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Close photograph of a bronze-toned Kalabhairava deity murti being bathed in yellow liquid poured over its head and body during abhishekam. The figure has multiple arms holding a staff or trident-like implement, wears a blue-green cloth around the waist, and sits before an ornate arched backdrop carved with scrollwork. A crowned figure stands behind it, and blue fabric hangings are visible at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.

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Photo 82893562022-06-20A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a multi-armed standing deity with a tall crown, being bathed with yellow liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a hand at the upper left. The statue stands on a pedestal before a purple cloth and a dark sparkling backdrop, with an ornate gold arch behind. A person in a white garment with red and yellow border is partly visible at the left edge, pouring the abhishekam. Yellow liquid streams down the statue's arms, chest and legs onto the base.2026-01-10A golden liquid is poured over an ornate gold-toned deity murti of Kala Bhairava, a fierce form with flaming aureole and rudraksha beads at its base, as part of abhishekam. Behind it, a deity figure is adorned with gold jewellery, pearl and bead necklaces, and red and gold-ornamented arms, with rudraksha beads piled below. A small oil lamp sits at left and a fruit at right. No people are clearly visible apart from hands at upper right.2021-01-03Photo 82857732022-06-20 +1 copiesA close photograph of a small gilded metal murti of a multi-armed deity standing on a tiered square pedestal, with a flared arch of petals behind it. A hand holding a metal vessel pours yellow liquid. The deity holds a staff topped with a trident and other implements in its hands, and the surface around it is wet with liquid. No people are visible apart from the hand, and no a person candidate appears.2025-02-21A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti being bathed in milk during abhishekam. The multi-armed bronze-gold figure, shown in a dynamic standing pose with a fierce expression, has white milk streaming down its face, chest, waist and legs. A hand in a white cloth with red-and-gold border, wearing bangles and a rudraksha bracelet, pours from a golden vessel above the figure's head. Behind it stands an ornate gold arch against a black sparkling backdrop and purple drape. No person's face is visible.2026-01-10Close photo of a golden metal murti of a seated deity with a trident-like staff and a raised hand, being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from a silver vessel. Two bare arms with beaded bracelets hold the vessel above the figure. The murti sits on a stepped pedestal with a gold-toned border, framed by ornate arched metal screens and a blue backdrop. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual performed on a deity murti. No person is clearly visible beyond the pouring hands, and no a person candidate is present.2011-11-10KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 3/5/20212021-03-05KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 6/20/20222022-06-20 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10A brass or bronze murti of a multi-armed deity, standing on a pedestal in a temple shrine, is being bathed with liquid poured from a vessel held by a hand at the top left. The figure holds a trident, a staff and other implements, wears a flared crown and a garland, and stands on a small decorated base with pink flowers. Liquid streams down over the figure and into a golden tray, indicating abhishekam. Behind it sit a golden-coloured seated deity and orange marigold garlands, with a blue and gold sari visible at the right edge. Ritual puja is taking place at a black tiled altar.2021-09-28November 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copies