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A white, milk-anointed bronze-style murti of Lord Murugan stands at the centre on a raised pedestal, holding a spear (vel) and other attributes, with a rooster or peacock-like bird at his side. Two golden-metal female deity statues in maroon saris with gold necklaces stand on either side, each on a lotus base decorated with pink and yellow flowers. The scene is an abhishekam being performed, with white liquid streaming over the central figure. Behind, a blurred figure in orange robes sits among red flowers and brass offering vessels. No living people are visible in the photograph.

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November 12 20102010-11-12A hand pours milk from a brass pot over a white-painted metal murti of a standing deity with a tall crown, holding a trident and other weapons, during an abhishekam. Two golden figures in maroon garments with gold necklaces stand on either side, and a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala appears blurred in the background among marigold and rose garlands. Milk splashes over the central figure and a small bull stands at its foot.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a white-painted metal deity murti standing centre frame, holding a trident-like staff, a drum-shaped object and a flag-like emblem, with a dog-like vahana at its feet. A pair of gold-toned female figures in maroon sarees with gold pendant necklaces stand on either side. A bare arm in a silver bangle pours milk from a gold kalasha over the central figure's head, and the liquid splashes down its body. Marigold garlands in yellow and purple decorate the base. Behind, a blurred seated figure in orange robes and a white beard sits before golden and red draperies and garlands.2010-11-12Golden-bronze murti of a four-armed deity stands centre on a stone pedestal, flanked by two consorts in deep maroon saris with gold necklaces, all bathed in white liquid and smeared with paste. The central figure holds a staff, a spear-like weapon and a trident, and has a ring-shaped crown; a small animal figure stands at his feet. A hand in a bangle pours from a white vessel above, with an orange-robed figure and red flowers blurred in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual, with the deity murti being anointed.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a set of three metal murti figures. A person in an orange garment pours liquid from a gold pot over the central standing deity, a four-armed figure with a tall crown and a spear, flanked by two female figures in maroon sarees with white powder or milk streaming over all three. A small animal figure stands at the base beside the central deity. Yellow flowers rest on the pedestal, and grey carved stone wall panels form the background.2010-11-12August 21 20182018-08-21November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a deity murti abhishekam: a white-coated central murti with a tall crown holds a trident-like staff and a ritual object, flanked by two smaller consort figures in dark red garments, all covered with white milk-like liquid. A hand of a priest with a gold bangle reaches from the left to anoint the central figure's head. Golden ornamented arms and hands are visible on the murtis, and the stone wall behind them is carved. Offerings and lamps appear blurred at the top. No people are physically present besides the hand.2010-11-12April 06 20202020-04-06