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A photograph of a polished brass deity murti being bathed with a stream of water. The central figure wears a tall crown, ornate necklaces and shoulder ornaments, and a rudraksha-style pendant on a chain. Garlands of red and white flowers hang behind it, with orange cloth visible at the right. A second brass figure with raised hand appears at the left edge.

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January 08 20122012-01-08A golden metal deity murti with a tall crown and ornate necklace is being bathed by water poured from above, an abhishekam. Blurred behind it, a person in an orange garment and red-and-white flower garlands are visible. The image shows a ritual bathing of the murti in a temple setting.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A golden deity murti with a tall crown and ornate necklace is being bathed as water pours over its head and shoulders, spraying in fine droplets. Its raised right hand is open in a blessing gesture. Blurred figures in white and dark clothing stand around the murti, and a small pendant hangs at its chest. The scene appears to be an abhishekam in progress.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti being bathed with a stream of water during abhishekam. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and a pendant, and holds a small object in one raised hand. Behind it, a second gilded hand holds a flame-like implement, and blurred orange garments and red and green garlands fill the background. No physical people are clearly visible; the scene shows only the statue and water.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a metal deity murti being bathed with water poured from a silver pot held by a hand at the upper left, during an abhishekam. The silver murti stands in the centre, wearing a tall crown, while a golden hand holding a lamp-like object appears at the far left. Behind, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes wears a long garland of white, yellow and red flowers and a gold necklace, with a large golden decorated backdrop and flower garlands framing the altar.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Close photo of a gilded metal deity murti being bathed with water during abhishekam. A person in an orange sari with a gold-and-green border and dark bangles pours water from a vessel over the murti's head. The murti has a crown, large eyes and a trident held in one hand. Blurred background shows other people, one with dark hair in a light shirt, and orange fabric.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam ritual. A bare-chested priest in orange cloth pours water from a large silver vessel over silver metal deity murtis in the foreground, with water streaming down and a haze of smoke or incense around them. Seated on a golden throne behind is a man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a red and yellow flower garland, with a bangle on his wrist. Marigold and white flower decorations surround the golden throne against an orange backdrop.2012-01-08