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A silver-toned metal deity murti stands on a gilded pedestal while liquid is poured over it from a raised hand at upper left, with a trident-like emblem and a kalasha-like raised hand visible. Behind it a seated man in orange robes and a gold-beaded necklace sits on a gold throne before an orange backdrop with a smiling portrait of a man in a turban. The page suggests a person candidate; the seated man has long dark hair, a gold beaded garland and orange clothing, but his appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. Gold-toned pedestal carvings and green leaves frame the lower foreground.

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December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Photograph of a silver-toned metal deity murti standing on a gold-decorated base in the foreground, its arms raised in mudra gestures. Behind it, a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with gold brocade backdrop, orange banner above. Another figure in a brown-red shawl stands at the right edge, and a hand holding a silver object appears at the left. Offerings of white and green flowers lie at the throne base. Physical people visible: three.2011-12-08A photograph of a metal deity murti, a standing four-armed figure of silver-grey or polished metal with a tall crown, being bathed or anointed on a gilded pedestal. A person in an orange-brown robe and dark bare arm, wearing a bangle and a rudraksha-style bead mala, reaches over a brass bowl to pour or hold liquid over the image. Behind it, an orange backdrop with a gold ornate canopy and a red velvet seat. Text in Tamil script appears at the top of the backdrop.2011-12-08A silver-toned bronze deity murti of a standing four-armed form with a tall crown and crescent ornament stands on a pedestal at a ceremonial stage, a stream of liquid pouring from its base. Beside it, a smaller silver murti with a crown is partly visible, and a person in a brown garment stands at right. Behind them, a man seated on a golden throne wears an orange saffron robe and a long ornate gold necklace, with hands resting in his lap. Orange banners with Tamil script and gold fringe frame the background, and garlands lie before the dais.2011-12-08A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple-style event. In the foreground, a metal deity murti of Shiva with a tall crown, raised hands holding a trident and a drum-like object, is being bathed by a hand pouring liquid from a vessel at the top left. Beside it stands a second, smaller metal figure, also coated with milky liquid. Behind them, a seated man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a layered gold-bead garland, seated before a gilded throne canopy. A large orange banner with Tamil script and a faded photo of a smiling man in orange headwear forms the backdrop.2011-12-08Close photo of a polished metal deity murti. A dark hand from the left pours or holds a green vessel above the murti's head. Warm pink and orange drapery and a golden backdrop fill the background. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the hand.2011-12-08Photo of a bronze utsava murthy pair being bathed with water at an outdoor stage. A standing four-armed bronze deity with a tall crown and a bronze goddess in a draped sari stand on a white platform, water streaming over them. At left, a person in an orange-brown draped cloth holds a camera rig. Behind is a large backdrop portrait of a smiling bearded face in saffron tones, and an ornate gold and red throne with garlands. Only the partially visible arm and draped cloth of one person appear at left.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08