Abhisheka, also called Abhishekam, is conducted by priests or devotes, by pouring libations on the image of the deity being worshipped, amidst the chanting of mantras. Usually, offerings such as milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, Panchaamrutam, Sesame oil, rosewater, sandalwood paste may be poured among other offerings depending on the type of abhishekam being performed. This Abhishekam was conducted as part of the Maha kumbhabhishekam of the consecration of the Devipuram Meru Temple in India 1994.

Video courtesy of William Thomas