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A priest in an orange-red garment pours white milk from a silver vessel over a small gilded deity murti standing on a pedestal, with the milk streaming down its body and orange cloth. Beside it, a larger white-coated murti in orange drapery is also coated with milk. The setting is an outdoor temple courtyard with stone walls. The priest wears gold bangles and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, and a gold ornament hangs at his chest. This appears to be an abhishekam milk bath performed on the murtis.

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October 07 20112011-10-07A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on two metal deity murti statues, one a female form with a tall crown and one a male form holding a spear-like staff, both coated in white milk. A priest in an orange dhoti and saffron cloth, wearing a gold-link ceremonial necklace and a bracelet, pours milk from a gold kalasha vessel onto the female statue, which runs down its body and the peetha base decorated with flowers. A small animal figure, possibly a peacock or bird, stands beside the male statue. Blurred orange and red fabric and a glowing lamp appear in the background. No living person's face is visible apart from the priest's hands and arms.2010-11-12A metal pot is being tipped so water pours over a golden deity murti standing on a pedestal, dressed in orange cloth with a crown and silver necklaces. A person in an orange and red sari with gold border and gold bangles pours the abhishekam. Another white-streaked orange-draped murti stands at right on a decorated base.2011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07Close photo of an abhishekam being performed on a small metal deity murti with four arms, holding a sword and other implements, draped in a pink cloth. A pair of hands tips a polished brass pot, pouring white liquid over the murti, which sits on a gold-trimmed tray. Behind is a figure in orange robes with a yellow shawl bordered in red and gold, appearing to be a sannyasi performing the ritual. Liquid splashes around the murti.2010-07-21November 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21Photo 11698563July 21 20102010-07-21