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Two priests perform abhishekam on a black stone deity murti at a shrine under an ornate silver arch. The left priest wears an orange saffron wrap and dhoti and pours water from a vessel; the right priest wears white dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges and holds a silver plate over the murti's head. Water streams down the black statue, which has multiple arms and is seated on a pedestal. Green leaves and an orange fruit lie at the base, and a black plaque in front reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. Trees and foliage surround the scene.

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December 28 20112011-12-28Two priests perform an abhishekam on a black stone Dakshinamurthi murti seated in a carved silver-framed arch outdoors among green trees. The priest on the left wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl and pours water from a metal vessel over the murti's head. The priest on the right wears white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and holds a silver plate above the head, catching the flowing water. A coconut and green leaves rest on the base in front of a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A priest in orange ritual cloth with a gold-beaded mala pours water from a silver kalasha over a polished black stone deity murti. The murti has a tall ornate headdress, layered necklaces and a raised hand holding a trident-like staff, and water runs down its surface during abhishekam. A silver-coloured arch with repoussé floral and animal relief frames the scene, with green trees behind. The priest wears a gold bangle and a wristwatch.2011-12-28Outdoor photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone four-armed deity murti seated in a meditative pose, its head and shoulders washed with milky white liquid streaming down. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand beside it under leafy trees, with a carved silver arch behind the murti. The man on the right, with shaved-back hair and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a small vessel held in one hand, while his other hand rests on the murti's raised arm holding a red flower. The younger man on the left, with a shaved head, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, stands with a hand on the murti's arm. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person from the visible evidence.2005-12-31Two men perform an abhishekam on a black stone deity murti seated in meditation pose with multiple arms, under an ornate silver arched frame set among green trees. The man on the left wears an orange saffron wrap and pours water from a metal vessel over the murti's head. The man on the right, bare-chested with a white dhoti and gold-edged cloth, holds a silver plate above the murti while water streams down over its face and body. Water glistens across the dark stone and pale sculpted figure.2011-12-28A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a stone-arched shrine under leafy trees. A young man in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap stands at left with a bangle on his raised wrist, lifting a white conch shell above his head to pour sacred water. Facing him is a large black stone deity murti with multiple arms, seated in a cross-legged pose with a crown-like headdress and flanked by a carved arch. Water glistens on the dark stone, and a small orange flower sits at the base. Anyone not clearly seen is not described.2011-12-28A young man in orange saffron robes and a gold-beaded necklace pours water from a white conch shell over a black stone deity murti during an abhishekam. He stands beside a carved white stone arch amid green trees. Water streams down the dark carved figure, which has multiple arms and a crowned head. The man's gold bangles and wristwatch are visible as he holds the shell aloft.2011-12-28A young man in saffron-orange robes stands on a stone platform pouring water from a golden vessel over a dark black stone deity murti. Water cascades down the black sculpture, which has a crown and raised arms holding objects. A silver ornate arch frames the scene, with green foliage behind. A coconut and green leaves rest at the base of the murti. The priest's bare back and shoulders are visible, and he wears gold bangles on his wrist. The scene depicts abhishekam of a stone deity.2011-12-28A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold bead necklace, standing beside a large black stone deity murti. The priest holds a brass lamp-style vessel with bells, performing an arati-style offering toward the multi-armed black stone figure, which has a red tilak and a crown-like headdress. A silver-toned ornate arch frames the scene under trees. The murti sits on a dark pedestal with carved relief figures at its base.2011-12-28