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Close photo of a bronze-toned metal murti on a tray of golden abhishekam liquid scattered with yellow, white and purple flowers. A standing figure on the left is a small bare-chested statue with yellow tilak on its forehead and a short dhoti. Beside it stands a multi-armed deity murti with a tall crown, yellow-orange forehead marking, red bindi and ornate jewellery, holding a conch-like object. A brass lamp with a lit flame is held over the tray by a hand at the right edge. Carved wooden lattice panels stand in the background.

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Three gold-toned metal murti figures stand in a shallow tray of golden liquid scattered with yellow marigolds, red and pink roses and white flowers. The central figure is a four-armed deity with a tall crown and red tilak; a smaller bare-chested child figure stands at left and a female figure in a red and gold garment at right, all with red tilak marks. A flame from an oil lamp held by a hand with a yellow flower dominates the right foreground. Carved wooden lattice screens form the background. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed on the murtis.2020-11-09 +1 copiesThree gilded metal deity murti figures stand on a golden-yellow liquid in a tray decorated with yellow, white and purple flowers. The central figure, a four-armed deity wearing a tall crown, holds a trident and other objects, with a red tilak on the forehead. To the left stands a smaller bare-chested child figure with a red mark on the forehead, and to the right a female figure in a red and gold sari with a crown and red tilak. A carved wooden latticed screen stands behind the figures. Plates and glasses appear at the edges. No people are visible.2020-11-03KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/3/20202020-11-03Three gilded metal murti figures stand on a golden tray filled with liquid and scattered flowers. The central figure is a multi-armed deity with a tall conical crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and holding objects in raised hands. To the left stands a smaller bare-chested figure with a red mark on the forehead, and to the right a female figure in a red and gold sari with a crown and a yellow tilak. Red, pink, white and yellow flowers float around their bases, and a hand holding a yellow marigold and a small metal dish enters from the lower right. Behind them is an intricately carved wooden lattice screen. This is an abhishekam offering arrangement with no physical people in the scene apart from a partly visible hand.2020-11-09Three gilded metal deity murti stand on a tray of golden liquid scattered with white, yellow and purple chrysanthemum flowers, set before a carved wooden lattice screen. The central figure is a standing deity with a tall conical crown, a red and yellow tilak on the forehead, a raised hand and a trident-like weapon. To the left stands a smaller male figure with a bare torso, short dhoti and red tilak, one hand raised. To the right stands a female figure in a tall crown and a red and gold brocade sari with a red tilak, holding a small object. The scene suggests an abhishekam offering with flowers floating in the liquid.2020-11-03Photograph of three bronze-toned metal murtis standing on a yellow-filled tray at an abhishekam setting. The central figure is a four-armed deity with a tall crown, red tilak on the forehead, and a trident and other objects in its hands, flanked on the left by a small bare-chested boy figure in shorts and on the right by a female figure in a maroon brocade sari with silver border. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, surrounded by yellow, pink and orange flowers and scattered petals. A carved wooden latticed screen forms the background. No physical people are visible.2020-11-09KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/9/20202020-11-09Three brass-toned deity murtis stand on a golden-yellow liquid-filled tray surrounded by floating flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown, elaborate jewellery and holds a conch and other attributes, with a red tilak on the forehead. To his left stands a smaller figure, bare-chested with a red tilak and ornaments, and to his right a female figure in a maroon brocade sari with gold border and a crown. Yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like blooms, pink and red roses and orange petals float around the base. Carved wooden jali screens form the background. No physical people are visible.2020-11-09KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/3/20202020-11-03Close photo of a golden-bronze metal murti pair on a wooden base within a tray of yellow liquid. The taller male figure has a tall crown, red tilak on forehead, raised hand holding a trident-like object, and a jewelled waistband. The female figure wears a red brocade garment with gold border and a tall crown. Carved wooden lattice screen stands behind them. No people are visible.2020-11-09Three gilded bronze murtis stand on a tray of golden liquid scattered with flowers, in front of a carved wooden lattice screen. The central figure is a four-armed deity murti with a tall crown, holding a snake-like staff and other attributes. To the left stands a smaller bare-chested child figure with a red tilak on the forehead, and to the right a female murti wearing a red brocade garment with gold border and a red kumkum mark. Purple, yellow and white chrysanthemums float in the liquid. No physical people are visible.2020-11-03Abhishekam offering on a white marble tray before three bronze-toned statues. In the centre stands a four-armed Shiva murti with a tall crown and raised hands; to the left stands a smaller male figure with a bare torso and folded palms, and to the right a female figure in a flowing yellow garment holding a white flower. In front lies a black Shiva linga wet from abhishekam, decorated with yellow and pink marigold-type flowers. Behind them are garlands of yellow and magenta flowers, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, brass vessels, and a printed backdrop showing a person's hand and garland. No living people are visible.2021-04-05