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A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe with a white tripundra mark on his forehead pours water from a golden kalasha onto two gilded metal deity murtis. The murtis have ornate crowns, large eyes, red lips and jewelled necklaces, and water sprays over their faces and shoulders. The setting is a stone-pillared temple with greenery behind. Ritual abhishekam is being performed.

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A priest in an orange saffron robe pours water from a gold-coloured vessel over a copper-toned metal deity murti with a tall crowned headdress and crescent ornament. Beside it stands a second metal figure in a crown with red lips and ornate jewellery. The priest has a white tilak on his forehead and a silver bracelet on his wrist. Water streams down over the murti's face and shoulders against a grey stone wall with greenery behind.2007-09-24A photograph of a bald priest in an orange saffron robe pouring water from a brass vessel over a copper-coloured deity murti. The priest has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and a thin braid at the back of his head, wears a gold bracelet on his wrist, and holds the pot high with one arm. The metal figure has a tall crown, large eyes and red lip detail, and carries a flame-shaped object in one raised hand. The setting is a grey stone temple pavilion with carved pillars, consistent with an abhishekam during pradosha puja.2007-09-24A photograph of a person in an orange-red saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala with gold ornaments pouring water from a silver vessel over a golden metal murti of a deity seated beside another golden figure with a tall crown. The golden murtis have a bright gold finish, red lips and kohl-lined eyes, and water streams down over them. The surrounding golden arch frames the scene, with green foliage visible behind. The bare-shouldered person with long hair tied back is performing abhishekam. The person's ornate clothing and rudraksha mala are visible, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-06-15A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe pouring liquid from a golden pot onto a copper-coloured deity murti seated beneath a stone canopy. The priest wears a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a bead bracelet on his wrist, with his right hand tilting the golden pot and his left hand supporting its base. The murti has a tall crown, large eyes, ornate arm bands and a flame-like symbol at its side. Grey stone pillars and foliage are visible at the edges. A single priest is shown performing abhishekam.2007-09-24A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a white tripundra on his forehead and a rudraksha mala pours water from a brass pot over a dark stone Shiva lingam in a temple pavilion. Behind the lingam stands a golden-copper statue of a seated deity couple with tall crowns, one holding a hand raised. A man in a white dhoti with an orange sash stands at left beside a brass vessel. Small copper figures and a copper shrine model sit on a platform at lower left, with flower petals and water on the stone floor. This is a pradosha puja abhishekam at a temple.2007-09-24June 15 20092009-06-15 +1 copiesJune 15 20092009-06-15 +1 copiesApril 09 20082008-04-09A devotee in an orange-red sari-style garment with a bare back pours liquid from a clear glass or silver vessel over a golden deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon and matted hair ornament. Beside it stands a second golden deity figure wearing a crown, necklaces and bangles, holding an object in one hand. The devotee's hair is pulled back and a garland hangs at the neck. The scene is an abhishekam offering in a golden-framed shrine with greenery behind.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20062006-09-23