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A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a Nataraja murti. Milky liquid pours down over a white-and-dark-blue dancing deity figure standing within an ornate gold arch carved with scrollwork and mythic creatures. A corner of an orange-robed figure with a rudraksha mala is visible at the left edge, and a small profile portrait appears in the top-left corner. Gold-toned temple carvings fill the background.

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ADIKAILASA on 1/20/20222022-01-20A golden temple shrine with ornate gilded carvings holds a standing statue of a bearded sannyasi figure, its face and body painted with white and blue tones, wearing a rudraksha mala and draped cloth. Liquid. The statue is a devotional depiction, not a person, and the scene is an abhishekam ritual. The banner text reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 Day 2.2022-01-20ADIKAILASA on 1/20/20222022-01-20ADIKAILASA on 1/20/20222022-01-20A golden Nataraja murti, Shiva in the dancing pose within a flame arch, is being bathed in white powder and water during an abhishekam. A bare-chested priest with white ash markings on his arms and chest, wearing a sacred thread and bangle, pours from a vessel raised above the deity. Floral garlands and gold decorations fill the background. The caption reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - Day 2.2022-01-20ADIKAILASA on 1/20/20222022-01-20ADIKAILASA on 1/20/20222022-01-20A golden bronze statue of Nataraja, Shiva as the cosmic dancer, stands within a circular flame aureole with one leg raised and multiple arms extended. Two hands, wearing bangles and a sacred thread, reach up to pour or adorn the image during abhishekam. The background shows ornate gold-toned decorations and garlands. Gold lettering at the bottom reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 2.2022-01-20A gilded bronze Nataraja murti, Shiva in the dancing pose within a flaming arch, is being bathed during an abhishekam. A man at left, bare-chested with a saffron-orange dhoti and white sacred ash markings on his torso, extends his hand toward the arch. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on the golden lattice wall behind. A smaller gilded figure stands in a niche at right, and a brass lamp rests on the lower ledge. A banner caption at the bottom reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 Day 2.2022-01-20A gilded temple interior with a bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva dancing within a flaming arch, standing on a pedestal. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with white sacred markings on his chest and arms stands at left, pouring liquid over the figure with a small vessel, during an abhishekam. Garlands of red and white flowers hang on the pillars, and a smaller gilded deity figure stands at right. The golden latticed walls and carved ornamentation fill the background. A caption reads Arudra Nataraja Celebrations-Nataraja Abhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - DAY 2.2022-01-20ADIKAILASA on 1/20/20222022-01-20Abhishekam being performed on a silver-white Shiva murti standing in a gilded shrine arch, with a priest in saffron-orange garments pouring liquid from a golden vessel over the figure's head. Beside it a green-robed deity murti with gold jewellery and a crown holds a small animal figure, and a small brownish statue stands at the base. The background is ornate gold filigree. A caption at the bottom reads Abhishekam for Vinayagar, Chandrashekarar, SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 3.2021-11-12