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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.

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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 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.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 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 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 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 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 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 dark bronze-coloured deity murti stands in a gilded arched frame before a blue draped backdrop, with red curtains at the sides. A woman with long wavy hair in a red top and orange wrap stands at left, her hands raised to the statue's face and head as she tends it. A second person in an orange head covering and orange robe reaches toward the statue holding a small bowl and a golden object, with a gold bangle visible on the wrist. At far left a man in white and at far right a partially visible woman in orange are seen at the edges of the frame. The scene suggests a ritual anointing or dressing of the murti on a stage.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.