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A photograph of a Mariamman and Durga puja in a temple shrine, captioned as Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam 2021 Day 1. Centre, a golden ornate arch frames a Mariamman-style deity murti dressed in red and gold sari with gold crown, garlands of white and yellow flowers and red roses, and a gold hanging headdress, flanked by golden peacock-shaped ornaments and pennants. To the right, a second deity figure in red and gold garments with a heavy gold necklace and white garland stands before a lamp. At left, a shaved-headed priest with white tilak markings on his arms, wearing an orange cloth, offers a lamp or puja item toward the deity. A decorated embroidered canopy with maroon, white and blue floral patterns covers the shrine above.

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Photo 82845392021-12-16ADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 99185342021-12-16 +1 copiesMariamman and Durga Puja at the Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam, Day 1. A priest with a bare back and white body markings in the left foreground holds a lit oil lamp on a brass plate toward the goddess. The central deity murti of Mariamman sits on a gold throne with a gold crown, red and yellow flower garlands, and a red and gold sari, flanked by golden peetha seats draped with flower garlands. A second seated deity murti in red and gold on the right wears a gold crown and necklaces. A decorated arch with red, white and blue embroidered bands frames the altar, with brass oil lamps in front. No living person other than the priest is visible.2021-12-16 +1 copiesA priest in orange-red clothing stands in the foreground at a puja, raising a golden ceremonial fan or lamp toward three decorated deity murtis seated on golden thrones beneath an ornate arched canopy with garlands and flower-patterned trim. The central murti wears a tall crown, red and gold garments, and layered necklaces, flanked by a deity in blue-and-white garments and a figure in orange and gold robes. Brass oil lamps and white garlands surround the altar. Text on the image reads Mariamman and Durga Puja, Nithyanandotsavam Purvanga Utsavam, 2021 - Day 1.2021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 99223812021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 103276802021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 82882732021-12-16 +1 copiesPhoto 82858402021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/16/20212021-12-16 +1 copies