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ADIKAILASA on 1/20/2022

ADIKAILASA on 1/20/2022

A gilded bronze Nataraja murti, Shiva in the dancing pose within a flaming arch, is being bathed during an abhishekam. A man at left, bare-chested with a saffron-orange dhoti and white sacred ash markings on his torso, extends his hand toward the arch. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on the golden lattice wall behind. A smaller gilded figure stands in a niche at right, and a brass lamp rests on the lower ledge. A banner caption at the bottom reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 Day 2.

A gilded temple interior with a bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva dancing within a flaming arch, standing on a pedestal. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with white sacred markings on his chest and arms stands at left, pouring liquid over the figure with a small vessel, during an abhishekam. Garlands of red and white flowers hang on the pillars, and a smaller gilded deity figure stands at right. The golden latticed walls and carved ornamentation fill the background. A caption reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - DAY 2.

ADIKAILASA on 1/20/2022

A photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a golden Nataraja statue dancing within a golden arch, with a flame-like halo and a small seated golden figure at its base. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border and a white head wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a small bowl over a black shivalingam on a dark stone base. Behind him, a second bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white head cloth pours water from a metal vessel over the Nataraja figure. Marigold garlands hang at the upper left, a standing golden devotee statue stands at the left edge, and a small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.

A priest with a shaved head and white sacred markings on his forehead and arms stands at left, holding a lit flame toward a golden bronze Nataraja murti dancing within a flaming ring. The deity has four arms and a crown and stands on a lotus pedestal. Ornate gold carved panels and a lattice screen surround the shrine, with garlands of red and white flowers hanging at upper left and right. A small figure stands at right beside a carved gold pillar. The priest wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha mala. Caption text at bottom reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam.

ADIKAILASA on 1/20/2022

Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden Nataraja murti dancing within a large golden arch, set against dark maroon drapes with marigold garlands hanging at the top. A priest bent forward in a white dhoti with a red cloth over one shoulder pours liquid from a pot over a black lingam on a dark pedestal, surrounded by red flowers. Two more priests, bare-chested in white dhotis with gold borders, stand on a raised platform at the right and left, one lifting a vessel beside a gold deity murti in a maroon garment, and another at the left beside a golden standing figure holding a cloth. Gold-colored floor and decorative offerings complete the scene.

A golden bronze statue of Nataraja, Shiva as the cosmic dancer, stands within a circular flame aureole with one leg raised and multiple arms extended. Two hands, wearing bangles and a sacred thread, reach up to pour or adorn the image during abhishekam. The background shows ornate gold-toned decorations and garlands. Gold lettering at the bottom reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 2.

Two priests in white dhoti and white turbans perform abhishekam at a golden Nataraja statue dancing within an ornate golden arch. The priest on the left, bare-chested with red rudraksha malas, pours liquid from a small vessel over a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal. The priest on the right stands on a wooden platform, bare-chested with a white cloth tied at the waist, pouring from a vessel over the dancing deity's raised arm. Orange marigold garlands hang at the upper left, and a small placard reading KAILASA SEATTLE is visible at left. A seated figure in orange robes sits behind the shivalinga. A glass vessel with a pink cloth sits on a wooden stand in the foreground.

Two shirtless priests in white dhoti and white turbans perform abhishekam at a golden Nataraja murti dancing within an ornate gold arch. The priest on the left, wearing a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a small cup onto a black lingam set on a dark stone peetha. The priest on the right stands on a small wooden stool with a gold-bordered white cloth, pouring from a vessel over the Nataraja figure. A small seated deity murti in orange cloth sits beside the lingam. Marigold garlands hang at the upper left, and a white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. A brass tray with a kalasha-like vessel sits at the lower left.