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A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on two metal deity murti statues, one a female form with a tall crown and one a male form holding a spear-like staff, both coated in white milk. A priest in an orange dhoti and saffron cloth, wearing a gold-link ceremonial necklace and a bracelet, pours milk from a gold kalasha vessel onto the female statue, which runs down its body and the peetha base decorated with flowers. A small animal figure, possibly a peacock or bird, stands beside the male statue. Blurred orange and red fabric and a glowing lamp appear in the background. No living person's face is visible apart from the priest's hands and arms.

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A photograph of an abhishekam in progress at a temple shrine. Two hands pour thick white milk from a golden kalasha-style pot over a deity murti standing with a trident and a raised hand, its body already coated white. Beside it, a second bronze figure in a maroon garment with gold armlets also receives the milk, its base decorated with orange and yellow flowers. Grey carved stone walls with ornate scroll patterns form the backdrop, with red and orange cloth and brass offerings visible at the top edge. No person is fully visible, only the arms pouring.2010-11-12A priest in an orange-red garment pours white milk from a silver vessel over a small gilded deity murti standing on a pedestal, with the milk streaming down its body and orange cloth. Beside it, a larger white-coated murti in orange drapery is also coated with milk. The setting is an outdoor temple courtyard with stone walls. The priest wears gold bangles and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, and a gold ornament hangs at his chest. This appears to be an abhishekam milk bath performed on the murtis.2011-10-07A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a white-painted metal deity murti standing centre frame, holding a trident-like staff, a drum-shaped object and a flag-like emblem, with a dog-like vahana at its feet. A pair of gold-toned female figures in maroon sarees with gold pendant necklaces stand on either side. A bare arm in a silver bangle pours milk from a gold kalasha over the central figure's head, and the liquid splashes down its body. Marigold garlands in yellow and purple decorate the base. Behind, a blurred seated figure in orange robes and a white beard sits before golden and red draperies and garlands.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12October 07 20112011-10-07A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple-style event. In the foreground, a metal deity murti of Shiva with a tall crown, raised hands holding a trident and a drum-like object, is being bathed by a hand pouring liquid from a vessel at the top left. Beside it stands a second, smaller metal figure, also coated with milky liquid. Behind them, a seated man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a layered gold-bead garland, seated before a gilded throne canopy. A large orange banner with Tamil script and a faded photo of a smiling man in orange headwear forms the backdrop.2011-12-08November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl with a gold ornamental necklace pours a white milky liquid from a silver vessel over a bronze deity murti, a standing multi-armed figure with a trident-like staff, during an abhishekam. Milk runs down the statue onto a golden tray and a mound of offerings at its base. Beside it stands a smaller bronze female figure in a maroon sari with a gold necklace and crown, holding a small lamp. Red cloth and a stone wall form the background.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold-bordered yellow cloth draped over his shoulder stands from behind, pouring a liquid from a golden vessel over a white-coated statue. The statue, a standing figure with raised right hand, is covered in white paste or milk and receives abhishekam at a shrine. Beside it, a seated deity murti wears a red and gold silk sari, garlands of yellow and pink flowers, gold ornaments and a crown, set against a red velvet backdrop with gold arch framing. The temple stone pillars are carved in the background.2012-04-07