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Abhishekam being performed on a golden metal murti of a standing deity, with milky liquid poured over its head, face and chest. The figure wears an ornate crown, earrings and armlets, and holds a trident and a deer or antelope-like emblem. A priest's arm with white sacred markings on the forearm reaches in from the upper left. Golden temple décor frames the scene, and a second figure in red is partly visible at the right edge. Caption text at the bottom reads Abhishekam to Vinayagar, Chandrashekarar and SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 6.

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