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Close photo of a golden metal murti of a seated deity with a trident-like staff and a raised hand, being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from a silver vessel. Two bare arms with beaded bracelets hold the vessel above the figure. The murti sits on a stepped pedestal with a gold-toned border, framed by ornate arched metal screens and a blue backdrop. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual performed on a deity murti. No person is clearly visible beyond the pouring hands, and no a person candidate is present.

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November 10 20112011-11-10Close-up photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a gilded metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, under an ornate arched canopy. A pair of bare hands, one wearing a beaded bracelet and bangles, pours liquid from a silver vessel over the figures; yellow liquid runs down the golden surfaces and collects on the base. Shiva holds a damaru in one raised hand and shows an abhaya gesture with another. Parvati wears a draped green-gold garment. The background is blurred with blue and green fabric. Only the hands of the officiant are visible.2011-11-10Close-up photo of abhishekam being performed on a gilded metal murti of a seated deity pair. A hand pours liquid from a silver vessel over the figures, and yellow liquid runs down the female figure's sari and onto the base. The seated male figure holds a drum-like instrument and a raised hand gesture. Blurred background with a white-clad person and green fabric.2011-11-10A close photograph of a golden-toned metal murti of a seated deity with a tall crown, four arms and a trident-like staff, being bathed in a flowing yellow liquid poured from a silver vessel held by two hands wearing beaded bracelets. The murti sits on a pedestal beneath an ornate arched metal frame, and the yellow liquid runs down its base. A blue backdrop and a green cloth are visible behind. This shows an abhishekam ritual. No person's face is visible, and the murti is a statue, not a person.2011-11-10 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10A golden metal statue of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him under an ornate arched metal frame. Shiva holds a damaru drum in one raised hand and has a crown and necklace; Parvati wears a draped garment and crown. A silver vessel is being tipped from the right, pouring a thick yellow liquid. Blurred purple and green backdrop. No people are visible in the scene except a hand holding the vessel at the edge of the frame.2011-11-10Close photo of a gilded metal deity murti of Shiva with a consort, seated on a pedestal and bathed by a stream of liquid poured from a silver pot held by two hands. The murti holds a damaru-like drum and a trident in raised hands; the figures and pedestal are shiny and wet from the abhishekam. The hand wears a beaded bracelet and a gold bangle. Offerings of flowers and a golden arch frame the scene, with a blurred background of ritual decoration.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10A metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him is being anointed with a yellow liquid poured from a silver vessel held by a hand at the top of the frame. The golden-yellow abhishekam flows over the figures and drips onto the ornate base. Shiva holds a damaru in one hand, and Parvati wears a crown and draped sari. A blurred background shows a golden arch and a few out-of-focus figures.2011-11-10Close photograph of a golden metal murti of a seated deity pair being bathed in abhishekam. A seated male figure holds a drum-like instrument and raises one hand in blessing, with a female figure beside him, both crowned and adorned. Liquid. An ornate golden arch frames the image on the left. The background is blurred, showing a bright green panel and white clothing.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10