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ADIKAILASA on 12/21/20212021-12-21Photo 11728668 +2 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/21/20212021-12-21October 13 20212021-10-13ADIKAILASA on 12/21/20212021-12-21March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesA gilded deity murti of Paramashiva in Arunachaleshwara alankaram, shown in close view with a five-hooded golden naga canopy above its head, a golden crown-like headdress, and red flower garlands draped down the figure. Ornate gold chariot or throne panels frame it, and red and gold fabric hangs behind. Gem-set green and red ornaments decorate the hood. A small partial figure in orange turban appears at the far left edge, and a faint red-robed figure stands at the left. Bottom caption reads Laghu Puja of The SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam in Arunachaleshwara Alankaram, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - Day 7.2021-12-25ADIKAILASA on 12/21/20212021-12-21A photograph of a deity murti heavily decorated with long garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers draped over its shoulders and across the chest. A golden crown with a silver tripundra mark sits on the head, and the figure wears a jewelled golden and red-stoned ornamental garment. Behind it stand a golden ornate backdrop, red drapes and a golden staff with a flag at left. Gold and red decorations frame the scene. Caption text along the bottom reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 16, indicating a padapuja ritual during the festival. No physical people are visible in the frame.2022-01-03Close view of a decorated deity murti during the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam, Day 9, a Shatmurthy Deeparadhana event. A golden crown-shaped headdress with a golden spire sits atop the murti, which is draped in long garlands of white jasmine, yellow flowers, pink blossoms and green leaves. A jewelled breastplate with red and blue gemstones, golden floral medallions and a red central stone covers the chest. Ornate gold side panels carved with birds frame the scene, with golden and yellow fabric behind. A partially visible figure on the right is blurred. No physical people are clearly identifiable as a person.2021-11-18A photograph of a utsava murthi, a processional metal image of a deity-form seated on an orange and purple throne-like seat, dressed in an orange cloth, a purple velvet shawl and heavy jewelled gold and multicoloured stone ornaments, with a tall crowned headdress. Red and white flower garlands and green leaves frame the arch behind it, and brass bells hang above. In the foreground a bare-backed priest wearing an orange shawl and rudraksha mala touches the image's chest, while a yellow flower offering sits at its feet. Text on the lower banner reads the puja name and festival day.2021-12-21A richly decorated deity murti is the central focus, seated beneath a golden crown-like hood and draped in layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers with leaf strands. The figure wears a gold crown, a white and red painted forehead marking, a gold armlet and an embroidered garment with red and white jewelled patterns. A gold ornamental canopy with green-tipped finials rises above, flanked by red velvet drapery and gold-framed side panels. No people are visible in the scene. A caption at the bottom reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 16, indicating a padapuja ritual honouring the murti.2022-01-03