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Close view of an abhishekam being performed on an ornate deity murti or sacred object decorated with red and white flowers and a gold-coloured crown-like ornament. Several people pour water or milk from golden vessels (kalashas) over the object. A woman in the foreground on the right with dark hair and a small floral hair ornament leans in holding a golden vessel, while hands on the left, one with bangles and a red thread, hold another golden vessel. Gold beaded garlands, white jasmine and marigold garlands, and an orange cloth surround the object. Partial view of a framed photo with a faint face at the left edge.

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Close-up photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an event. Several hands holding gold-coloured vessels pour liquid over a silver plate filled with red flowers, white jasmine-like petals and gold-toned bells and small ornaments. A woman with dark hair pulled back, in white clothing, leans in from the right. An orange cloth with gold border and a gold ornate stand appear in the background, and a small printed portrait is visible at the left edge. Several hands and arms are visible, so the physical count is in the 2-5 range.2009-11-29September 14 20092009-09-14January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesClose photograph of hands and ritual objects during a puja. A person in orange clothing and a dark-haired figure at left reach toward a polished gold cup and a gold vessel. Several hands, one wearing gold bangles and rings, handle the objects over a tray of yellow and pink flower petals and garlands. A gold-coloured altar element sits in the background, and a sprig of green leaves with white and yellow flowers is tucked near an orange cloth. The image is blurred with motion.2009-09-14September 14 20092009-09-14August 05 20102010-08-05December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesAugust 01 20102010-08-01Close-up photo of a padapuja-style ritual with hands pouring liquid from gold cups over red flower petals in a silver tray. An orange-robed figure stands at left with a garland of pink and white lotus-like flowers hanging from the shoulder. A golden ornate object is behind. A woman in pink-edged white clothing and a person in white sleeves with silver bangles hold the gold vessels. Only partial bodies are visible; the faces are not shown.2010-01-02 +2 copiesNovember 27 20092009-11-27January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a ritual abhishekam-style offering. A figure in saffron-orange robe at left pours liquid from a clear glass vessel into a golden tray filled with gold-coloured bead-like pieces and red flower petals. A second person in white garments at upper right holds a clear glass bowl, and a small silver-toned lamp stands on the tray. Bangles on the wrists include green and gold glass bangles and a purple beaded bracelet. The scene shows hands and forearms more than faces.2009-12-06