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A photograph of abhishekam in a temple shrine. A bald priest in orange robes with a gold-edged sash pours liquid from a brass kalasha over a golden standing statue of a sage with raised right hand, the statue set in a gold-trimmed basin. Behind it, a deity murti pair with a trident and garlands of yellow and purple flowers stands before a red curtain and a seated figure in an orange robe. A small visible statue is depicted, not a physical person.

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A shaven-headed young priest in orange saffron robes and a gold-coloured sacred thread pours water from a golden kalasha over a gilded standing statue of a man with hands raised in blessing, set in a golden tiered basin. Behind them, deity murti are adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands; one figure holds a trident and another wears a crown and sari-like draping in purple. The statue is a depiction and not a living person, so no in-person a person candidate is present. Gold ornate arches and red drapes frame the shrine.2010-12-19A shaven-headed priest in an orange robe and saffron dhoti stands at the left of a golden abhishekam platform, pouring from a plate while his right hand rests on the head of a golden standing figure of a sage with a draped dhoti. Behind them, a shrine arch frames large painted deity murtis dressed in purple and teal silk, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands, a trident in one hand, and a crowned figure seated beside. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small orange-clad figure sits in a side niche. Milk or liquid drains from the platform onto the grey stone floor.2010-12-19A 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 priest in saffron-orange robes with a gold-banded shawl pours water from a gold kalasha onto the head of a golden-bronze statue of a standing sage with raised palm and a simple dhoti. The statue stands on a gold-trimmed abhishekam platform. Behind it, a gilded arched shrine holds seated deity murtis draped in yellow and magenta marigold garlands; the central figure wears a turban and holds a trident, and a female figure to the right holds a lotus. No living person other than the priest is visible.2010-12-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-coloured metal statue of a standing male figure in white dhoti, right hand raised in abhaya mudra, set on a gold-framed base. In the foreground at left, a young man in saffron-orange robes and bare shoulders holds a spoon over a small flaming oil lamp (aarti). Behind, a large deity murti is adorned with yellow and magenta garlands, wearing a crown and dressed in purple and teal cloth. A seated figure in an orange robe and turban sits in the background, with brass lamps, a bell and flower offerings on the altar.2010-12-19A young priest in orange saffron robes and a gold-bordered orange cloth stands at left, pouring water from a brass vessel over the head of a golden statue of a standing saint with raised right hand in blessing, drawn in bronze-gold color. Behind them, an arched gilded shrine holds two deity murti, one teal-skinned with a crown, trident and rudraksha-style necklaces, seated beside a figure in pale robes, both decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The scene appears to be an abhishekam ritual at a temple-style shrine; the statue is a statue, not a living person, and the priest is the only physical person visible.2010-12-19A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe bending forward and pouring water from a coconut shell over a golden standing statue of a sage with raised hand. The gilded statue stands on a golden abhishekam basin on wheels. Behind, a shrine arch frames two deity murtis with garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers; one holds a trident and the figure beside wears a teal and purple skirt with a white and gold robe. A red and gold canopy, brass lamps and a white-draped altar sit to the side. The scene is an abhishekam ritual performed by a priest in orange.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19A photograph of an abhishekam being performed at a temple shrine. A priest in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left, pouring water from a gold vessel onto the head of a golden-bronze standing statue of a sage with raised right hand, wearing a simple draped lower garment. Behind the statue, a gilded arch frames a deity murti pair in the shrine: a figure with a trident and a turban in teal and gold, beside a consort in gold and white, both draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A red and white cloth covers the platform, and a gold-trimmed basin catches the poured liquid.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19