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A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth draped over the shoulder stands with their back to the camera, right hand raised and pressed against the head of a large black polished stone deity murti. The murti is set within an ornate gold arch carved with lions and floral motifs, in front of deep red drapes and blue cloth backing. The person's hair is long and swept back. Only one physical person is visible, and the arch and statue are not people.

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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.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 of a man in an orange sleeveless garment with an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, standing at left and bending toward a large black stone deity murti that is coated with yellow liquid. The murti has a tall conical crown and a golden-yellow sheen where liquid has been poured over it. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet curtain, and a gold ornate arch frames the murti on the right, with a blue cloth draped below. A small red vertical object stands beside the murti. The man has a tilak marked on his forehead and his hair is swept back.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 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 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.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 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.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 black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gilded arch backed by red drapes and blue cloth. A young man in a sleeveless orange robe with shoulder-length dark hair holds a brass oil lamp with a flame toward the murti, performing aarti. Smoke drifts in the air. At the lower right, the partially visible head of an older person wearing orange cloth and glasses watches. The statue has a red flower on its crown and a tilak on its forehead.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.