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A golden temple setting for a Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa. A bare-chested priest in an orange turban and orange cloth kneels at left, holding a metal object and facing a gilded ornate throne. On the right, a photographed portrait figure in a rose and gold turban with a garland and gold necklace is shown, seemingly superimposed onto the throne image. At left stand deity murtis of Venkateshwara and Padmavathi-like consorts adorned with white and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and crowns, with a brass kalasha and bowls on a golden stand in front. Banana leaves and a green-and-red banner hang in the background. Golden lattice panels line the walls. The title caption is printed across the bottom.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08A photograph of a ceremony at a golden temple shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange head cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward two decorated deity murtis with garlands of red and white flowers, crowns and jewelled ornaments, one in pink and one in red silks. Brass vessels and a leaf-topped kalasha sit in front, with a brass oil lamp to the right. At far right, a large printed portrait of a bearded figure in orange and gold garments, a turban, gold necklaces and a green garland sits on a gilded throne. The caption reads sridevi bhudevi sameta sri ananda venkateshwara swami thirukalyanam at adikailasa.2021-02-08A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange turban stands bare-chested at a golden altar, pouring or tending a ritual with a metal vessel and cup. Behind him, two decorated deity murtis of Sridevi and Bhudevi sameta Venkateshwara wear flower garlands and gold jewellery. To the right, a large golden throne holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in a saffron turban with a garland and white-and-gold attire. Red cushions, green leaves and marigold petals decorate the scene, and a brass kalasha sits on a tray at left. The bottom caption reads Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa.2021-02-08A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated in gold. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in an orange dhoti and orange head cloth raises a yak-hair chamara fan toward a deity murti at left, which is adorned with a crown, jewelled ornaments and white and red flower garlands. Banana leaves and a green and red flower decoration hang above. At right, a large ornate gold throne holds a portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and a garland of yellow and white flowers with green leaves, with a brass vessel in front. The caption reads that this is the Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa.2021-02-08A temple ritual scene with a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange head-cloth raising his right hand while holding a flaming lamp near ornately decorated deity murti dressed with garlands and jewelled ornaments. Behind them are banana leaves, a red and green pillar, and gold-patterned walls. On the right, a gold-framed throne holds a portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban with garlands, a photo overlaid on the throne, and a red cushion sits in front. Caption text at the bottom reads Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa.2021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08Golden ornate shrine at ADIKAILASA during a Thirukalyanam for Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami. Three deity murtis stand adorned with white and red flower garlands and jewelled ornaments: two female consorts in red and pink saris flank a central male form in a crown with a tilak. Banana leaves, a brass kalasha with leaves, and a brass oil lamp sit in front. On the right, a cutout photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes, a turban, gold necklaces and a green garland is seated on a gold throne, with a bolster and a golden staff nearby. A bare-chested attendant in orange cloth stands at the left edge.2021-02-08A priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a lit brass aarti lamp with several flames toward a golden throne (peetha) on the right. Behind the priest, deity murtis of a goddess and god in gold jewellery and white and red flower garlands stand on a gold altar. On the throne sits a large framed portrait with an orange turban and white garland, labelled with the event caption, and red bolster cushions lie on the seat. The scene is a Thirukalyanam ceremony at ADIKAILASA, with the caption reading Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa. Gold ornate carved decor surrounds the altar with banana leaves and red flowers above.2021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08A photograph of a temple ritual at ADIKAILASA. On the left stands a bare-chested man with a red-orange head wrap, long dark beard, a thick rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, with his hands folded. Behind him, three deity murti stand on a gold altar, adorned with flower garlands in red and white, jeweled crowns, and ornate jewellery; the central figure holds a conch-like emblem and the flanking figures wear red and pink silk. Brass kalasha vessels and a green leaf sit on the altar, with ornate gold-patterned screens behind. A caption reads Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa. The man is not clearly identified by appearance, so he is described by his role only.2021-02-08