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A man in flowing saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair pours liquid from a silver vessel over gilded deity murti in an ornate golden arch. The central gold-coloured standing deity holds a mace-like staff and an ornamental object in its raised hands, and a red-draped figure stands on the right. Outdoors near a riverbank setting, another man in an orange shirt and a second attendant with a silver rod stand beside the abhishekam.

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May 27 20062006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27A photograph of a figure in orange saffron robes and long dark hair, seen from behind, pouring water from a small silver vessel over a golden deity murti of Lord Venkateswara standing in a golden arched frame. The central deity holds a conch and a discus, and two smaller golden-and-red-robed attendant figures stand on either side of the arch. The outdoor setting has blurred pastel buildings behind. The orange-robed figure's face is not visible, so the identity is uncertain and no probable identification is made; the person is described by role as an officiant performing abhishekam on the deity.2006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27A photograph of a ritual at a riverside shrine. In the left foreground, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a gilded deity murti. The central gilded four-armed deity stands beneath an ornate golden arch topped with a kirtimukha motif, flanked by two smaller gilded-and-red-clad figures on pedestals holding offerings. In the soft background, a man in a white shirt and striped red-and-white vest stands near pale turquoise buildings. The deity murti is shown in a gilded finish with red draped cloth on the side figures.2006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27Outdoor photograph at a riverside shrine in Gangotri. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair reaches forward with one arm, holding a small white vessel toward a gilded deity murti. The murti stands within an ornate golden arch and shows a multi-armed Vishnu form in golden dhoti holding a conch and discus, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in red garments. Brass bowls, a brass tray and offering vessels sit on a stone platform in front. A second person in orange stands beside, partly visible at the left edge. Pastel buildings and a stone wall form the background.2006-05-27June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate golden arch. A priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, pours water from a silver vessel over the figures, which are glistening with water. The seated figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and wears a tall crown; the figure on the right wears a crown and jewelry. Another priest in orange robes bends over at the right edge. Green foliage shows through the open pavilion behind them. +1 copies