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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple-style shrine. A person in an orange sleeveless garment with the orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder stands at left, raising a silver vessel high and pouring water over a black stone deity murti. The murti is a standing figure with a tall crown and drapery, glistening with water, with a coconut and red flower at its base on a white cloth covered platform. The murti stands inside an ornate gold-coloured arch carved with lions and floral motifs, set against a maroon curtain and blue draped backdrop. The person's face is not visible, only the back of their head with dark hair tied back.

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A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, seen from behind, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame before a black stone deity murti. The murti stands in a gilded arched frame with carved lion and floral motifs, against a maroon curtain and blue draping. Red flowers and a coconut sit at the base of the murti, with scattered petals on the floor. The priest performs aarti, and the scene reads as a temple puja. No identity is established from appearance.A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in an ornate golden arch against a blue draped backdrop on a stage. A woman with long wavy hair, wearing an orange-red top and orange-yellow skirt, leans forward and reaches toward the statue, appearing to pour or anoint it. A partially visible person in orange clothing sits at the bottom edge of the frame. The statue wears a beaded necklace and an ornate headdress, and the golden arch has carved floral and scrollwork detailing.November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A 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 photo of a temple abhishekam at an outdoor shrine. A shaven-headed priest in a red-orange dhoti and shawl, with a beaded necklace and bangle, pours water from a brass kalasha over a golden-bronze statue of a standing sage with a flowing garment. A black stone shivalingam stands at right, and a white marble sculpture of a seated figure and a small gold statue are at left. A garland of dark beads hangs overhead, and water splashes in the air. a person is not visibly present; the figure being bathed is a statue.2011-03-03June 07 20162016-06-07A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow waist sash pouring water over a large black stone deity murti set within an ornate gold arched frame. Water streams down over the dark sculpture, which shows a figure with multiple arms and a raised tall form, and the priest reaches up with both arms to pour from a vessel. The scene is dimly lit against a black background, and the gold frame surrounds the carved stone figure. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2008-07-30 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A photograph from behind of a person in an orange-saffron sannyasi garment with a deep red border, long dark hair falling loose, and gold bangles on the wrist. The person reaches up with one arm to a silver ornate arch framing a dark stone deity murti, apparently adjusting or touching the arch in a temple setting. Dark red-brown tiled walls surround the silver arch, which has a carved makara-like head at its top. A white flower garland rests near the murti and a thin cord runs along the right side.2006-09-29May 22 20092009-05-22A 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.