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A photograph of a Meenakshi deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne backed by a fan-shaped gilded panel with circular medallions. The murti wears a tall black and gold crown, a green and red sari with gold border, a layered gold necklace and a red flower garland, and holds a gold parrot-like object in one hand. At right, a person in a brown and orange cloth with bare upper arms and beaded bracelets holds a small metal cup and offers it near the murti during a puja. Lower text reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 2 - Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja.

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October 08 20212021-10-08October 08 20212021-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 07 20212021-10-07 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi is the central subject, adorned in a black crown with gold filigree and red-jewelled ornaments, a green and red sari-like garment, heavy gold necklaces with red stones, and garlands of white chrysanthemums and red roses. She holds a golden parrot or bird-shaped object near the chest. Behind her is an elaborate golden arched backdrop studded with decorative circular motifs. At the right edge, a hand holds a silver aarti or puja plate with a small flame. The caption reads Navaratri 2021 Day 2, Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-07 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a gold crown, heavy gold and ruby jewellery, coin necklace, garlands of white and red flowers, and a green-and-gold garment, seated before a richly embroidered gold and sparkling backdrop. A hand holds a lit oil lamp with a flame near the murti during a puja. The bottom caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 2 - Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-07 +1 copiesA gold-decorated deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a green and gold-embroidered blouse-like garment, red and pink cloth, heavy gold jewellery including a large red-stone necklace and a coin-garland, white and yellow marigold and red flower garlands, and a tall black crown-like headdress studded with gold ornaments. A hand holding a rudraksha-style bead bracelet and a small spoon or implement reaches in from the right to perform the puja. The background is a golden embroidered cushion and throne-like textile, lit warmly. This is a Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja during Navaratri at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-08 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of Meenakshi, seated under an ornate golden arched backdrop studded with circular gold motifs. The murti wears a tall black and gold crown, a green and red sari-style garment, multiple gold necklaces, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. It holds a golden parrot-headed sceptre or ornament in one hand. A devotee in a brown garment stands at the right edge, partly visible, while a hand holds a small brass lamp in the lower right. The scene reflects a Navaratri puja at a temple setting.2021-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 07 20212021-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20212021-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 08 20212021-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 07 20212021-10-07A photograph of a Rajarajeshwari deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a crescent-topped crown, heavily adorned with gold jewellery, a blue velvet garment and pink and yellow flower garlands. Smoke rises behind it. On the right, a priest in an orange wrap and a beaded rudraksha-style mala holds a stalk with green leaves and a ritual implement while performing the puja. A caption at bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 1 - Sri Rajarajeshwari Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-07