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December 25 20152015-12-25Close-up photograph of a ritual abhishekam being performed on a silver-toned deity murti or ceremonial figure. A man's hand, wearing a thin sacred thread on the wrist, pours milk or a white liquid from a metal vessel over the decorated metal form, which has ornate engraved patterns and a raised crown-like top. Blurred figures in the background suggest a gathered audience. The scene is lit warmly against a dark setting.2015-12-25Close-up photograph of a ritual abhishekam at night. A hand pours liquid from a silver vessel over the head of a white-painted bearded figure, with milky liquid streaming down. Beside it stands a silver-toned deity murti wearing an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces, holding a silver staff topped with a cobra hood and a spoked disc. The blurred background shows a seated crowd in white clothing.2015-12-25January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08October 13 20132013-10-13June 05 20122012-06-05December 25 20152015-12-25 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13Close-up photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a gilded metal deity murti. Two hands, one wearing a red-brown rudraksha mala bracelet on the wrist, pour water from a large white decorated conch-like vessel over the head of the figure. The murti has a crown, ornate gold jewellery, a raised hand holding a wheel-like emblem, and a red-painted mouth with a tilak on the forehead. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers, purple and teal cloth, and brass lamps. Water streams down the statue's face and shoulders.2013-10-13December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19