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Outdoor photo of an abhishekam at a stone temple tank. A bare-chested priest in a red-and-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala pours golden liquid from a brass kalasha over a yellow-draped deity murti standing on a pedestal. Another priest in an orange dhoti bends forward beside large brass and steel vessels with water running from a spout. Yellow turmeric powder spatters across the stone platform, red-and-white painted steps and dark stone pillars behind. Two priests are visible; no one is clearly identifiable as a person.

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October 31 20162016-10-31 +1 copiesPhotograph of an abhishekam at an outdoor shrine. Two priests in orange dhotis stand on a red and white striped stone platform pouring liquid from brass pots over a golden-yellow deity murti, which is streaked with yellow liquid. The foreground priest is bald and bare-chested with a white sacred thread and rudraksha mala; the second priest behind him holds a brass kalasha. Large steel vessels and brass bowls sit on the platform, with dark stone sculptures and red brick steps in the background.2016-10-31Two shaven-headed priests in orange dhotis stand barefoot on a red-and-white ledge beside a black stone structure and a golden deity murti draped in yellow-orange garland. The priest in front, bare-chested with rudraksha mala and bracelets, bends over large metal pots and pours water from a brass vessel; the second priest behind, also bare-chested with a red cloth draped over his shoulder, pours water from a golden pot over the murti. Brass bowls sit at left and water runs from a tap at right. Ritual abhishekam in progress. a person identity not established from appearance.2016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31November 14 20162016-11-14A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala pouring yellow liquid from a golden kalasha pot over a bronze deity murti standing on a dark stone base. The murti wears orange draped cloth and armlets. Liquid splashes around the figure. A large dark stone structure and carved stone panels form the background, with another statue visible at the left edge.2016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31A shirtless young man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and white sacred markings on his upper arm, pours water from a brass vessel held high over a golden-bronze deity murti. The murti wears a crown, a yellow-stained dhoti and shawl, and bangles, and holds a lamp-like object in one hand. Water streams down over the figure. The background shows a red tiled roof and metal scaffolding.2017-07-31 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of an abhishekam at a large public event. A bronze standing murti of a deity, garlanded with yellow and marigold flowers, is being poured over with a yellow liquid from a brass pot held by a shirtless man wearing a rudraksha mala. Beside him, a bald man in an orange-and-rust dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala leans forward. White metal scaffolding frames the scene, and a blurred crowd sits in the background.2016-12-03October 31 20162016-10-31November 23 20162016-11-23