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A large ceremonial deity figure seen from behind, dressed in a dark blue cloth with a crown-like headdress of red and white beaded decoration, wrapped in long yellow marigold garlands with pink flower accents. Flames rise from a fire pit at left and smoke drifts across the scene during a Chandi Homa purnahuti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. At right a person in orange clothing holds up a flaming oil lamp or ritual vessel. Golden shrine decorations and an illuminated deity image appear in the background.

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October 09 20212021-10-09October 09 20212021-10-09October 09 20212021-10-09A photograph of a ritual at the a person Devalayam setting. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at right, reaching forward with his right hand to touch a large decorated object draped in blue cloth, wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands, and topped with a crown-like ornament of red flowers and mirror work. Smoke rises around it. Behind are gold-finished shrine ornaments, a golden lion figure and brass lamps. The caption at bottom names a person Devalayam, Navaratri 2021, Day 3, Vishesha Dravya Homa. a person's presence is not established by appearance; the priest is shown only in role.2021-10-09A ceremonial deity murti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, dressed in elaborate flower garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow blooms, with a crown-like arch decorated with pink roses and gold ornaments. A teal silk cloth drapes the figure. On the right, a hand holds a brass lamp with a bright open flame and a handbell, while smoke drifts through the background. Gold architectural elements are visible at the left. A caption at the bottom reads Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Vishesha Dravya Homa, indicating a ritual offering ceremony.2021-10-12A photograph of a ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during Navaratri 2021 Day 3 Vishesha Dravya Homa. In the foreground, a large deity murti or ceremonial form is dressed in a blue garment, a red and white floral crown-like headdress with sequined red flower ornaments, and heavy yellow marigold garlands. A bare-armed priest in an orange cloth reaches in to adjust the headdress, wearing a dark rudraksha mala on his wrist. Blurred oil lamps and brass vessels fill the background, with smoke drifting through the warm light. The priest's face is out of frame, so no one is identified, and the scene contains no visible audience.2021-10-09A deity murti is adorned with thick yellow marigold garlands, red and white flower garlands, pink rose petals and green leaves, with a decorative crown of red flowers and gold tinsel. A magenta cloth drapes the figure. In the right foreground, an attendant in an orange garment holds a lit oil lamp with a large flame near the murti, with pink petals scattered around. The setting is a temple with warm light and blurred floral decorations, marking a Navaratri ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-11Photo of a Navaratri Vishesha Dravya Homa at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. A bearded priest with long matted hair and a sacred thread, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, holds a lit oil lamp flame toward a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and heaped with yellow and red marigold garlands and a decorated crown. He holds a small bell in his other hand. Gold ornaments, golden lion figure, red and green silk draperies and smoke fill the background. Readable caption text states the temple name, Navaratri 2021, Day 3 and Vishesha Dravya Homa.2021-10-09A large deity murti draped in a deep teal silk cloth and heavily adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and pink flowers, topped by an ornate gold and jewelled crown. On the left, a bare-chested priest with a beard, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, reaches toward the figure. Behind it stand additional gold ritual objects and garlanded shrines in a temple hall, with smoke rising in the background. The printed caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Vishesha Dravya Homa.2021-10-13A photograph of a night ritual in a temple sanctum decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf festoons. In the foreground a man with long hair and a beard, bare-chested with an orange-saffron dhoti and a gold-and-red waist cord, holds a lit oil lamp and a flower toward a deity murti draped in a teal-blue cloth and wearing an ornate yellow and red crown. Golden lamps and additional decorated murtis stand in the background, with smoke and light haze in the air. The caption on the image reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Vishesha Dravya Homa.2021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A photograph of a decorated deity murti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, shown as a dark purple-draped form with a large ornate golden crown-like headpiece set with multicoloured stones. The murti is garlanded with yellow marigold strands, red-orange flower garlands and white flower clusters, with a green leaf placed at the centre. Smoke or incense haze drifts across the scene. A brass bowl sits on a stone ledge to the right, and gilded shrines and ornamental temple décor fill the background. A caption at the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Chandi Homa - Vishesh Dravya Homa. No people are visible.2021-11-04