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A photograph of a priest in a dark wrapped turban and bare upper body, marked with white ash stripes and wearing a rudraksha-style beaded cord, kneeling before a deity murti of Devi Parashakti. The goddess is adorned with a red and white flower garland, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace, and sits within a gilded shrine framed by yellow and pink flower garlands. The priest's hand rests near a small figure at the base of the deity. Rites are being performed as part of a puja. Text on the image reads Devi Parashakti Theppotsavam and the Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam 2021 caption.

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ADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10 +2 copiesADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10ADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10ADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10A photograph of a festival deity shrine decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and pink flowers. A golden deity murti in a crowned headdress sits within an ornate gilded frame, with a silver umbrella held above it and jewelled necklaces. A priest with bare upper body and white sacred markings on his torso, wearing a copper-coloured sacred thread and armband, reaches toward the deity with his hand. A smaller seated figure in red with gold jewellery appears at lower right. The scene shows Devi Parashakti Theppotsavam during Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam.2022-01-10ADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10A priest with a tall swept-up topknot and white sacred markings on his bare shoulders and chest stands at left, offering a lit lamp on a tray toward a decorated deity murti. The murti of Devi Parashakti is dressed in red and gold garments, bejewelled necklaces and a crown, set within a golden shrine framed by red, yellow and pink flower garlands and a red floral arch. A small figure in a red turban and gold necklace sits beside the murti. The scene is a temple puja for the Theppotsavam festival, with a blurred pillar and dark background behind.2022-01-10ADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10ADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10Close photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi Parashakti in a gold-trimmed shrine canopy, framed by yellow marigold and pink flower garlands and a red rose garland overhead. The golden murti wears a jewelled necklace, a white head ornament and a red bindi. A bare-shouldered priest with white sacred markings on his arm and a bangle stands at the left, performing puja by touching the deity. A small red-turbaned figure in ornaments appears at the lower right, beside the shrine. Gold and green draped cloth lines the background, and an overlay caption reads Devi Parashakti Theppotsavam.2022-01-10ADIKAILASA on 1/10/20222022-01-10Photograph of a priest from behind, bare-backed with white sacred-ash markings and a rudraksha bead cord across his shoulder, wearing an orange cloth, holding a silver ceremonial implement toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a red and white flower garland, jewelled ornaments and a crown-like headpiece, set in a golden shrine arch framed by yellow, red and pink flower garlands. A smaller murti in red and white garments with flower garlands sits beside it. Setting appears to be a temple ritual of worship.2022-01-10