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A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a bronze statue of a seated figure garlanded with white and red flowers, set on a golden-brass base. A bald priest in an orange-red shawl and a shirtless priest with a rudraksha mala and white tripundra stand at the left, one pouring water from a golden kalasha onto the statue's head. A third man in a white dhoti bends forward at the lower right over brass vessels. Behind them are metal staircases, a colourful floral backdrop of marigolds and purple blooms, and seated spectators in the stands. The a person flag is set to yes, but no candidate's appearance meets the criteria, so no identification is made.

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December 05 20162016-12-05A bronze statue of a small figure, garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers, receives an abhishekam as water is poured over it from a brass pot. Three men stand at the scene: one bald man in an orange-and-gold wrap pours from a brass vessel, a young man with long curly hair wears a dark rudraksha mala, orange-and-gold cloth and bangles and holds a small brass pot, and a bald man in white dhoti and a rust-orange rudraksha mala stands at the right, pouring from a smaller pot. Brass containers sit below, with a steel staircase and seated devotees in the background against a red-brown stepped structure.2016-12-05A bronze statue of a standing figure with hands folded in namaskar is being bathed with water poured from a brass vessel held by a bald priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with a saffron-orange mala around his neck. The statue wears garlands of white and purple flowers. In the lower right, another bald man in a red-brown robe bows over a ritual. Metal railings, steel stairs and a crowd seated on tiered steps fill the background.2016-12-18Outdoor abhishekam ritual at a raised stage. A bald, bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron sash and white dhoti stands on the left, pouring water from a brass pot over a golden standing murti of a child-like deity garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers. A second man in a white dhoti with gold border bends forward, his head lowered near a row of large brass pots. To the right, a tall pillar is wrapped in a vertical array of colourful garlands in purple, yellow, white and red. Metal railings, steps and a seated crowd in the background complete the scene.2016-12-05Two young men in saffron-orange dhoti and matching orange cloths stand bare-chested beside a golden arched frame, pouring water from brass vessels over a bronze figure of a standing male saint on a pedestal. The men wear white sandalwood-paste marks on their chests and arms, and one wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them are white metal railings, steps and red-tiered stands with onlookers. Brass pots sit in the foreground. Only the two pouring men are clearly physical people; the bronze figure is a statue.2017-05-29December 09 20162016-12-09A bald, bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold-edged border pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark metal deity murti standing on a pedestal, draped in red and white garlands. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch. Behind them, a blurred crowd sits in rows under warm lights, with tall multicoloured flower garlands hanging at the right edge.2016-12-12A priest with a shaved head and bare chest, wearing a white dhoti, pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze statue of a sage on a stone pedestal, performing abhishekam on a riverside ghat. The statue wears a garland of yellow flowers. Behind them a wall of marigold and white garlands in orange, yellow, purple and white is draped. To the right, a second man in an orange dhoti with a sacred thread stands with his hands folded. Brass pots sit on the stone platform. Spectators sit on terraced steps in the background.2016-12-16December 09 20162016-12-09Outdoor ritual at a red sandstone ghat with steps. A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings pours water from a golden pot over a dark grey Shivalinga garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. A second man in orange crouches beside the lingam. A younger boy in a white dhoti with gold borders and a dark rudraksha mala stands watching. Brass pots and a small brass vessel sit on the steps, and a red flag hangs at the left behind a mesh railing. Three people are visible.2016-10-10 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A golden murti of a standing figure in white dhoti stands on a gold-trimmed base, while water pours over it from a silver vessel. Two priests pour water: the one on the left wears a saffron-orange robe and has a shaved head, the one on the right wears a white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders. Behind them, a purple cloth and marigold garlands with a deity image frame the shrine, and brass oil lamps flank the altar. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the people.2010-12-19