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A decorated temple shrine during a Mariamman and Durga puja for the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam. At centre sits a golden deity murti with a large gold crown, a cobra hood above it, a red and white flower garland of marigolds and roses, and a jewelled dark blue and gold garment. Flanking statues include a figure in red with a red turban and layered necklace on the left, and a bearded figure in orange-red robes with a jewelled necklace on the right, plus a female-form statue with a tall crown and gold arm ornaments behind. The ornate arched backdrop is studded with mirror-like jewels. Gold and yellow tones dominate the frame. No living people are visible.

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Photo 66790802021-12-16A decorated temple shrine arranged for Mariamman and Durga puja during the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam. Ornate golden arches framed in red, white and blue embroidery stand above the central deity murti, a crowned goddess with multiple arms, rich red and gold garments, layered jewelry and a flower garland. Flanking deities sit on golden thrones, one draped in purple and garlanded with white flowers, the other in orange and red with a golden crown. Brass lamps and a flaming oil lamp sit in front, with red and yellow flowers and green cloth banners around. No people are visible in the frame.2021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 99216872021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 82845392021-12-16 +1 copiesA priest in orange-red clothing stands in the foreground at a puja, raising a golden ceremonial fan or lamp toward three decorated deity murtis seated on golden thrones beneath an ornate arched canopy with garlands and flower-patterned trim. The central murti wears a tall crown, red and gold garments, and layered necklaces, flanked by a deity in blue-and-white garments and a figure in orange and gold robes. Brass oil lamps and white garlands surround the altar. Text on the image reads Mariamman and Durga Puja, Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam, 2021 - Day 1.2021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesMariamman and Durga Puja at the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam, Day 1. A priest with a bare back and white body markings in the left foreground holds a lit oil lamp on a brass plate toward the goddess. The central deity murti of Mariamman sits on a gold throne with a gold crown, red and yellow flower garlands, and a red and gold sari, flanked by golden peetha seats draped with flower garlands. A second seated deity murti in red and gold on the right wears a gold crown and necklaces. A decorated arch with red, white and blue embroidered bands frames the altar, with brass oil lamps in front. No living person other than the priest is visible.2021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 99196352021-12-16 +1 copies