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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an outdoor stage. In the foreground a young man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with a beaded bracelet, pours water from a silver kalasha onto a brass deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate arched brass prabhavali. The Shiva figure holds a trident and the Parvati figure wears white. Behind them a gold-trimmed throne and a pink and green draped table are visible, with a partly seen seated man in white. A banner with Tamil lettering is behind.

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Photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a gilded bronze murti of a seated deity with a child figure beside it, set within an ornate arched metal frame. A person in an orange-and-gold sari and beaded bracelets pours liquid from a silver vessel over the figures. The seated deity holds a trident-like staff and wears a tall crown; the smaller figure wears a white cloth and a pendant. Behind are gold draped stands, pink and green cloth, and a blue backdrop. Only the partially visible arm and sari of the person pouring are shown.2011-11-10 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesA gilded bronze deity murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him on a pedestal is being bathed with water poured from a silver vessel held by a person in orange and yellow robes at right. Water streams over the figures and flower petals lie on the base. Blurred devotees in colourful saris and clothing sit in the background at night, with a green cloth draped at the lower left.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a gilded metal murti of a seated deity with a tall crown, a raised hand holding a damaru-like staff, and a smaller standing deity figure in white cloth with a gold necklace, set within an ornate arched frame. A person's hand in an orange cloth pours liquid from a silver vessel over the figures. Blurred stage decor in the background includes a blue backdrop and green and pink drapes. Some text overlay in the bottom right reads a copyright line.2011-11-10 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10Night ritual abhishekam at an outdoor event. A priest in orange-saffron robes with a gold-edged yellow border and a long beaded necklace pours liquid from a silver vessel over a gilded metal deity murti of a seated figure with a consort, set within an ornate golden arched frame on a dais. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis with folded hands watch, and green and gold draped fabric lines the platform. The priest wears gold bangles and a rudraksha-style bead armband.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close photograph of a golden metal processional murti of a seated deity with a smaller companion figure, both wearing crowns, shown beneath a curved golden frame. Water streams and splashes over the idols. A figure in orange and gold robes stands at the right edge, and a hand holds a vessel above. Blurred background with green cloth and warm lights.2011-11-10