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A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron garment pours water from a large engraved silver vessel over a golden metal deity murti with a crown, during an abhishekam. A large orange backdrop behind shows a blurred portrait-like face, which is a depiction, not a physical person. Red fruits sit on a white stand at right. The priest wears a bangle and bead bracelet.

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A close photo of an abhishekam in progress. A priest in an orange-saffron garment and bead bracelets pours water from an ornately engraved silver pot over a small brass deity murti with a crown and mirror-like halo. Behind them, a blurred printed portrait on orange cloth shows a smiling man with a saffron head covering, beside a row of red flowers and a brass lamp stand at the right edge.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap pours water from a silver-rimmed kalasha pot over a golden deity murti's head during abhishekam at night. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a gold bangle and a gold rudraksha-style bead necklace. Another person in white stands partly visible behind him. Water streams down the golden statue against a dark background.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Outdoor night ritual abhishekam. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala pours water from a silver kalasha over two gilded metal deity murtis on a golden tray. Water streams down the figures. Behind, drummers and a man in white play instruments, and a small boy in maroon and gold stands at left. Orange railings and string lights frame the stage.2012-01-08A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with green-gold border pours water from a large engraved silver vessel over a gilded bronze deity murti with four arms, holding a trident-like staff and crown. Water streams down onto the murti during abhishekam. Behind them, a large orange backdrop and garlands of flowers are visible. The priest wears a rudraksha-style bead bracelet on his wrist.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A night-time abhishekam at a temple. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, pours water from a large silver vessel over two gilded deity murti with crowns. A second white-clad priest stands behind, partly visible. Water streams down onto the golden figures against a black background.2012-01-08