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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.

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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 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 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 photo of a ritual abhishekam at an indoor temple setting. A man with long dark hair in an orange dhoti and orange garment stands on a tiled platform, pouring water from a golden vessel over a black stone deity murti set beneath an ornate gold arch. A second priest in orange and maroon robes with a head covering kneels in the foreground beside brass and silver ritual vessels. Dark red drapes and blue cloth form the backdrop, with a painted decorated pillar at left.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 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.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.Indoor ritual scene with a black stone deity murti with long flowing hair standing inside an ornate gold arch, set against a dark red velvet backdrop and blue cloth. A figure in orange robes stands on a step pouring liquid from a copper pot over the murti's head, an abhishekam. Beside them a bald man in orange robes with maroon borders stands facing the deity, and at the right edge another person in orange clothing bends forward. White cloth covers the floor, a yellow-stained base is visible, and fluorescent lights hang from the ceiling.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 an abhishekam in progress. A man in a sleeveless orange robe with an orange shawl pours liquid from a silver vessel over a dark grey stone Shiva lingam-style deity murti, which is streaming with milk-like liquid. The murti stands beneath an ornate gold-painted arched frame against a deep maroon curtain, with blue drapes behind and a coconut with a red cloth at its base. Fluorescent tube lights hang above, and another person in orange garments is partly visible at the right edge.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress at a temple-style setting. A woman in an orange sari stands on a raised platform, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a white-coated statue of a deity with a tall conical crown, which is set in front of a golden ornate arch with carved lion and floral motifs. A dark backdrop and blue cloth frame the scene. To the left, a bald man in orange robes stands with palms joined in devotion. At lower right, a man in white dhoti with a sandalwood mark on his forehead kneels beside a brass lamp, and another figure in orange robes bends forward near a coconut and offerings on the floor.A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a large black deity murti standing within an ornate gold-leafed arch framed by a deep red curtain and blue draping. A woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a silver vessel over the murti's head, water streaming down its figure. Beside the base, a man in an orange robe with a maroon border bends forward, and another man in white with a white head mark assists at right. A coconut sits at the murti's feet, a yellow cloth covers the pedestal, and brass ritual vessels and a lamp stand at lower right.