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A woman in a red blouse and orange saffron sari stands at left, pouring water from a brass kalasha over a golden deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red garment and is draped with garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. Water splashes down onto a yellow-tinted pedestal. A second person in orange robes stands behind her at left. The setting appears to be a temple interior with a concrete ceiling. This is an abhishekam ritual.

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February 23 20092009-02-23 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20092009-02-23 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shows a golden deity murti of a seated couple, one figure in an orange-red turban and the other with a tall gold crown, both draped in gold ornaments and sitting on a red cushioned seat above a black stone pedestal. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers with green leaves frame the shrine arch. A person in an orange-red top and orange dhoti stands at left, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over the murti, with water flowing down onto the black base. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel sit on the floor in front. This is an abhishekam offering.2009-02-23A four-panel collage of temple abhishekam ritual. Top left: a shaved-headed priest in orange robes pours liquid over a black shiva lingam, with a silver-and-gold deity murti draped in colourful cloth behind it. Bottom left: the same priest in orange pours from a silver vessel over a dark stone object surrounded by marigold and yellow flower garlands. Top right: the priest in orange pours from a golden vessel over a golden standing statue in an arched shrine niche. Bottom right: a close view of the golden statue and garlands. Gold ornaments, garlands and draped cloth fill the shrine.2011-03-03February 23 20092009-02-23 +1 copiesPhoto 11683843 +1 copiesNovember 06 20112011-11-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple. A young shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, pouring water from a gold kalasha pot over a deity murti. The murti is adorned with a pale green and magenta silk garment with gold border, a long silver-white pearl or bead garland, and gold ornaments and a gold crown. Behind are gold deity figures and an ornate gold backdrop. Water streams down a blue-green stone or metal base in front of the deity. The priest's body and hands are the main focus; no identifiable face is shown in the frame.2011-03-03A priest in saffron-orange robes stands at left, reaching toward a shrine where a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati sits enthroned on a red-draped peetha. The murti wears a red and gold crown and ornate gold jewellery, and is framed by garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers. Two small golden figures stand on the base in front, and a lit oil lamp is held near the murti. Golden arches and carved stone surround the shrine.2009-02-23January 01 20122012-01-01May 03 20082008-05-03September 19 20112011-09-19 +1 copies