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A photograph of a Purnahuti Homa during Navaratri at Adi KAILASA. In the foreground on the left, a man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped up on his head, gold hoop earrings, a rudraksha mala and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder speaks into a handheld microphone with eyes lowered. Behind him, several bare-chested men with white sandalwood markings on their foreheads and orange shawls sit in a row before microphone stands, and one wears spectacles. Blurred gold and floral decorations fill the background.

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A photograph of a row of seated male priests in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl chanting at microphones during a homa at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. The men wear long rudraksha and gold-bead malas, white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and arms, and some have hair knotted on top of the head. They hold papers and some sit with hands folded; a gilded altar with flower garlands and red and yellow flowers is behind them. A caption at the bottom reads Navarathri 2021, Day 5 - Purnahuti Homa. Six or seven priests are visible.2021-10-11A group of saffron-clad sannyasis sits in a row at microphones inside a gold-decorated temple hall, chanting. In the foreground, a man with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala holds a microphone, and beside him a young man with light hair and glasses also sings. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with a large gold-and-flower decorated altar or palanquin to the right and colourful painted pillars at left. Blue lights glow in the background.2021-10-11Several seated priests chant from open books during a Chandi Homa parayanam in a golden temple hall. The central priest wears an orange dhoti and shawl, rudraksha malas, a microphone before him, and a red-and-white forehead mark. Flanking priests, some bare-chested in white dhotis with rudraksha and gold beads, hold books or a phone. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti in a purple and green sari, flanked by golden lion figures and tall tassel decorations in red, green, yellow and blue. The caption names the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham temple setting and Navaratri 2021 Day 2.2021-10-08October 08 20212021-10-08Several saffron-robed priests sit in a row reciting Chandi Homa parayanam before a golden deity murti with a trident and lion-face throne backs; the central priests hold open books and sing into microphones. Their dress includes orange shawls, rudraksha malas and vibhuti on the forehead and arms; several wear turbans or wrapped hair. Ornate golden and red-blue tassel decorations frame the altar and golden lion heads flank the dais. The lower caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 2 - Chandi Homa Parayanam.2021-10-08Photograph of a ritual recitation at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA during Navaratri 2021, Day 6 Chandi Homa Purvanga Parayanam. Five men sit cross-legged on red and pink mats in front of golden lion figures and a golden throne-like seat. Several wear orange-saffron cloth draped over bare chests, rudraksha malas, white sacred ash marks on forehead and arms, and some wear white dhotis. The central man speaks into a microphone while holding an open book. Others read from books or palm-leaf style texts. Behind them stand a decorative umbrella in red, green and yellow, and multicoloured tassels, and to the right a dark deity murti adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a red garment.2021-10-12A group of about eight men in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on a red and striped mat in a golden temple hall, reciting chanted texts from books and loose sheets on small stands. Several wear rudraksha malas, vibhuti and tilaka marks on their foreheads, and bare arms with beaded bracelets. The man in the centre holds a microphone and reads from an open book. Behind them stand golden lion figures, a black deity murti with a veena, and colourful tasselled hangings in red, green, blue and yellow. The caption reads Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Chandi Parayanam at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-13Photograph of a group of six men seated on a red and pink cloth in a temple hall, performing a Chandi Homa purvanga parayanam recitation during Navaratri. Most wear orange and saffron dhoti-style cloths with rudraksha malas, bare upper bodies, white tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms, and some hold open books or chant into a microphone on a stand. Behind them stand golden lion-shaped thrones, a deity murti, and multicoloured tassel garlands in red, yellow, green and blue. A caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Chandi Homa Purvanga Parayanam.2021-10-12A group of devotees in saffron-orange robes sits on a floor mat chanting into microphones during a temple ceremony. In front, a bare-chested man with long matted hair and rudraksha beads chants with a palm raised. Behind him, a man in a saffron turban holds a sheet of paper, and several others wear rudraksha malas, tripundra marks on their foreheads and orange shawls. Ornate golden lattice wall panels and a figure in white and red adorn the background. The caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 5.2021-11-14October 14 20212021-10-14October 08 20212021-10-08October 08 20212021-10-08