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Outdoor abhishekam at a dark stone deity murti under a leafy tree. A man in a maroon-and-gold dhoti and a white-and-red-flower garland pours liquid from a brass kalasha onto the murti's head. Behind him, several people in similar maroon-and-gold dhotis stand bare-chested, and to the right a figure in white holds a vessel and a rudraksha-style necklace. The murti is black with raised arms. Bright daylight and green foliage fill the background.

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February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual photograph under a leafy tree canopy. A man in a rust-orange dhoti with gold borders and a white-and-red flower garland is raising a conch-like vessel overhead beside a large dark stone deity murti with raised arms. Several other men in orange dhotis stand around, and one man on the right wears a white dhoti and holds a metal vessel. The group appears to be performing an abhishekam or puja at the murti.2015-02-05Outdoors under trees, a smiling man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a white and green flower garland and a gold pendant, raises a brass vessel high above his head while pouring over a large black stone deity murti at left. Behind him, shaven-headed men in matching saffron-orange garments stand holding brass plates and a metal bowl, one with a sacred thread and bracelets. Green leaves and bright sky fill the background. The scene reads as abhishekam performed by devotees.2015-02-05Outdoor ritual photo under a leafy tree. A dark stone or black murti of a deity stands at left, and a man in a dark red-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold-toned pendant and a white and red garland lifts a cloth or offering above the murti with one raised arm, smiling. Other men in rust-orange garments with gold borders stand behind him, one holding a small brass or metal vessel. Hazy smoke or incense drifts near the right edge. Note the description is limited to visible elements; the presence of a specific a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual before a large dark stone statue of a deity, shown with raised hands and a tall ceremonial figure. A standing man in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, holds a lit oil lamp toward the statue under a leafy tree. Beside him, several men in orange-gold ceremonial dress stand with palms pressed together, and a bare-chested priest holds a brass dish. Offerings and a white-clad attendant appear at the right edge.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05