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A photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship inside a golden temple shrine framed by ornate gold arches and tiered brass lamp stands. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a blue sari with gold border, and is draped in strings of white jasmine and red-and-yellow marigold garlands with green leaves. Red and gold brocade hangs behind the figure against a blue backdrop. Partially visible in the lower foreground are a few people's hands and a red cloth, but no full people are visible. The caption identifies this as a Devi Kali alankaram of Nithyanandeshwari Parashakti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, for Deeparadhana.

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A deity murti of a goddess, adorned in Kali alankaram with a gold crown, red and gold ornaments, pearl and bead necklaces, and a blue sari, stands framed by garlands of white jasmine, red flowers and green leaves. A man with grey hair and an orange cloth draped over his shoulders, wearing a rudraksha mala, holds a lit flame near the murti during deepa aradhana. Ornate brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and the setting is the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-11-04A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha bracelet and beaded necklace, lifts a lit oil lamp with a large flame before a decorated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold necklace and a blue garment, and is framed by red roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves. A tall brass lamp stand stands at right beside an ornate gold arch. The caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Devi Kali Alankaram of Nithyanandeshwari Parashakti - Deeparadhana.2021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04A deity murti of the goddess is richly decorated and framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a layered gold and jewelled necklace and a blue sari with gold border, holding a gold pot. Rows of oil lamps flank the altar in a dark setting, with the lit lamps glowing around the murti during deepaaradhana. The scene is a Navaratri Vishalakshi deeparadhana at a temple.2021-10-11A decorated deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arch niche, draped in long garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers with green leaves. The figure wears layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown, and a teal-and-gold skirt, holding a small fruit. Oil lamps burn on a woven tray in front, with rows of brass lamps and fairy lights around, under a striped fringed canopy. Two statues flank the niche, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. No living people are visible; the scene is a temple-style festival alcove.2017-12-02 +1 copiesA goddess murti is decorated for worship in a temple setting, seated on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with orange and gold cloth. She wears a gold crown, a heavy jeweled necklace, a red and gold blouse and a patterned skirt, and holds a long trident-like staff. White and yellow garlands with red flowers cover the throne and figure, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel in front. No living people are visible.2016-10-10September 23 20172017-09-23A deity murti is seated on a golden throne decorated with dense garlands of red and white flowers and yellow marigold strands. The figure wears an ornate gold crown, heavy jewelled necklaces, a jewelled waist belt and a royal blue silk dhoti, with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. Printed caption at bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Utsava Murthy Alankaram of SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam - Deeparadhana. No physical person is visible.2021-11-04December 02 20172017-12-02A decorated deity murti of the goddess Vishalakshi stands in a gilded shrine niche at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during Navaratri Day 5 Vishalakshi Shodashopachara Puja. The figure wears a tall silver crown with a crescent moon, a layered silver necklace, and a blue sari with a gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers frame the shrine, and small brass oil lamps hang and stand on either side. No people are visible in the frame.2021-10-11October 16 20122012-10-16March 02 20132013-03-02