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A temple abhishekam in a courtyard. A shaved-headed priest, bare-chested with a gold-bordered white dhoti and a beaded necklace, pours water from a brass vessel over a green-robed metal deity murti crowned with a tall ornate headdress, standing on a golden pedestal, with a small dark figure beside its base. Another white-clad priest in a gold-bordered dhoti and a long gold-bead garland stands at right, and a red-cloth-wearing attendant in orange stands behind the pedestal. On the left, women in yellow and cream saris with gold borders, one with hands folded, watch from the courtyard, and a man in orange shawl stands near the edge.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. In the foreground, a golden deity murti with a crown and a green garment is being bathed, with water poured from a golden pot held by a figure in a red-orange dhoti-style garment and a bare shoulder. Behind, several women and girls stand in a row: a woman in an orange sari with maroon border on the left, young women in white saris with gold borders, a girl in a white kurta with an orange scarf, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holding a garland. Yellow flowers lie on a gold-edged tray at the base of the murti, and water runs down its green garment onto the stone floor.2011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06A ritual abhishekam in a courtyard: a bare-chested priest in an orange-red cloth pours water from a golden pot over a bronze deity murti standing on a golden tray, the figure draped in green cloth. Another priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a silver bowl catching the water. Behind them, several women in white saris with gold borders, one in green and gold, and a girl in white stand watching with hands folded. Marigold petals lie on the tray and ground. Sunlight falls across the paved floor, and an orange wall is visible behind.2011-10-06A temple ritual scene in a courtyard with orange-washed walls and carved stone pillars. A bald priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and garland pours water from a brass vessel over a small green-clad deity murti standing on a gold-toned palanquin-style pedestal. A second figure in orange cloth with rudraksha malas stands beside it, and a third man in white with an orange tilak on his head lifts a woven basket of flowers. Two women in saffron sarees and several people in white stand watching at left, and brass lamps and offerings sit on a stone platform at right.2011-10-06December 19 20102010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19A temple abhishekam in progress: a priest in an orange-red dhoti and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace pours water from a large silver vessel over a golden deity murti in a green sari-like dress. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace stands holding a silver pot, while another white-clad priest bends forward offering a brass puja plate with a flame. Behind them, women in white and yellow saris watch, and orange pumpkins or fruits are arranged on a stone ledge. A whiteboard and a black board with lettering hang on the orange wall behind. Water splashes over the golden base.2011-10-06Three priests perform abhishekam at a temple shrine. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robe with a beaded necklace pours water from a silver vessel. In the centre, a bespectacled priest in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with water flowing over a black lingam. On the right, a priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a small silver dish. Behind them stands a large golden deity murti draped in orange cloth. A small white marble statue of a seated figure and a small golden deity figure sit in the foreground. Two priests in white and saffron clothing are visible, with a gold-framed shrine to the side.2011-12-28December 19 20102010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange robe with a gold and beaded necklace pours water from a silver vessel over a small golden platform, while a second priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim leans in to assist, holding a plate. A standing deity murti with a green sari and a gold crown is beside the platform, and orange marigold garlands are visible in the background. Two other people in white ritual clothing are partly visible at left.2011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06