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A bronze Shiva murti with four arms, wearing a crescent-moon crown and a garland of yellow and maroon flowers, is being bathed by pouring water. Hands from the left hold a woven basket and a pot, and a hand from the right, wearing a wristwatch, holds an ornate silver bowl whose water cascades over the figure's head. A partly visible priest in white dhoti with a gold chain stands at the left. The background is warm and blurred with orange and white lights.

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December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of an abhishekam ritual at a temple, with water being poured over a metal deity murti of Shiva with a yellow and orange flower garland. In the foreground a man in an orange saffron garment and rudraksha-style bracelets holds a silver vessel pouring water, while another man in white dhoti and gold necklace pours from a silver bowl. A third arm from the right holds a silver plate. A smaller metal deity figure in a maroon cloth sits to the right. Marigold garlands decorate the background. Three people are partly visible, and the figure in orange has long hair with distinctive ritual adornments, consistent with a person presiding over the rite.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Close photo of an abhishekam: a hand holding an ornate silver conch-shaped vessel pours a golden liquid over the head of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall crown and raised arms holding ritual objects. The hand wears bangles and orange-clad forearm is visible at left. A bright round light glows in the dark background.2011-12-20A photograph of an abhishekam ritual. Two priests in white dhotis with rudraksha-style beaded malas and bangles pour water from a silver bowl over a bronze deity murti of Shiva with a crown and trident, which stands in front of a large smiling portrait printed on an orange backdrop, with a tray of red fruit at right. The water streams down over the murti as incense smoke drifts through the scene.2012-01-08Night-time abhishekam at a temple shrine. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with several beaded bracelets, holds up a round crystal-like vessel while pouring liquid over a gilded bronze deity murti standing on a golden base, adorned with a yellow-and-maroon flower garland. Beside it, another orange-clad man reaches in to steady the offering. A second bronze figure of a smaller deity in maroon cloth stands to the right. A third man in white dhoti with a gold necklace stands behind, and a shaved-headed devotee in white sits at the lower right corner. Yellow-green coconuts and brass pots sit at the base, and bright floral decorations with marigolds frame the background. a person appearance-based label: the long-haired man in orange pours the offering, with long hair and saffron clothing as cues.2011-12-20A metal utsava murti of a deity, shown in a bronze or brass finish with a tall crown, earrings and a dark maroon shawl draped over its shoulders, is being bathed with water poured from a vessel held by a dark hand at the upper left. Water streams over the figure's head and body as part of an abhishekam. Behind it, a seated person in orange saffron robes and layered gold necklaces is partly visible at the upper right, with gold-and-green decorations and a red cloth in the background.2011-12-08Close photo of a golden metal deity murti with a tall crown being anointed. A hand in an orange-clad sleeve holds a silver-rimmed conch-shaped vessel, pouring a thin stream of liquid. The murti has a crown, large eyes, a necklace and sacred thread, and raised hands holding ritual objects. Warm orange cloth and a glowing light appear in the background.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20