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May 31 2017

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May 31 20172017-05-31 +1 copiesMay 06 20172017-05-06July 23 20212021-07-23January 01 20152015-01-01A bare-chested priest with long matted hair and an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulder stands at left, reaching toward an ornate golden deity murti seated on a jeweled throne. The golden murti wears a tall crown, white garlands and a jeweled necklace, its hands raised in blessing. To the right a second golden deity murti with a tall decorated headdress wears white garlands and a red silk garment. The elaborate arched throne is covered in gold embroidery, beadwork and colourful sequined panels.2021-03-14December 22 20182018-12-22January 01 20152015-01-01ADIKAILASA on 3/14/20212021-03-14November 16 20152015-11-16November 25 20182018-11-25A bare-backed priest with dark hair tied up and an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder stands at left, adjusting the golden crown of a gilded deity murti. The murti is adorned with white jasmine garlands, a red flower, and a golden kirītam crown, set within an elaborate gold-and-jewelled throne with red velvet and embroidered panels. Beside it, a second gilded figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered gold necklaces, and a red silk sari-like garment with floral garlands.2021-03-14A priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a yellow border stands with his back to the camera, raising a silver crown-shaped ornament toward a deity murti framed by a gilded arch. Yellow and white marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a second standing deity figure in ornate gold jewellery and a golden sari stands to the left. A blue sparkling cloth covers the altar, with oil lamps in front and a small fire with a flame burning in the foreground.2015-11-18