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A 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.

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