowing beard. The statue wears garlands of yellow marigolds and deep red flowers. The priest has white tilak stripes on his forehead and arm, a rudraksha mala around his neck and beaded bracelets. Behind them, walls are hung with long garlands in yellow, white, purple and green, and warm lights glow at the left edge. The scene resembles an abhishekam ritual.

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December 06 20162016-12-06A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze deity murti adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands. Behind them hangs a wall of colourful floral garlands in purple, white, green and yellow, and warm lights glow at the upper left. The priest's arm bears tattoos and he wears a red thread bracelet.2016-12-06A bare-chested male priest in an orange dhoti pours water from a brass vessel over a metal statue of a seated saint with a flower garland. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and a thread at his neck, with tattoo-like markings on his upper arm and a red wrist thread. Behind them, a wall of garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green forms the backdrop, with flames of lamps visible at the left edge. The scene is an abhishekam ritual.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A priest with a bare chest and orange dhoti pours water from a brass pot over a bronze statue, a deity murti, which is decorated with a garland of yellow and red flowers. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and white sacred ash marks on his forehead. Behind him hang long strands of marigold and other flowers in purple, white and red, and blurred lights and onlookers appear in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 23 20162016-12-23A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti with a red-and-white sash pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze deity murti on a stand. The murti wears a garland of yellow and red flowers. The man has white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and red thread bracelets. A second brass pot sits on the lower right, and a metal staircase frame with a crowd in the blurred background sets the outdoor ceremonial scene, consistent with abhishekam at a procession or ritual event.2016-12-06A bare-chested priest in white dhoti pours or raises a golden vessel over a bronze statue of a standing saint with a white garland draped over its shoulders, in front of a gilded arch. Behind them are rows of marigold and yellow flower garlands hanging on a stage, and blurred lamps and seated devotees in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja. The statue is an image, not a physical person, and the priest's face is not visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23