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A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze murti of a four-armed deity with a trident and flag, flanked by two smaller bronze figures, on a carved wooden stand inside a temple shrine. Behind them, a large gilded arch frames a pair of ornate deity figures decorated with garlands in yellow, purple and red, and a golden kalasha sits on a red-draped altar. Brass lamps stand at the sides and metal bowls rest on the floor, indicating an abhishekam ritual. A small white statue in orange robes sits behind the priest, and the priest's face is turned away.

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A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl pours water from a brass vessel over a golden murti of a standing deity with a trident-like staff, flanked by two smaller golden attendant figures on a carved wooden stand, as part of an abhishekam. Behind them, a large golden shrine houses seated deity murtis draped in red cloth, adorned with yellow and purple garlands and a golden kalasha-shaped peetha. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and steel bowls sit on the floor. A small white and orange sannyasi statue sits in the background, which is not a physical person in the scene. Only one physical person is present.2010-11-12A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl pours water from a brass vessel over a bronze murti of a four-armed deity flanked by two smaller figures, placed on a carved wooden stand in a temple shrine. Behind them stands a large golden arch framing a red-draped altar with a golden deity pair and a garlanded seated figure in orange robes with rudraksha beads on a white plinth. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from the altar, with brass lamps on either side and metal bowls on the floor. The priest is performing an abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the murti. Appearance is not sufficient to identify the seated figure as a person; the priest's role is shown only.2010-11-12A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a young shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a small bronze deity group in the foreground. The central bronze figure is a standing deity with a tall crown and raised arms holding a spear-like weapon, flanked by two bronze attendant figures in dark red garments. Behind them stands a larger golden throne-like pedestal draped with red cloth and garlanded with red, purple and yellow flower strands, with a white-and-orange robed figure seated upon it and brass oil lamps on either side. The priest appears to be performing abhishekam. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate only with weak cues (white and orange clothing, no distinctive hair or adornments), so no identification is made.2010-11-12A shaved-headed priest in orange robes pours liquid from a small vessel over a golden murti of a standing deity with a trident and ornate crown, flanked by two smaller gold figures in maroon garments. Behind them, a gold-framed shrine holds two large painted deity figures in red and gold garments, with a golden seated figure in saffron before a gold kalasha-topped structure garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. Red drapery and brass lamps frame the shrine, and a copper vessel sits on the floor. The scene reads as abhishekam at a temple shrine.2010-11-12A priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style neck cord pours liquid from a golden vessel over a bronze murti of a standing deity with a trident and a small kalasha-style figure at its feet, flanked by two smaller bronze attendant figures. Behind them stands a large decorated deity with a golden crown, red garments and garlands of purple and yellow flowers, with brass oil lamps lining the stone altar. This appears to be an abhishekam offering in a temple shrine. The priest's face is turned away and his appearance does not clearly match the a person cues, so the identity is uncertain.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A shaved-headed male priest in saffron-orange robes with a maroon-edged dhoti stands at left, pouring water from a brass vessel over a golden metal murti of a four-armed deity holding a trident and other implements, flanked by two smaller maroon-clad attendant figures on a carved stone pedestal. Behind them, a golden throne-like seat is decorated with garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers, and a white statue in saffron cloth sits within it. Gold lamps stand on the marble ledges around, and a small kalasha and offerings lie nearby. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam being performed.2010-11-12A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a beaded garland, stands at left holding a small brass vessel and a lit flame near a shrine. Behind him, a gilded arch frames a large deity murti of a seated couple in crowns with red and yellow garlands, the male figure holding a trident. In front, a seated white-marble figure in saffron robes and rudraksha beads sits on a golden pedestal with a red-and-purple garland, labelled by no visible text. Below, a golden murti of a standing deity flanked by two consorts, with a small peacock-like figure, stands on a carved wooden stand, while brass oil lamps and a red brick platform complete the scene.2010-11-12A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes stands at left, pouring water from a brass vessel onto the head of a gold-coloured standing statue of a saint with raised hand, set on a gilded plinth. Behind them, a gilded arched shrine frames deity murti: a figure with a trident and a crown in teal and mustard garments, seated beside a consort in a pink and gold sari, both draped with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. Red curtains and a white cloth on the altar complete the scene. No living person other than the priest is visible.2010-12-19A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and a brown undergarment pours liquid from a brass vessel over a small bronze murti of Murugan with a spear and attendants on either side, set on a stone plinth. Behind, a larger golden deity is draped in red cloth and garlanded with red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand around the shrine, with a silver tray of offerings at right. Only one person is visible.2010-11-12A shaven-headed young man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl stands at left, performing puja with both hands extended toward a set of golden murtis on a dark stone plinth. The central gilded murti is a standing deity with a trident and a ritual staff, flanked by two female figures in maroon-red garments, with a small animal figure at the base. Behind them, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne draped with red cloth and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Gold lamp stands and a decorative gold frame frame the scene. The page links the event to a morning satsang, but the seated figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no confident identification is made.2010-11-12December 19 20102010-12-19