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A photograph of a silver-toned metal deity murti with a red tilak on its forehead, white powder or sandal paste dusted over its head and body, and a tall white crown. It holds a trident in one hand and a small ceremonial vessel in the other, wears a dark purple garment and a gold pendant chain, and is decorated with red flower garlands. At the left edge a partially visible priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold beads stands beside it, looking down. The background is red.

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A silver-toned metal deity murti stands upright, dressed in a dark plum garment with a gold chain and a small gold pendant at the neck. Its face bears a red tilak on the forehead and red lips, and a tall white conical crown with white powder dusting the figure. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a small kalasha-shaped object in the other, while a conch-like item rests near its shoulder. Thick garlands of red roses are draped over both arms, and white powder and yellow and purple flowers are scattered across the chest. A partial view of a white-clad person and a red backdrop appear at the edges.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A standing metal deity murti is the central subject, its dark body dusted with white powder and crowned with a tall white-powdered headdress. It wears a gold pendant necklace and holds a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-shaped vessel, while garlands of red and pink flowers hang on both sides. A mound of white powder and scattered flowers sits on a gold-edged tray at its base. Behind it, two men in white dhotis and a man in a white shirt with a cream shawl stand in the background, one wearing a beaded necklace. A red wall with white Telugu-style lettering is behind them, and a brass ceremonial umbrella stands at the right edge. The setting suggests a ritual abhishekam.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a golden metal deity murti being bathed with water poured from a brass vessel held by hands at the upper left. The murti wears a crown, has a red tilak on its forehead, and holds a trident and other ritual implements; it is draped in white and adorned with a garland of red flowers. Green leaves lie at its base on a gold-edged platform. Behind it, a red-orange banner is visible, and a partially seen priest in white with a beaded necklace stands nearby. This is a statue, not a living person, so no in-person a person candidate is visible.2010-10-17A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress. A white-coated milk or dairy liquid is poured from a brass vessel over a small silver-white deity murti standing with a trident and other implements in its hands, draped with red flower garlands. A blurred priest in white clothing stands behind, with a red and orange backdrop. Green leaves rest at the base.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual abhishekam. A hand, with a bangle on the wrist, pours or sprinkles white powder or liquid over the head of a polished metal Shiva murti with a crescent crown and trident-like arms, wielding a trident in one hand. Behind it a large blurred portrait of a smiling man in orange-toned clothing fills the background, next to red fruit or offerings and a glimpse of gold and red fabric on the right. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person.2012-01-08