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Abhishekam of a dark metal deity murti standing on a golden base, with a figure in a red sari and gold beaded necklace pouring liquid from a small gold vessel over it. Red flower garlands hang on the murti, and green leaves and grain sit at its base. To the right, a priest in a white dhoti with maroon borders holds a long gold-framed ceremonial fan and a conch-shaped vessel. A gold ornate chair back frames the left edge against a dark blue drape. Bells and a brass pot rest on the altar.

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October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A person with long dark hair wearing a red sari-style garment with a blue border, a gold armlet and a multi-strand necklace of crystal beads and gold spacers, pours liquid from a silver-and-gold vessel shaped like a conch over a dark bronze deity murti with multiple arms, holding a trident and other implements, adorned with red flower garlands. A brass or gold ceremonial item stands at right, and a silver bowl is held by a person in white partly visible at right. Blue drapery hangs in the background.2010-10-17A person in a red sari with a dark blouse and a double-strand necklace of gold and clear beads, plus a gold armlet, pours liquid from a silver conch-shaped vessel over a dark metal deity murti decorated with red rose garlands. A small silver bowl is held by a hand at right, and a gold-framed ceremonial fan or umbrella stands in the right foreground. The setting is a plain pale wall with a dark blue curtain.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A person in a red sari with a dark blouse border and a multi-strand necklace of gold beads and clear crystal beads pours liquid from a silver conch shell over a dark metal deity murti standing on a golden base. The murti wears a crown, has a trident-like staff, and is draped with garlands of red flowers; grains are scattered at its base. A gold gilded chair sits to the left, a gold ceremonial fan with a long handle stands at right, and a silver bell and silver pot are on the altar. A person in white clothing holds a silver vessel at the right edge. The scene is an abhishekam offering in a hall with a grey backdrop and dark curtain. a person: the person pouring is shown with long dark hair and gold bangles, and wears the red sari, but the figure is ambiguous and presentation cues alone are not distinctive enough.2010-10-17A photograph of an abhishekam being performed at an outdoor stage in front of an orange backdrop. A figure in a flowing red robe with long dark hair pours water from a brass vessel over a dark metal deity murti of a standing figure with a trident and crown, decorated with red flower garlands and green leaves. Behind, a second person in a white dhoti and a beaded mala stands near the murti. A gold-ornamented pedestal and a small handbell sit in the foreground. Water droplets are visible in the air.2010-10-17A photograph of a long-haired person in a red saree and red-beaded gold-toned necklace pouring water from a brass pot over a dark metal deity murti decorated with a crown, trident and red and pink flower garlands on a gold-ornamented stage. A brass kalasha-style vessel is held in the right hand. A gold-framed throne stands at left, a tall gold ceremonial standard at right, and a small bell sits beside the murti. A partially visible white-clad attendant stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is present through the long hair, red saree and gold necklace cues, performing abhishekam on the murti.2010-10-17A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a bronze deity murti standing on a gold-ornamented platform. A person in a red saffron garment with a beaded necklace and gold armlet pours liquid from a golden vessel over the murti's head, while a second person in white dhoti and white shawl stands behind it. The murti holds a trident-like staff and is garlanded with red flowers, with green leaves at its base. A gold ceremonial fan stands at the right against a red and orange backdrop, and a blue curtain and haze fill the background.2010-10-17A photograph of a ritual at an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat. A man with long dark hair, wearing a red dhoti-style garment, a gold-coloured armlet and a multi-strand beaded necklace, pours water from a brass vessel over a dark metal deity murti decorated with pink flower garlands. Beside him, a man with a shaved head wears a white garment with maroon borders and a yellow waistcloth, holding a brass bell near golden ceremonial fans. A green leaf lies on the altar.2010-10-17A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a small shrine. A person with long dark swept-back hair wears a red sari, rudraksha-style red-and-gold beaded necklaces and a gold armband, and pours liquid from a silver kalasha over a dark metal deity murti with a trident and a garland of red flowers. Beside them a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a brass ceremonial fan-shaped object. A red-cushioned gilded peetha throne stands at left, with a small brass bell and a green coconut on the table, and a blue curtain behind.2010-10-17