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Close view of two gilded metal murti, water splashing over them as in abhishekam. The left figure is a golden deity with a tall crown, large ear ornaments, layered necklaces, raised hand in abhaya-like gesture. The right figure wears a crown, ornate earrings and a drape of saffron-orange cloth with a small gold pendant, holding a lotus-like object. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand. Red painted lips and kohl-lined eyes. A red cloth backdrop behind them.

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Close view of two golden metal deity murtis being bathed with flowing water during abhishekam. The left figure has a raised hand in abhaya-like gesture and a raised trident-like object, with a green parrot perched near its shoulder. The right figure wears a crown, gold jewellery and a bright orange draped garment, with a gold necklace, and holds a ritual object. Water streams over both statues from above, with a stone ceiling visible at top. No physical people are visible, only statues and an unseen hand at the top edge.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19Close photo of a golden metal deity murti with a painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, its raised hand in abhaya-like gesture while water pours over its head and shoulders. A small green parrot perches on a raised hand of the figure beside it. Behind the murti is a red cloth backdrop. To the right, a second orange-robed statue is also being bathed by falling water. The water suggests an abhishekam ritual. No living people are visible.2011-09-19Close photo of two gilded deity murti figures, each with tall crowns and elaborate ornaments, standing under an ornate gold-trimmed arch. A brass vessel is being tipped over their heads by a hand at the upper right, with liquid pouring down. At the lower right, a person in an orange garment with a maroon edge is partly visible. Green foliage shows behind the stone pillars.2010-07-05September 19 20112011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19December 28 20112011-12-28Two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple stand against a white curtain in a stone temple niche, dressed for alankaram. The male figure wears a red turban and red garment, with a silver-jewelled necklace and waist ornaments, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a trident-like staff with a snake coiled around it. The female figure wears an orange-gold sari with a red blouse, pearl and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown, and holds a flame-shaped object in one hand. Orange marigold garlands adorn the figures. These are statues, not physical people. +2 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side under a dark canopy. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, and an ornate white and red beaded necklace, and holds a golden trident-like staff. The female figure wears a dark red sari with blue lower garment, layered beaded necklaces, a jewelled headpiece and large earrings, with long black hair falling down her back. A small green parrot sits near the male figure's shoulder. Behind them, a lit shrine with a red and gold framed deity image is visible through an open hall with orange-painted pillars.2011-08-01Golden-hued metal deity murti receiving abhishekam under an ornate gilded arch. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls pour water from a silver vessel over the central murti's head while holding a cloth. A second seated golden murti in orange drapery, crowned and adorned with jewellery, sits to the right. A small green parrot figure appears near the murti's hand. No prominent identifiable a person depiction is visible; the ritual is a deity abhishekam.2011-12-28