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Close photograph of a golden metal deity murti with four arms and a crown, a red bindi on the forehead and a bejewelled necklace. One hand holds a trident-like staff and the other hands are raised in mudra gestures. Out of focus, two blurred people in light shirts and a striped shirt stand in the background of a crowded outdoor setting.

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January 08 20122012-01-08October 13 20132013-10-13A close view of a gilt bronze deity murti with a tall crown and crescent ornament, multiple arms holding a trident-like staff and a flame-shaped object, wearing a rudraksha-style ornamental necklace and armlets. A human hand with a gold bangle reaches toward the murti's forehead in a blessing or abhishekam-like gesture. An oil lamp with a brass dish is at the left edge against an orange backdrop.2012-01-08October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13Close-up photograph of a bronze-coloured deity murti being bathed with liquid during abhishekam. The murti has a tall crown, a calm face, and multiple arms holding objects, including a raised tall staff-like implement and a flame-shaped item at its right side. A human hand pours a stream of liquid from above onto the head, and the metal glistens with wet sheen. Blurred pink and orange background with a tray of red flowers at upper right. The photo is an abhishekam ritual image.2012-01-08A close photograph of a golden-green metal deity murti being anointed, with a hand pouring liquid over its raised head and crown. The statue wears ornate shoulder pieces, a necklace and earrings, and holds a hand raised in a mudra. Behind it, blurred figures in orange and saffron robes wearing red and white flower garlands are seated, with a warm golden backdrop and a partly visible second statue hand at left.2012-01-08A golden metal murti of a deity with multiple arms stands at the center, wearing a jeweled crown, an orange cloth draped over its head, a jeweled breastplate, and a long white jasmine garland. It holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. Several people stand around in the background, including a man in a dark cap and men in light shirts. Orange walls frame the scene at dusk.2012-01-08A golden-bronze standing deity murti is being bathed in abhishekam: a hand at the upper left pours a liquid from a silver vessel over its crowned head, and the liquid streams down the figure. The murti wears a tall crown with a radiating halo, an orange draped cloth, a sacred thread and a bead necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. Beside it at right is a silver-toned deity murti in an orange sari with gold necklaces and a crown. The setting is a stone ritual platform with a blurred pink-and-white background.2011-10-07October 13 20132013-10-13Close photograph of a reddish-brown wax model of a Hindu deity murti against a bright blue backdrop. The figure wears a tall, tiered crown with a finial, a broad necklace and shoulder ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand, with a small deer or antelope figure held in another. The face is smooth and serene. No physical people are visible; the wax figure is the sole subject, and the image is a photo of a wax sculpture in process.January 08 20122012-01-08