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A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with gilded columns, a gold canopy over a deity murti, and red draped cloth. In the foreground, a man with long matted hair, rudraksha malas and white ash markings on his bare chest and arms, wearing an orange cloth, holds a brass bell over a brass oil lamp stand and small brass lamps arranged before a dark stone statue of a bull (Nandi) draped in orange and garlanded with red flowers. Brass plates, a brass lamp and ceremonial items sit on a stone counter. Behind, a seated figure in red and a small priest figure are visible near a golden throne-like seat on a striped mat. Trees surround the open pavilion.

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Inside a temple shrine, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with an orange-and-white border stands at a white marble counter, holding a small brass vessel and attending to brass plates, cups and oil lamps. Beside him is a large black Nandi bull statue draped with a red, white and gold garland and a green cloth. To the right stand small brass and gold figures of deities, a flower-decorated platter with petals on the dark floor, and a gold arch with a red cloth behind. On the left is a wall of small red deity figures garlanded with flowers, and a pink-backed shrine niche holds a dark deity murti in a pink dress. Hanging garlands of yellow and red flowers frame the scene.2024-09-22A priest in a reddish-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and wrapped at the waist stands in a golden-walled hall, raising a lit oil lamp in his right hand while holding a brass hand bell in his left. He has matted hair tied up, a white forehead marking, white markings on his arms and chest, a beaded rudraksha mala and bangles. Behind him are gilded shrine structures and deity murti, some in red and green clothing. On a metal table in the foreground are brass oil lamps, a tiered black lamp stand and brass ritual vessels, one lamp still burning. A timestamp reads 10 Jun 2024 7:57:05 am with the word Arathi, indicating an aarti offering.2024-10-06Photo 82894662022-05-13 +1 copiesKAILASA Adikailasa AK On 11/6/20242024-11-06 +1 copiesA temple interior with a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with an orange border standing at a white altar, holding a brass bell in one hand and a small object in the other during puja. Before him is a black stone Nandi bull with a red and white garland, and brass plates with offerings, a copper cup and small lamps. To the right are small bronze deity figures, a floral garland arrangement, and a large golden elephant-motif arch. Behind are rows of red-clad small deity figures with garlands, and a central deity murti in a pink niche. Rudraksha mala beads hang on the priest's chest.2024-09-22SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 8/22/20222022-08-22 +1 copiesA temple shrine interior where a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-green border stands at a white altar, holding a small bell in one hand and raising a spoon or small vessel in the other during a puja. A black stone Nandi bull with a red-and-white garland sits at left on the altar. Behind him is a gold-framed niche holding a deity murti draped in pink and red cloth, and rows of red-clad figures line the left wall. On the right, a gilded elephant motif and garlands hang near a brass tray of flowers and offerings, with small brass lamps and a silver plate of fruit on the altar. The priest wears a gold chain and a rudraksha-style necklace.2024-09-22SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 7/20/20222022-07-20 +3 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual inside a gilded shrine. On the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala stands with bare chest, holding ritual items toward the altar. The central altar holds a red and gold decorated deity murti of a bull (Nandi) draped in yellow and white garlands, with brass lamps, a brass bowl, leaf-filled pots and scattered petals. Behind stands a golden Ganesha figure with a bright red garland, adorned with jewelled ornaments. Gilded pillars and red drapery frame the scene, with greenery visible through a window. A caption reads Shiva Mula Mantra Homa, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 3.2021-11-12Photo 66789172022-08-22 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20192019-01-01KASHI SARVAJNAPEETAM on 12/28/20212021-12-28