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A golden murti of a deity stands framed by a large arch of garlands in red, white and yellow flowers, set within an ornate gilded frame. The murti wears a golden crown, a jeweled necklace, earrings and a white dhoti with a gold border, and holds a trident. In the foreground at left, a priest in an orange turban and white ritual cloth holds a tray of lit oil lamps, while another oil lamp burns in front on the right. The caption names the deities Pidari Amman, Kali, Kalabhairava and Muneswara, part of the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam deepa-aradhana.

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Photo 66798952022-01-17Photo 82898162022-01-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple deeparadhana during the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam. A young priest in an orange turban, bare-chested with white sacred markings and a brown shawl, offers a brass plate of lit lamps toward a gold-clad, multi-armed deity murti seated on a red throne. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a red and blue jewelled necklace, and a white and gold dhoti, and holds a trident. It is framed by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and ornate gold arches, with oil lamps on either side. A caption reads Pidari Amman, Kali, Kalabhairava, The SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam, Muniswara Deeparadhana.2022-01-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gold-framed shrine with a decorated deity murti garlanded in red, yellow and white flowers, wearing a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a white and gold dhoti, holding a trident-like staff. In the lower left, a standing priest in an orange head wrap and rudraksha mala holds a brass ritual staff toward the image. An oil lamp stands at the right edge. Caption text at the bottom identifies the murti and the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam 2021 Day 2 deeparadhana.2022-01-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a deepa aradhana (lamp offering) before a golden deity murti on a richly gilded shrine. The central murti is adorned with white and gold silk, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and a garland of red, yellow and white flowers framing the arch. A priest with a bare torso, orange cloth draped over his shoulder and beaded bracelets holds a lit oil lamp toward the deity, while a trident-like staff rests before it. Oil lamps burn on brass stands at either side, and another orange-clad figure is partly visible at the right edge.2022-01-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine around a gilded arch. At centre stands a deity murti with a tall golden crown, red face, multiple arms holding a trident and other implements, wearing a red and gold beaded necklace and a white dhoti with gold border. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. On the left, a bare-chested priest in an orange-red turban and rudraksha mala holds a ceremonial fan-like implement toward the deity, and another attendant appears at the right edge holding a similar object. The printed caption reads Pidari Amman, Kali, Kalabhairava, The SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam, Muniswara Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam, 2021 - Day 2.2022-01-17 +1 copiesPhoto 99231312022-01-17 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 1/17/20222022-01-17 +1 copiesA golden deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine arranged in a curved backdrop. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with fan-like finials, a red bindi, jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces of red, blue and green stones over a cream and gold cloth. Multiple arms hold a trident-like spear, a club and other implements, and a belt of small bells hangs at the waist. Gold-framed display of a ceremonial deity worship with offerings, identified in the caption as Pidari Amman, Kali, Kalabhairava and Muneshwara Deeparadhana.2022-01-17 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 1/17/20222022-01-17 +1 copiesA priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind with his hair bound up, holds a brass plate of offerings during deepa aarti before a richly adorned deity murti of a goddess. The murti wears a tall red and gold crown, a red sari-like garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a gold sword held aloft; it is framed by red roses, yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves. A second person in orange stands at the right edge. Printed caption reads the deities worshipped on Day 2 of the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam.2022-01-17 +1 copiesPhoto 82897512022-01-17 +1 copies