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A photograph of a ceremonial aarti before a golden palanquin-style shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch with red drapery. Three gilded deity murtis sit on the throne: the central figure wears a tall golden crown, a rudraksha-style forehead marking, green and red garlands, a pink and green sash and a large gold necklace, while flanking figures wear crowns, garlands and jewelled ornaments in red and pink. In the foreground a bare-backed priest with white vibhuti markings and a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities. Golden brocade covers the base of the shrine.2021-03-08ADIKAILASA on 3/8/20212021-03-08Golden deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red draped backdrop. The central deity wears a tall gold crown, green leaf garlands, a gold necklace and a pink-and-green silk dress. Flanking figures wear gold crowns, red and gold garments, and garlands of green leaves. A bare-chested priest in a saffron cloth and rudraksha mala stands at lower left, extending his arm to touch the central murti's chest in a ritual gesture. Gold drapery and carved gold arch frame the scene.2021-03-08ADIKAILASA on 3/8/20212021-03-08Photograph of a ritual at a golden palanquin-style shrine during the Maha Paramashivaratri Brahmotsavam dhwajarohanam. Three gilded metal deity murtis sit in the centre of an ornate golden arch hung with red cloth: a central seated figure in red dhoti and green and gold shawl, wearing a tall crown and a white flower garland with a rudraksha-style necklace, flanked by two consorts in crowns, garlands and red and gold garments. A man with bare, ash-smeared upper body and an orange and red cloth draped over his shoulder, with a rudraksha mala on his wrist, raises a lit oil lamp toward the deities with his right hand. Gold ornaments and a golden sun-like crest decorate the foreground.2021-03-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesApril 24 20122012-04-24February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesMay 14 20152015-05-14ADIKAILASA on 3/8/20212021-03-08A bearded priest in orange and saffron cloth, bare-chested, stands at left holding a flaming oil lamp aloft in one hand and a brass handbell in the other. Behind him, three gilded deity murtis sit on an ornate golden throne against a deep red drape: the central murti wears a crown, green and pink silks, a garland of green leaves and a heavy jewelled necklace, with hands raised in blessing; the murtis flanking it wear crowns, leaf garlands and jewelled ornaments. Golden embroidered cloth covers the base of the throne. Rudraksha malas hang across the priest's chest.2021-03-08ADIKAILASA on 3/8/20212021-03-08