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A photograph of a Hindu temple ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adhi Kailash, during Rathotsavam Thaipoosam 2022. In the foreground a shirtless priest with a bound topknot, white ash markings on his bare chest and arms, a rudraksha-style necklace and a bangle, holds a flat ceremonial object toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is dressed in pink, green and white silk with a gold crown and ornaments, and is framed by a garlanded shrine of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. Hanging colourful fabric panels with painted birds and elephants decorate the canopy and pillars, and gold ornamentation is visible on the right.2022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18A photograph of a Rathotsavam (chariot festival) at a temple. In the foreground a bare-chested man with white ash stripes on his chest and forehead and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a tall silver staff with a leaf-shaped finial. Beside him a second man with long matted hair, orange cloth, a beaded necklace and white body markings stands in profile. Behind them is a richly decorated red and gold canopy with blue, green and yellow hangings and a golden trident motif. Beneath it, a green and pink clad deity murti of Murugan with a tall golden crown and a garland of red, yellow and white flowers is displayed, with a smaller figure in pink beside it.2022-01-18A priest seen from behind, bare-backed with a sacred ash marking on his shoulder and a beaded necklace, holds a polished silver plate while facing a deity murti in a green and pink silk dress with a golden crown and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, set on green foliage. Colourful green, orange and red banners frame the shrine, and a golden ornament rises above. The scene shows a Thaipoosam Rathotsavam ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adhi Kailash. The priest appears to be performing an offering or aarti.2022-01-18A photograph of a temple ritual before a richly decorated deity murti of Subramanya, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a gold crown, holding a spear-like vel and a staff. In the foreground, a priest in a saffron-orange garment and an ornate silver-embroidered cylindrical headdress holds a lit oil lamp, with white ash markings on his arm, while performing aarti. Painted banners with floral and bird motifs in red, green, yellow and blue frame the altar, and a gold-toned canopy hangs above. Only the priest is a physical person in the scene; the deity figures are murtis.2011-11-01A photograph of a festival procession at a decorated chariot. In the foreground, a man in a richly embroidered cylindrical cap and orange-red cloth over a bare upper body holds a flame-lit lamp toward a deity murti. The murti stands in the centre of the chariot, covered with bands of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands, wearing an orange-red shawl, an ornate silver crown and a silver-and-red ornamental body covering. A golden peacock-like vehicle sits at the base, and white ceremonial flags with ornate designs stand at the sides. A green canopy cloth frames the top of the image.2011-10-31March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copies