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A gilded deity murti seated in a golden arched shrine at the Nithyananda Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. The murti has a dark stone face with a red tilak, an ornate golden crown, and four arms holding golden implements, including a trident-like staff. It wears a jewelled necklace of multicoloured stones and a red and green silk drape, and is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, green, white and purple flowers. Ornate gold carved panels frame the scene, marking a Navaratri abhishekam and kalasha yatra. No people are visible.

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October 13 20212021-10-13A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Durga seated on an ornate gold throne within a gilded arch. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a red and teal silk sari with a zigzag border, a layered jewelled necklace with red and blue stones, and holds a golden trident-like staff and a raised golden hand. The throne is framed by a garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers with green leaves. Hanging brass bells hang overhead against a red cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible. Caption text reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Chandi Parayanam.2021-10-13October 12 20212021-10-12A dark stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a tall gold crown, a gold-embossed necklace of colourful gems, and a red sari-like cloth. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, white, green, red and purple flowers drape over the shoulders on both sides. Golden hands hold a conch-like shell and a tall gold staff. The murti sits before a golden ornamental arch and a gold-and-maroon brocade backdrop. A caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7, Sri Rajarajeshwari Abhishekam and Kalasha Yatra, indicating a temple ritual image. No physical people are visible.2021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A large gold-plated deity murti, dark-faced with a red tilak, wears a tall gold crown and a jewelled necklace of gems and stones in blue, red and white, with a purple and gold garment beneath. Its many arms hold gold attributes including a bow-like staff and a shell-like object, set against a red velvet backdrop and ornate gold carved arch. Bottom caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 3 - Chandi Parayanam. No physical people are visible; only the deity murti appears.2021-10-09A black stone deity murti of Shiva is shown frontally in a shrine, adorned with gold and jewelled armour, a tall gold crown, and a large gold-embossed arch and mandap backdrop. The murti has four gold-plated arms raised in mudra, a gold ornate necklace of red, blue and green gemstones, and a pearl-and-stone garland, with a red-and-gold brocade cloth behind. The image is a deity murti only, with no physical people visible. Ornamental yellow and black tilak and nose ring are visible on the face. The scene reflects Navaratri Day 1 Chandi Homa Purvanga Puja worship at the Devalayam.2021-10-07A close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti face framed by an ornate gold crown and gold shoulder ornaments, with fresh multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers draped across the shoulders. A red tilak mark sits on the forehead, and a gold-embossed textile hangs behind. A gold vase-shaped ritual object stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible. Caption along the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Sri Rajarajeshwari Abhishekam & Kalasha Yatra.2021-10-13A photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship in front of a gilded arched frame against a dark backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces, and a red silk garment with green border. Its raised hands hold a gold conch and a gold staff or mace, and it is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands draped down both sides. A silver and gold ornamental arch frames the base, with a small silver lamp or stand in the foreground. No people are visible.2009-10-17A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-toned arched frame against a dark background. The figure wears a tall gold crown, large silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings, and is draped in a deep red cloth with green border. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red, yellow and white flowers adorn the murti, and a green sugarcane stalk stands to the right. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind. Flowers are arranged on the base at lower left. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti, a standing or seated Vishnu-form figure with a tall gold crown bearing a crescent moon and a tilak on the forehead. The murti wears heavy diamond-studded necklaces, a silver-and-jewel waist belt, and a red silk dhoti. Red and purple marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and the hands hold a gold conch and a gold mace. A gold lion face sits at the base. The background is black draped cloth with a gilt frame at the edge. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17