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A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style rite before a tall, polished black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gold arch frame against deep red drapery. A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti/wrap, with dark hair tied back, reaches up to touch the crown of the black murti with his right hand. At lower right, a seated figure in orange and maroon robes and a maroon head wrap sits beside a large gold vessel topped with white cloth and a red flower. White cloth covers the base and blue fabric backs the scene.

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A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone deity murti standing inside an ornate gold arched frame with carved lions and floral motifs, set on a dark tiled platform against a maroon curtain. A man in a plain orange cloth, bare-shouldered, pours liquid from a gold vessel held above the deity's head. A second man in an orange robe with a maroon border and head covering stands at right with his hands together, watching. Blue drapes and white cloth surround the platform, and a coconut with red decoration sits at the base, with brass pots nearby on the floor.A photograph of a ritual at an indoor temple-style setting in front of a deep red curtain. A standing man in an orange robe lifts a gleaming golden kalasha-like vessel high above a tall black stone deity murti set within an ornate gilded arch decorated with lion figures, indicating abhishekam. A second man in orange robes and an orange head wrap kneels at right with palms pressed together in prayer. Blue cloth drapes behind the murti, a white cloth covers a table at left, and a small white offering sits at the base of the statue.A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with long dark hair tied back in a bun, stands at left with his right arm raised, touching the head of a tall, glossy black stone deity murti. The murti has a tall conical crown, ornate jewelled necklaces, armbands and a long carved garment. Behind is a gold ornamental arch against a deep red velvet curtain, with a blue draped cloth at right and a partly visible gold object at lower right.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple-style altar. A man with long dark hair and an orange garment reaches up and presses his hand to the head of a tall black stone deity murti, set within an ornate gold arched frame against a deep red curtain. A kneeling priest in an orange-and-red patterned headcloth and orange garment stands at the lower right, and a brass lamp sits at the base. Blue cloth covers part of the stage behind the murti.A photograph inside a temple-style room with deep red drapes and a blue cloth backdrop. Centre, a standing black stone deity murti with a tall crown-like headdress is framed by an ornate gold arch. A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti stands at left, both arms raised to touch the top of the gold arch. At lower right, a second person in orange robes with a draped orange shawl and red border holds a brass vessel. At left edge, a painted pillar with geometric and floral motifs stands beside a figure in orange and red garments. Two physical people are visible in the scene.A photograph in a temple-like room with deep red velvet drapes. In the foreground a man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti stands with both arms raised, palms pressed together above his head, beside a glossy black stone deity murti with a tall conical crown and jewelled ornaments. Behind it a gold ornate arch frames the figure. At the lower right, a partially visible person in orange and maroon robes stands near a brass or gold vessel with red flowers.Photograph of a puja before a black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gold arch framed against a red velvet curtain and blue backdrop. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange skirt, long dark hair, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti. At right, a person in orange robes with a head wrap holds a tray of white and red flowers, and another person in white clothing stands beside them. A coconut and flower petals rest at the base of the murti. A video camera operator is visible at the left edge.A photograph of a ritual before a black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gilded arch framed by a deep red curtain and blue draping. A figure in an orange sari-style garment, long dark hair pulled back, stands at left holding a small object up to the murti's head in an abhishekam-like act. At right, a priest in orange robes and an orange head wrap holds a tray with flowers, a white cloth and a small oil lamp. Fluorescent lights hang above and a small brass vessel sits near the base. Two people are visible.A photograph of a ritual at an indoor shrine. In the foreground, a figure in orange sannyasi robes with long dark hair, back turned to the camera, raises one arm to touch the crown of a tall, polished black stone deity murti standing beneath an ornate gilded arch. Behind the murti, dark red velvet drapes hang on the wall and a blue cloth covers part of the set. At lower right, a second person in orange robes and a headcloth holds a golden kalasha topped with coconut, flowers and a red decoration. A white cloth is spread at the base. The murti's form is a standing figure with a tall conical crown and jewelled ornaments, and the scene suggests an abhishekam or consecration preparation.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a gold-framed shrine set before blue draped cloth. A standing figure in a red sleeveless top and orange dhoti with a long orange shawl, long wavy dark hair, pours liquid from a small vessel onto the head of a dark polished deity murti with a tall conical crown and ornate jewellery. In the lower right, a person in orange robes and headwrap holds out a small golden dish of offerings, and another orange-clad devotee sits beside them. The scene is lit against a dark red curtain.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress before a black stone deity murti set within an ornate gold arch. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands on a low platform, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over the dark sculpture's head. To the right, a person in orange robes and an orange head wrap watches, and a man in white ritual clothes stands beside him near a camera. A white cloth and blue drapes frame the shrine, and a decorated figure wearing a gold crown and garland sits at the lower left. The setting is a hall with red curtains and an exit sign.A woman with long dark curly hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange skirt with an orange wrap draped over her shoulder, stands at left pouring liquid from a small vessel over a dark stone deity murti standing on a pedestal. The murti is a standing female form with a tall conical crown, necklace and ornate jewelry, its surface glistening wet. It is framed by an ornate gold arched prabhavali with carved floral and animal motifs, set before draped royal-blue cloth on a dark stage backdrop. At far left edge a partially visible person in white clothing stands with hands together. Setting appears to be an event stage; abhishekam ritual.