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A metal murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva with a consort, is being bathed with milk poured from a silver vessel held by a hand entering from the top of the frame. The murti has four arms, one holding a trident-like implement, and sits on a pedestal beside two ornate brass pillars. The consort wears a white draped cloth and a gold pendant. The setting suggests abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the deity. Blurred golden lights and a green cloth appear in the background. No people are clearly visible beyond the hand.

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November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close-up photograph of a gilt metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, both under a decorated arched canopy. Milky liquid. Shiva has a third eye marking, matted locks and a raised crown, and holds a damaru in one hand. Parvati wears white draped cloth and a gold pendant necklace. No living people are visible.2011-11-10Close photograph of a metal Shiva and Parvati murti being bathed in milk during abhishekam. A hand pours liquid from a polished silver vessel onto the head of the seated four-armed Shiva figure, which holds a damaru drum and a trident-like object, and the milk streams down over the metallic figures and the base. The consort figure beside him wears a white draped cloth with a gold border and a gold pendant necklace. Ornate brass arch and pillars frame the murti, and the blurred background suggests a temple setting. No living people are visible apart from the hand pouring.2011-11-10Photograph of a metallic deity murti pair being bathed with milk or liquid poured from a vessel held above by a hand. The seated Shiva-form figure with a tall crown, four arms, and a holding a small drum-like instrument and a trident-like object, sits beside a smaller figure in a white draped cloth with a gold chain. Liquid streams down over the figures and onto the pedestal, indicating abhishekam. Warm bokeh lights and gold decorations fill the background. Two live people are not visible; only the hand pouring the liquid is partially shown.2011-11-10Close photograph of a golden metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, under an ornate golden arch. Milky liquid is being poured over the Shiva figure's head from a glass vessel held by hands entering from above, so abhishekam is in progress. Shiva has a trident in one raised hand and a third eye on the forehead; Parvati wears a white sari with gold border and a gold pendant necklace. Liquid streams down onto the base. No people are visible beyond the hands at the top edge.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10Close photo of a metallic Shiva and Parvati murti in an arched ornate frame being bathed with milk from a silver vessel held by a hand at top. The deity murti sits seated with a trident and small drum, while the consort figure wears white cloth and a gold necklace. Milk streams down over both figures onto the stone pedestal. No living person's face is visible; only the hand pouring. Appears to be abhishekam ritual.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a metal murti of Shiva seated with a consort. A hand in the top right pours milk from a silver vessel over the figures, which glisten with liquid. Shiva holds a trident-like implement and a drum, and both figures wear white draped cloth and gold trim. The murti is set under an ornate brass arch with a blurred gold and green background. No physical people are visible apart from the pouring hand.2011-11-10A photograph of a bronze Shiva-Parvati murti being bathed with milk poured from a silver vessel held by a person whose bare arm, bead bracelet and hand are visible at the top right. The seated Shiva figure has an upswept crown, raised hand holding a damaru, and a white milk sheen over the metal; beside him stands a smaller consort figure in a white draped cloth with gold border and a pendant necklace. Ornate brass pillars frame the scene, and a gold-edged altar base holds scattered petals.2011-11-10