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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a stage before an ornate golden throne backdrop. A seated figure with wet, swept-back long hair, wearing a maroon-brown cloth, a white and red flower garland, bead malas and gold necklaces, pours water from a colourful patterned kalasha held by a standing priest. The priest wears a purple and gold turban, a maroon shawl over his shoulder, a white dhoti and gold bangle. A black speaker monitor sits at lower left.

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September 05 20152015-09-05A photograph of an abhishekam-style ritual on a stage in front of a large golden ornate throne backdrop. A person with wet, slicked-back hair and a vibhuti mark on the forehead sits on a red-cushioned seat, smiling and garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands and gold chains, pouring water from a multicoloured patterned kalasha pot. A standing attendant in a purple and gold turban, bare-chested with a pink-purple shawl and white dhoti, holds the pot. A black Yamaha keyboard sits in the foreground.2015-09-05A seated figure in a dark red-brown garment with a gold waist ornament and a long gold beaded necklace, wearing red and white flower garlands, sits before a large gold ornamental backdrop. The figure is being poured water from a patterned pot, with a bangle on the raised arm and eyes lowered. A standing priest in a purple turban and white dhoti holds the pot, bare-chested with a maroon shawl. A black stand-mounted screen stands at left. The figure's appearance shows long hair and gold jewellery, but the image alone does not establish identity, so the a person field is unsure.2015-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05A seated figure with wet, slicked-back hair, flower garlands of white and red blossoms, and a gold necklace over a dark red-brown wrap is being bathed with water from a decorated pot. The figure leans forward with eyes closed, arm extended toward the pot. Behind them is an ornate gold throne-back with repousse patterns. A standing attendant in a purple turban and white dhoti with a maroon shoulder cloth, bare-chested with gold chain, pours from a colourful patterned kalasha, indicating abhishekam. A black monitor is at lower left. Two people are visible.2015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05