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A dark bronze standing figure of a female deity murti on a gilded pedestal, draped in a wrapped cloth, with one hand raised in a gesture and the other arm down. Above, a large hand holds a dark ritual vessel pouring liquid over the figure's head. Behind are a red velvet cushioned seat with gold-embossed backrest, a gold-embossed panel, a green garland and a flame-like lamp. A saffron-orange backdrop displays Tamil lettering. No people are physically visible; the statue and hand are the only figures.

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December 08 20112011-12-08Photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a standing bronze deity murti draped in a red-brown cloth, with milk or liquid poured over its head from above. The murti stands on a gold-embossed pedestal. Behind it, a seated man in orange robes and a gold beaded necklace sits on a gold-framed throne against an orange backdrop with Tamil text. A man in a light shirt sits at the right edge, watching the ritual. Gold ornamental panels and a brass vessel are in the foreground.2011-12-08A silver-toned metal deity murti stands in the foreground, wearing a tall conical crown, earrings, armlets and a dark reddish-brown draped cloth, one hand raised in a gesture. Water pours from a green coconut held above its head by a hand at the top left, a ritual abhishekam. Behind it, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes wearing a gold-beaded necklace sits on a red cushioned seat, while golden draped decorations and blurred garlands fill the background.2011-12-08A photograph of a bronze deity murti standing on a gilded base on a stage. The figure wears a draped saree-style garment and a tall pointed crown, with one hand raised. Behind it stands an ornate gold-embossed panel and a red velvet cushioned seat with gilded backrest. A banner with Tamil text hangs behind, with flower garlands of yellow and white blossoms and an oil lamp flame. A long wooden pole wrapped in cord runs across the stage on the right. No people are visible.2011-12-08A bronze or gilt metal deity murti of a female figure stands centrally, draped in a dark maroon-brown cloth, with an ornate crown, earrings and armlets. Water pours down over the statue from above during an abhishekam, glistening on its surface. Blurred orange-robed figures and yellow flower garlands appear in the background. The statue rests on a small base with fresh green leaves at its foot.2011-12-08December 20 20112011-12-20A metal utsava murti of a deity, shown in a bronze or brass finish with a tall crown, earrings and a dark maroon shawl draped over its shoulders, is being bathed with water poured from a vessel held by a dark hand at the upper left. Water streams over the figure's head and body as part of an abhishekam. Behind it, a seated person in orange saffron robes and layered gold necklaces is partly visible at the upper right, with gold-and-green decorations and a red cloth in the background.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08A photograph of a silver metal deity murti standing in the foreground, wearing a tall cone-shaped crown and draped in a dark reddish-brown cloth. Its right hand is raised in a gesture while the left hangs by its side, with ornate silver bangles and armlets. Behind it, blurred, a seated figure in orange robes and gold ornamental necklaces sits before a decorated altar with flower garlands and gold-trimmed cloth. The setting suggests a temple or satsang hall.2011-12-08