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A devotee in an orange sleeveless garment and matching orange skirt pours water over a black stone deity murti standing inside an ornate gold arch. The water spills in a bright stream over the murti, which has a hand raised and a pot-bellied form. A red flower and a white coconut sit at the base. Behind is a deep red curtain, a blue cloth draped on the right, and a decorative banner with elephants and patterned panels on the left. The scene reflects abhishekam ritual bathing of a murti.

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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 person in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap stands at the left, pouring liquid from a silver bowl over a tall black stone deity murti of a standing figure with a crown, flowing white liquid running down its body onto a white-draped pedestal with a coconut and red offering at its base. Behind is a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arched frame, with a blue cloth to the right and another orange-robed person partly visible at the right edge. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.A woman in an orange sari pours milk from a silver bowl over a tall black stone deity murti during an abhishekam. White milk streams down the sculpture's face and body, pooling on a yellow cloth at its base. A small fruit and a red flower sit at the base. Behind is a carved gold arch and maroon velvet drapes. At the right edge, a partially visible person in orange stands nearby.A person in an orange sleeveless garment and matching orange wrap stands at left, lifting a silver vessel with both hands to pour liquid over a black stone deity murti. The liquid runs down the dark figure in streams, which suggests abhishekam. A gilded arched frame with carved lion-like figures surrounds the scene, with a maroon curtain and blue cloth behind. A coconut and a red flower sit at the base of the murti. The murti shows a standing figure with long hair, a crown-like head and a draped lower garment.A photo of a priest in an orange sleeveless garment and orange shawl performing abhishekam on a black stone deity murti, pouring milky liquid from a silver vessel over the figure's head. The murti stands within an ornate gold arched frame carved with lions and floral motifs, set against a maroon curtain and blue draping. A white cloth and yellow-tinged liquid cover the base. Another person in orange stands at the right edge holding a silver pot. The priest has long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, and wears an orange outfit with an orange shawl. Items visible include a red flower and a coconut at the base.A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap pours milk over a black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gold arch framed by a deep maroon curtain. The figure's hair is pulled back, and the person holds a silver vessel raised above the statue as liquid streams down its body and pools on a yellow-draped base. A red-tinted coconut sits at the statue's feet. Blue sheeting lines the back of the arch, and fluorescent lights hang overhead. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual.A temple-style abhishekam in progress. A man in orange robes stands on a tiled platform, raising a golden kalasha high with both arms and pouring liquid over a large black stone deity murti. The murti stands inside an ornate gilded arch with carved floral and animal motifs, set against a maroon velvet curtain and blue draping. In the foreground at right, a second person in orange robes and a matching orange head covering kneels with hands folded, watching. A brass bell and a garland of red and white flowers sit at lower left, and a colourful decorated pillar stands at the left edge.A photograph of a ritual at an indoor stage with a deep red curtain and blue draped table. A man with long dark hair in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap applies a yellow paste or sandal mark to the forehead of a black stone deity murti set within an ornate gold arch. A second person in orange robes and a pink-orange shawl kneels in front holding a gold kalasha pot. A tall decorated pillar with geometric and floral patterns stands at left. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja setup.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam to a tall black stone deity murti standing before an ornate gold arched frame against deep maroon drapes. A man in a sleeveless orange-saffron top with a matching orange shawl and dhoti pours liquid from a brass vessel held in his raised right hand, while his left hand rests on the statue's shoulder. The murti has a tall conical crown and is coated with yellow liquid streaming down its body. A white coconut and a red flower sit at its base, and a blue cloth backdrop is visible at right. One partially visible person in orange stands at the right edge. The man's face cannot be identified from appearance, and the photo's page notes do not establish who he is.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 woman in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap pouring liquid over a dark metal deity murti standing before a blue draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. A second person in orange robes, partly blurred, stands at the right edge holding an object. The murti has a tall crown and a stone-like sheen from the liquid. Other objects are visible on the lower left and right edges.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.