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A photograph of a Rajarajeshwari Abhishekam during the Brahmotsavam Day 4 festival. A bare-chested priest in saffron cloth and a blue-and-gold wrist bracelet touches the forehead of a gilded bronze deity murti, holding a small bowl in his other hand. The murti wears a tall crown, a green-banded sash, a red-and-white beaded necklace with round pendants, and holds a trident and a damaru-like staff. Ornate gold-painted carved panels form the background.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11ADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11A golden metal murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari is shown in close view, with a crown, a red-lipped painted face, a teal and gold shawl, and a trident-like staff held in one hand, while a human hand with blue-beaded wrist bangles rests gently on the statue's chest during abhishekam. The background is a glowing golden panel with dark cross-shaped cutouts. Golden text along the bottom reads Sri Rajarajeshwari Abhishekam and Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam - Day 3.2022-02-10A photograph of an abhishekam ritual for a golden-yellow deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, shown as a standing female figure with a crown and a raised hand holding a lotus-like object. A priest at left wears an orange shawl with a black-and-orange striped cloth and stands with his arm raised, pouring yellow liquid from a vessel over the statue, which is streaming down its body. Behind them a second figure in an ochre-yellow garment with silver earrings holds a trident-like staff. The background shows ornate gilded temple carvings. Dominant colours are gold, saffron orange and yellow.2022-02-11A young boy with his back to the camera, bare-chested with an orange and tiger-striped cloth wrapped around his waist and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a purple beaded mala around his neck, stands before golden metal deity murti of a standing male and female figure and touches the upper arm of the male murti. The male murti wears a crown, yellow garment with green border, red-and-white beaded garlands, and holds a staff and a sword-like implement. The background is ornate gold decorative metalwork, indicating a temple shrine during the Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam festival.2022-02-11A photograph of a golden-toned statue of a standing male figure with a rudraksha mala and a shawl draped over his shoulders, raised palm in blessing, set within an ornate gilded arch with carved makara-style pillars. At the left edge, a person in an orange garment with a patterned sash stands with one arm extended, touching the statue's head with a hand, performing an abhishekam during Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam Day 4. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person.2022-02-11Close photo of a golden-brown carved wooden or metal deity murti being bathed during abhishekam. A hand holding a vessel pours liquid over the head of a sculpted figure with a crown and elaborate headdress, carved ear ornament, and a long necklace. The background shows warm golden temple carvings and soft lighting. Printed caption across the bottom reads the event title, and a copyright line appears at the lower right.2021-02-28 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11A photograph of a devi abhishekam in progress. A hand pours water over a gilded metal deity murti with a tall crown, red lips and dark eyes, dressed in a yellow garment and holding a small lamp or lotus-like object. Water streams down in a bright arc. To the right, another metallic figure with multiple raised arms holds a conch-shaped object and wears a yellow and green garment. The setting is a temple interior with red fabric and warm light. A caption at the bottom reads devi abhishekam, day 5, rajarajeshwari brahmotsava 2021.2021-02-17November 18 20212021-11-18A golden bronze deity murti of Bhikshatanamurthy, standing and holding a trident in one hand, is being bathed in abhishekam. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in an orange saffron cloth pours liquid from a silver vessel over the figure, with white vibhuti marks on his arms. A small kneeling figure below supports a bowl on its head beneath the deity. The arched golden shrine behind has ornate carved panels and lattice cut-outs. Caption text reads Bhikshatanamurthy Abhishekam and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8.2021-11-17 +1 copiesDevi abhishekam during the Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam, Day 2. A hand pours yellow liquid over the head of a gold-coloured deity murti of a goddess standing in the centre, wearing a tall golden crown, a white and teal garment and a gold necklace, and holding a lotus-like object and a curved staff. Liquid streams down its body. Two more deity murtis flank it: a smaller gold figure on the left in a yellow garment, and a golden figure on the right in a yellow dress with a multi-armed dark statue behind. Stone steps and a red-railed area are visible in the background.2021-02-17