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A figure in a rust-red robe with a long, loose dark hair pours water from a multicoloured pot over a black lingam set before two gold-plated deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne. The murtis wear gold crowns, ornate gold necklaces and jewelled adornments, and are framed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. To the left, a smaller gold statue in a red turban stands among garlands. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed.

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A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange robe with a saffron-yellow border pours water from a multicoloured geometric vessel over a black shivalingam set in a black basin with leaves and flowers. Behind it stand two gilded deity murtis with crowns, elaborate necklaces and red skirts, framed by an arch of marigolds and garlands in red, yellow, purple and orange. On the left, a man in an orange turban and rust-orange robe holds a similar vessel, and a bearded figure in a red turban with garlands stands behind. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photo of a temple abhishekam at a gold-clad deity murti pair seated on a red-draped throne, surrounded by arches of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A person with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap and gold-and-orange bangles, pours water from a multicoloured pot over the central figure. A flower and leaf offering sits on a black base in front. On the left, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban stands beside the deity, and on the right a figure in a black cap and orange-and-yellow garland stands by the wall.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an altar framed by vibrant marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped seat, the left one wearing a red turban-style crown and rudraksha-style gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall gold crown. In the foreground, a person in a flowing orange robe with long, loose, curly hair pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall golden kalasha-style vessel placed before the deities. Lit oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2010-02-12Abhishekam ritual in a temple sanctum before two gilded deity murtis, one seated on a throne and one standing, both draped in colourful flower garlands arranged in arches of red, yellow, purple and orange. A figure in a long-haired, sweeping pose with an orange-red robe pours water from a green and white patterned vessel over a black stone shivalinga-like object set in a tray, with water streaming down. A second robed attendant in orange and gold holds a matching vessel at left, a turbaned priest stands in the background, and a gilded attendant figure stands at right. Small offerings of leaves and flowers lie in the tray.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne, adorned with colourful marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A person in an orange-red robe with a long grey-streaked hair and a beaded mala pours water from a multicoloured patterned kalasha over a black shivalinga in front of the golden figures, one of which wears a crown and the other a red-and-orange turban. Green leaves are held in the pouring stream. A smaller painted figure in a red turban and garland sits at the left edge, and a bowl of offerings is visible at the bottom. a person: the abhishekam performer has long grey-streaked hair, an orange-red robe and a rudraksha-style mala, fitting the presentation cues, but the face is not visible enough to confirm.2015-01-13A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, stands at left pouring liquid from a pink-and-white cup over a black stone shivalinga. Behind it sits a gold-plated deity murti with a tall crown, ornate necklaces and a bright red skirt, flanked by gold-faced attendant figures draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Several men in saffron and orange turbans and robes stand at left and right, one holding a rudraksha mala. Fresh leaves and offerings lie on a tray in front of the lingam. Watermarked credits are omitted.2015-01-13