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A shirtless man in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border stands at right, wearing a dark rudraksha mala and white sacred ash lines on his chest and shoulder. He holds a small silver-rimmed plate with yellow flowers in one hand while pouring or sprinkling liquid over the head of a large gold-finished Nataraja statue. The gold dancing Shiva form has a flame-like halo, a crown, raised drum and fire, and one leg lifted within a gold ring of flames. The background is a gold-painted wall.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/19/20212021-09-19A priest in a bare-chested state with a white dhoti worn with a gold-bordered end stands before a large golden Nataraja murti of Shiva in dancing pose, set within an ornate golden arch and a deep red curtain. The priest, with short black hair, holds a small bell in his right hand and applies or offers something with his left hand near the deity's face. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a pendant. The golden Nataraja holds a drum in one upper hand and a flame-like gesture in another, with a cobra coiled along its arm and its raised foot adorned with bells. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja performed before the deity.2021-09-19A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands beside a large gold Nataraja murti, dancing Shiva, performing abhishekam. His right hand rests on the deity's crown while his left hand is held near his chest. He wears a rudraksha mala and a small pendant, with white sacred ash marks on his body. The golden murti is set before a deep red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arched frame with flame-like filigree.2021-09-19KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/19/20212021-09-19A priest stands beside a large gilded Nataraja statue of Shiva dancing within a ring of flames, set against deep red curtains. The priest is bare-chested, wearing white dhoti with a gold border, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and holding a small bell and objects in his hands during ritual worship. A tall vertical banner with colourful floral and bird motifs stands at right. Two small gold devotee figures kneel at the base of the statue. The priest's appearance does not show distinctive a person cues, so his identity is unsure.2021-09-19A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas stands beside a large gold Nataraja murti with a flame arch and red velvet backdrop, holding a small bell and a lamp during abhishekam. Golden attendant figures with folded hands sit at the base. The priest wears a vibhuti mark and is performing puja to the Nataraja deity murti. No identification of the priest is made from appearance.2021-09-19KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/19/20212021-09-19A shaved-headed priest with a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala draped over his bare chest pours liquid from a golden vessel over a bronze Nataraja murti. The dancing Shiva figure stands within a golden arch of flames on a lotus-like base, flanked by two smaller bronze figures, a standing devotee-like figure on the left and a figure holding a staff on the right. A gold sri yantra-style pyramid platform sits in front, with marigold and white flower garlands hanging on green velvet behind. Dishes of offerings and a small brass cup rest on the altar table. The priest wears a white dhoti with a gold border and white sacred ash markings on his arms.2024-02-21A bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva in the dancing pose stands before a golden arched prabhavali backdrop with flame motifs. A bare-chested priest in a saffron-orange head wrap, white dhoti, rudraksha mala, and white ash markings on his chest and arms holds a lit oil lamp aarti plate over the deity's head with his right hand and a silver handbell in his left. Small flames and a lamp are visible at the lower edge. The priest is the only physical person visible.A shirtless male priest in a white dhoti with a gold border performs puja before a gilded golden shrine. He holds a small offering at the Nataraja bronze murti of Shiva dancing within a flame arch, surrounded by a carved gold filigree backdrop and dark green velvet. Smaller golden figures stand on either side, and a gold stepped altar in front holds scattered rose petals. A brass bell, a brass bowl and a small puja vessel sit on the table, and garlands of white jasmine and pink and orange flowers hang at the sides. Ash markings are visible on the priest's arms and forehead, and a rudraksha mala rests on his chest.2024-02-21KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/19/20212021-09-19A photograph of a Nataraja shrine during an abhishekam. A bare-chested priest in a white turban and white dhoti, with white ash markings on his arms and chest and a rudraksha mala around his neck, holds a brass bowl of red petals in one hand and offers a flame or item toward the figures. Behind him stands a large gold Nataraja murti of Shiva dancing within a flaming arch, set against a red velvet backdrop. Two smaller gold figures stand in front, a male figure with a raised hand and a female figure with a crown, beside a gold stepped kalasha-like base decorated with red petals.