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Abhishekam being performed on three metal murti figures: a central standing deity with a tall crown, four arms holding a spear, trident and other implements, with a small animal figure at his feet, flanked by two female figures in dark red-maroon sarees with garlands and pendant necklaces. A hand from the upper left pours a white liquid from a conch-shaped vessel over the central figure, and the murtis are coated with milky offering residue. In the background a white seated figure in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha mala sits before a garlanded altar with flowers and a lamp.

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November 12 20102010-11-12A golden bronze murti of Murugan standing centrally on a lotus pedestal, holding a spear-like vel in one hand and a flag-like banner in another, with a peacock-like carved figure beside him. Flanking him are two smaller golden figures in maroon garments with gold pendant necklaces. A hand in a gold-coloured vessel pours a stream of yellow liquid. A blurred orange-robed figure sits in the background among garlands and red flowers.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12Golden-bronze murti of a four-armed deity stands centre on a stone pedestal, flanked by two consorts in deep maroon saris with gold necklaces, all bathed in white liquid and smeared with paste. The central figure holds a staff, a spear-like weapon and a trident, and has a ring-shaped crown; a small animal figure stands at his feet. A hand in a bangle pours from a white vessel above, with an orange-robed figure and red flowers blurred in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual, with the deity murti being anointed.2010-11-12A golden deity murti with a tall crown, four arms holding a spear-like staff, a mace-like club and a raised trident-like emblem, being bathed in a liquid poured from a white cloth or conch-shaped vessel held by a hand at top left. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, wearing crowns, maroon garments and gold pendant necklaces, also glistening with the pouring liquid. The stone platform behind is grey and carved, with orange and red offerings blurred at the top. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the murti. No people are physically identifiable as a person; the only human element is the hand pouring.2010-11-12A metal murti of a four-armed deity, coated in glowing yellow liquid, stands on a lotus pedestal with yellow flowers at its feet. The figure holds a club, a spear-like staff and a flag-topped rod, and a small animal figure stands beside it. Two flanking standing figures wear maroon draped garments and gold pendants. A hand from the top left pours yellow liquid from a golden vessel over the central murti, as in abhishekam. Garlands of red and yellow flowers appear in the blurred background.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A shaven-headed young priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace pours liquid over a golden murti of a deity with a tall crown and spear, flanked by two smaller golden female figures in deep maroon garments. The statues stand on a dark stone pedestal wreathed in yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Behind them a white and orange seated figure with a saffron turban is shown as a depiction, while red drapery and gold decoration frame the scene. The surfaces are glistening with abhishekam liquid and scattered offerings.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12Photograph of an abhishekam in progress. Two brass or bronze deity murtis stand on a stone base: a taller Murugan-style figure with a crown, spear (vel) and peacock-feather motif, and a smaller female figure in a maroon sari with a pendant, both drenched in a liquid poured from a golden kalasha held by a person's hands at the top left. Yellow flowers rest at their feet. A carved grey stone wall with floral relief forms the background, and red fabric appears at the top.2010-11-12A priest in an orange dhoti and shawl pours yellow liquid from a golden pot over a golden metal murti of a standing deity with a crown, multiple arms and a red-lipped face. Two smaller gilded attendant figures in maroon garments with gold necklaces flank the central image. The figures stand before a grey stone wall with carved relief panels, and red and yellow floral garlands and red fabric appear in the background. The scene shows an abhishekam ritual in progress.2010-11-12A hand pours milk from a brass pot over a white-painted metal murti of a standing deity with a tall crown, holding a trident and other weapons, during an abhishekam. Two golden figures in maroon garments with gold necklaces stand on either side, and a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala appears blurred in the background among marigold and rose garlands. Milk splashes over the central figure and a small bull stands at its foot.2010-11-12