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A photograph of a priest in orange robes pouring liquid from an ornate silver conch-shaped vessel onto the head of a golden-bronze deity murti. The murti wears a tall crown and a sash, and holds a raised hand. The priest wears gold bangles and a gold-beaded necklace. Warm orange fabric fills the background. The liquid runs down over the murti's crown and face, consistent with an abhishekam ritual anointing.

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A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron cloth and gold beaded neck garland pours liquid from a silver conch shell over a gilt metal deity murti. The priest wears a white tilak on his forehead and gold bangles. The deity has an ornate crown, a jewelled ornament on its chest, and an orange garment draped over its shoulder, and holds a raised hand with a bow-like object. The liquid. Warm orange curtains form the background. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07Close photo of a golden deity murti with an ornate crown, orange shawl and gold armlets, being bathed by a priest pouring liquid from a silver vessel with engraved scrollwork. Liquid streams and spatters over the murti's face, shoulder and raised hand, and the gilded temple architecture behind glints in the background. Only the priest's arm is visible; no physical people are otherwise shown, consistent with abhishekam ritual bathing of a murti.2011-12-28October 07 20112011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a small gold-and-white deity murti. Water pours from a large silver vessel held by a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with gold borders, while a second priest in white dhoti with gold border and bracelets gently cleanses the figure with his hands. Behind them stands a larger golden deity statue holding a staff, draped in orange cloth. The water splashes over the idol's ornate crown and face.2011-10-07A golden deity murti with a tall crown and orange shawl is being bathed with yellow liquid poured from a silver vessel held by a person in white at the left edge. The liquid streams over the crown, face and shoulders, and droplets spray through the air. Ornate gold carved architecture surrounds the murti. The murti is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are counted beyond the pourer's arm and hands.2011-12-28Close 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.2012-01-08October 07 20112011-10-07