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A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. A golden deity murti seated on a pedestal within an ornate golden arch is being bathed with a liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a bare arm entering from the right, with the stream running over the figure into a golden tray. Milky white liquid streaks the murti. Behind it, a large green leaf with a red-and-yellow circular motif stands in the frame. Two larger deity figures are visible: one in a pink sari with gold jewellery and a garland, seated on a golden throne, and another in a gold-brown sari with a crown and a pearl necklace at the right edge. A brass pot sits on the bottom right, and a metal microphone stand appears at the left edge.

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A brass vessel is being poured over a small golden deity murti seated in a gilt arched frame on a brass tray, the murti coated in yellow turmeric paste with green leaves behind it. A hand wearing a ring and bangles holds the vessel. Behind, two seated golden figures in pink and gold saris and jewelled necklaces sit on a white cloth. The scene suggests abhishekam to a deity murti. No people are visible apart from the pouring hand.A small golden metal deity murti seated on a pedestal inside an ornate arched prabhavali, decorated with green leaves behind it, is being bathed with water poured from a brass kalasha held by a hand wearing bangles and a ring at the upper right. Water runs over the murti into a brass tray and a large brass vessel beneath, with a red flower offering at its base. Behind, a statue wears a pink silk sari and another gold-and-maroon sari with a white necklace. A hand of a person at the lower left is visible. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual, with a brass lota and a silver tray nearby.A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a small gold-toned deity murti seated within an ornate golden arch. A hand wearing bangles and a ring pours water from a brass vessel over the murti, which sits on a brass tray. Green leaves and a round green backdrop surround the murti. Behind it, a seated figure in a magenta and gold sari with a jewelled necklace is visible, along with a cream silk cloth and gold-framed decor.A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a small metal deity murti in a pink and green silk garment with gold border, wearing layered jewellery and a garland, seated before an ornate gold-toned arched prabhavali backdrop. A priest's bare arm, with rudraksha bracelets and a gold bangle, reaches in from the left to pour liquid from a brass kalasha. Around the murti are yellow and red flower garlands, a conch shell, brass bowls and offerings, and a open ritual book at lower left. Green and gold draped cloth and a large floral garland frame the scene. No person's face is visible.2013-03-25A photograph of a ritual abhishekam being performed on a small gold-toned metal deity murti seated on a pedestal inside an ornate arched prabhavali. A hand in a white bangle pours water from a brass vessel over the figure, which sits in a silver-trimmed tray. Red-stained offerings and a green-and-yellow fruit with leaves rest behind and beside it. A pink-and-white draped figure stands in the upper left, and brass pots, a silver jug and a golden decorative frame surround the scene on a cream cloth.January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark shivalingam in a temple shrine. Behind him stand two gold-faced deity murtis, one wearing a tall crown and the other a red and green silk sari, decorated with rudraksha-style beads, garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and jewelry. A golden statue of a standing devotee stands at the left edge, and a gold trident-like staff rests against the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam in progress.2011-03-03 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21March 13 20132013-03-13April 14 20182018-04-14August 19 20132013-08-19 +1 copies