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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.

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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.November 09 20072007-11-09A 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 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 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.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 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 dark metal standing deity murti with a tall conical crown and four arms, placed in front of a gilded arched frame decorated with carved lions and floral motifs and a blue draped cloth backdrop. A person with long curly dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless top, orange wrap and orange trousers, stands barefoot on a tiled plinth and holds a flame toward the figure, which has red flower garlands at its neck, waist and base. Red curtains frame the scene.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.October 01 20062006-10-01