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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing within an ornate gilded arch in front of red drapes, at a temple mandapa. The murti wears a blue and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a white jasmine garland draped from the shoulders, gold necklaces with red and green stones, and a multicoloured green, red and gold skirt with a jewelled belt. Its raised right hand is gold-plated. The caption beneath reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Mandagapadi. No physical people are present.

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November 04 20212021-11-04A large dark stone murti standing in a gilded arched shrine framed by ornate gold carved panels and draped with red curtains. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a pink silk cloth wound beneath it, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a gold armlet, and a yellow and purple silk dhoti with a gold-coin garland. Thick garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the arch to its feet. A gold hand raised in abhaya mudra is visible on the left. Caption text reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, and Navaratri 2021, Day 7, Abhishekam to SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam's Mula Vigraha. No people are visible; the murti is a statue.2021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A black stone murti of Bhagavan Murthy of SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam stands in a gilded arched shrine framed by green foliage. The figure wears a red and gold turban-style headpiece with a tilak, a white and gold jewelled necklace set with red stones, a jewelled pendant, a gold belt and a pink cloth at the waist. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the shoulders, and the right hand is raised in a gold abhaya mudra. The caption reads Bhagavan Murthy of SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adhi Kailasa.2021-11-15A dark stone murti stands in a decorated shrine alcove, depicted as a deity with a trident in its raised left hand and a standing pose. It wears a blue and pink draped cloth, layered jewelled necklaces with green stones, a large yellow bead garland and white jasmine garlands, with a red and gold crown above. A peacock feather arch and gold and multicoloured painted hangings frame it, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left. The lower corner carries a blue timestamp reading 13 Dec 2025 7:20:25 am, and the caption reads Nithyananda Sahastra Namavali Archana and Kailasa Madurai Devalaya.A black stone deity murti is dressed in a blue and pink silk garment with a gold waist belt and a crown decorated with white feathers and an orange band. Layered white and red flower garlands hang across its chest, and gold jewellery adorns the ears and neck. It stands in front of a red curtain and a gold-framed doorway, beside a tiled wall with a metal pillar. A green and gold cloth hangs on the left, and a yellow flower is held in one hand.2009-10-17A dark stone or black-finished statue of a deity murti, seated and richly adorned. The face is smooth and serene with closed eyes and a red tilak on the brow. It wears a purple and gold turban with a leopard-print cloth draped at the side, a heavy layered gold necklace set with red and green gems, pearls, coin-like pendants and a large red teardrop jewel at the chest. A gold-and-tan silk garment covers the shoulder, and green foliage and white flowers surround it against a turquoise sequined backdrop. A raised hand is visible at left. No physical people are visible.2013-11-02A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine niche with a green backdrop, adorned for an alankaram. The figure wears a green and gold turban with a central jewelled ornament, a white tilak with red bindi, a peacock feather at the right side, and a trident held in the left hand. The body is covered in layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a beaded and gem-studded torso garment, a red and green cloth, and a gold-bordered waist sash. Brass lamp stands and colourful cloth draperies frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.A dark stone deity murti stands against a cream wall, dressed in a purple silk sari with a wide gold-patterned border and an orange drape. It wears a black turban-style crown with a gold and red jewelled top and tassels, layered gold necklaces, and heavy red, pink and green flower garlands. Pink and white petals fall through the air around it. A window and small boxed items sit to the left. Photo caption reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple. No physical people are visible.2021-03-03A dark-stone or painted statue of a standing figure, shown as a deity murti rather than a living person, placed in a red-backed golden arched niche decorated with orange, yellow and green marigold garlands. The figure wears a turquoise head-cloth with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a red velvet chest piece studded with white beads, mirror-like discs and red stones, a teal and purple dhoti-style garment with gold border, and a long jeweled ornamental strap down the front. A turquoise shawl drapes over both arms, and one hand is raised in blessing. A golden trident stands at the left edge. The bottom right carries a date stamp reading 18-May-2025 15:18:42 and captions reading kailasa thiruchenkodu and swamiji aboshegam.2025-05-18Night photograph of a dark stone murti of a deity seated before orange draped curtains inside a gold-painted arched shrine. The murti wears a blue and orange turban with a jeweled brooch, a white flower garland, a blue silk garment with gold border, a jeweled necklace with a large pendant, and a gold raised-hand abhaya mudra. A man at left in an orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and white tilaka holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti.2021-11-04