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Close photo of a gilded metal deity murti of Shiva with a consort, seated on a pedestal and bathed by a stream of liquid poured from a silver pot held by two hands. The murti holds a damaru-like drum and a trident in raised hands; the figures and pedestal are shiny and wet from the abhishekam. The hand wears a beaded bracelet and a gold bangle. Offerings of flowers and a golden arch frame the scene, with a blurred background of ritual decoration.

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November 10 20112011-11-10Close-up photo of a golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pedestal, being bathed with liquid poured from a silver vessel. Two hands, one wearing a beaded bracelet, tilt the vessel over the figures, and liquid streams down the gilded surfaces and onto the base. The figures hold a trident and a drum-like instrument. Background is blurred with dark arches and indistinct people.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close-up photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a gilded metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, under an ornate arched canopy. A pair of bare hands, one wearing a beaded bracelet and bangles, pours liquid from a silver vessel over the figures; yellow liquid runs down the golden surfaces and collects on the base. Shiva holds a damaru in one raised hand and shows an abhaya gesture with another. Parvati wears a draped green-gold garment. The background is blurred with blue and green fabric. Only the hands of the officiant are visible.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close photo of a golden metal murti of a seated deity with a trident-like staff and a raised hand, being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from a silver vessel. Two bare arms with beaded bracelets hold the vessel above the figure. The murti sits on a stepped pedestal with a gold-toned border, framed by ornate arched metal screens and a blue backdrop. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual performed on a deity murti. No person is clearly visible beyond the pouring hands, and no a person candidate is present.2011-11-10A photograph of a golden metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, being bathed in abhishekam. Two hands pour liquid from a clear vessel from above. Shiva holds a damaru drum and has raised hands; Parvati stands at his side wearing a sari-style garment and a conical crown. Both figures are glistening with liquid, and flower petals and offerings lie on the pedestal. The murti stands under an ornate arched frame with carved decoration. No physical people are the focus beyond the pouring hands, and no a person candidate is visible.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close-up photo of a gilded bronze murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, their golden surfaces glistening with poured liquid. Hands in the upper frame hold a silver bowl and pour a thick golden-yellow liquid over the deities, consistent with abhishekam. Ornate metal arch frames the scene. The background is blurred, with no clearly visible people beyond the pouring hands.2011-11-10