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A dark stone deity murti is being bathed in water poured from above, with a hand visible at the top edge of the frame. The figure wears a draped red cloth that is soaked and glistening, and a gold pendant necklace hangs at its chest. The murti has a tall crown-like headdress and multiple arms, and water streams down over its face and shoulders. The background is a plain beige wall.

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A dark stone or metal deity murti stands in front of a gold-toned backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown, has a golden necklace with a pendant, and is draped in a glossy red cloth. One hand holds a cup-like object raised at the left side, and a human hand reaches in from the top right to touch the crown. No physical people are the subject; only a hand appears at the frame edge.2022-02-07Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/10/20222022-04-10A dark stone deity murti is being bathed in abhishekam. A hand in white sleeve pours water from a brass vessel over its head, and the water runs down the figure. The murti has multiple raised arms holding objects, a gold pendant necklace, and is draped in a wet red cloth. Gold-toned ornate background frames the shrine.2022-02-07Photo 82856462022-01-30 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/14/20202020-12-14A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a deity murti seated on a black stone throne against a gold ornate arch. A hand, with a red thread on the wrist and a bangle, pours white liquid from a brass vessel over the white-coated head of the murti. The murti is draped in a red sari with a gold border, and dark carved arms flank the figure. Gold brocade with a floral pattern forms the backdrop, and only the arm of the person performing the ritual is visible at the left edge.2022-01-21A dark metal murti of a multi-armed deity is being bathed in water poured from a golden vessel held by a hand at the upper left, as part of an abhishekam. Water cascades over the head and shoulders, with the crowned figure's arms raised around it, and a golden necklace is visible at the neck. The background is a warm golden wall with a gold rail. No people are visible except the pouring hand.2022-01-09 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/10/20222022-04-10A black stone deity murti with four arms seated on a red cloth draped over a golden arched backdrop, with water being poured over it from above by a hand at the top edge of the frame. Below the main figure is a tiered black pedestal with a small seated figure and rows of carved kalasha-like forms, and a small gold standing figure with a halo stands on a plain base in the foreground. The floor is reddish-brown tile. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the murti.2022-02-06 +3 copiesA close photograph of a dark stone deity murti, a Shiva lingam-style figure with a tall conical crown and carved face, being bathed with yellow liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a hand at the top of the frame. Yellow droplets spatter across the carved face and shoulders. A red cloth drapes the base, a red curtain forms the backdrop, and a carved ornamental figure with a swirling crest stands at the right. No people are visible apart from the hand.2022-07-16 +1 copiesDecember 11 2022 sripuram2022-12-11 +1 copies