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A close view of a golden Nataraja murti being bathed in flowing water during abhishekam. The gilded dancing Shiva form has a red-lipped face, ornate crown, bangles and a flame held in one raised hand, while water streams over it in bright sprays. At the left edge, a bare forearm wearing a rudraksha mala is visible. The background is dark and warm-lit, with a gilded arched halo behind the figure.

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