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A photograph of a temple-style abhishekam in progress. A shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with gold border pours water from a silver vessel over two bronze deity murti standing on a white draped platform. Behind them, a seated figure in orange robes with a red-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, under a backdrop with Tamil script. A second attendant in white stands at the left edge.

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January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of an evening ritual on an outdoor stage under an orange-and-pink canopy. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha/bead garlands, pours liquid from a silver vessel over two bronze deity murtis on a white cloth-covered platform. A second priest in a white dhoti with a gold-threaded border and garlands stands at left. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face in orange and Tamil text. At right a woman in orange robes, with marigold and red garlands, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flowers, with a tray of red fruit nearby. The setting suggests an abhishekam with satsang, though the figure on the throne is not clearly identifiable.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Photo of an abhishekam at a stage event. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a gold-edged green border pours water from a silver vessel over a small metal deity murti standing on the foreground. Behind it, a seated figure in saffron robes, bangles and a long garland of white flowers with red and yellow blooms sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A golden lamp-like flame graphic and orange backdrop surround the scene, with a Tamil banner above. Two metal deity murtis stand at left and center.2012-01-08Photograph of a night-time ritual on an outdoor stage. A bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, lifting a silver vessel over two gilded bronze deity murtis, one a multi-armed standing form holding a sword and trident and the other a slender figure in dark garments, set on a tray. A man in white dhoti and shawl with flower garlands stands at the left edge. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face in a turban and a Tamil-script heading. Seated on a gilded throne draped with red and white flower garlands, a long-haired figure in orange clothes with a mala and rudraksha-style beads rests hands on the armrests, watching the ritual. Marigold and rose garlands hang on the throne; the stage has an orange canopy above.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08