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A photograph of an abhishekam at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. A hand with rudraksha and bangles pours liquid from a brass vessel over a gilded bronze deity murti of Subramanya standing centrally, holding a spear and trident-like staff, with a golden thread flowing down. Flanking figures include two bronze consorts draped in red cloth and a multi-armed deity with a flag, set against an ornate gold-leaf backdrop. Small brass lamp rings and miniature shrines sit in the foreground. Caption text reads Subramanya Abhishekam.

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November 04 20212021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during a subramanya abhishekam. A hand held near the upper left holds a small lit oil lamp, its flame visible against the gold backdrop. Central bronze deity murti stand with four arms, holding a trident and other implements, flanked by two bronze figures draped in red cloth. Smaller bronze figures stand under arched niches along the base, and a seated bronze figure with a raised hand sits at lower right. No physical people beyond the partly visible hand holding the lamp.2021-11-04A ritual abhishekam at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, with a priest in red garments pouring a thick liquid from a woven brass vessel over a bronze murti in the centre. Surrounding bronze deity figures include a four-armed deity with a trident and a deity with a spear and shield, and a bronze Subramanya figure holds a spear. Small arched prabhavali frames stand in the foreground with miniature figures. The golden temple wall behind shows ornate floral scrollwork. Caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Subramanya Abhishekam.2021-11-04Abhishekam at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. A person's bare arm, wearing rudraksha bracelets and a gold bangle, pours a golden liquid over a small metal murti of a deity wrapped in a red garment, holding a staff-like object. Beside it stands a larger gilded bronze murti with a crown, multiple arms and a halo, and a smaller bronze figure sits in front. The background is ornate gold repoussé metalwork. Printed caption reads 'Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA' and 'Subramanya Abhishekam'. Several rudraksha malas are visible on the person's wrists and chest.2021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04A golden-brown abhishekam scene at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam. A stream of golden liquid is poured over a silver-toned murti of a deity wearing a red and gold-brocaded cloth, holding a staff-like object, with a crown-like headdress. To the right stands a golden deity murti with raised arm and ornate ornaments. Ornate golden relief carvings fill the background. Caption reads Subramanya Abhishekam. No people are visible.2021-11-04Photograph of a gilded shrine at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during Subramanya Abhishekam. Several bronze and gold-toned deity murtis stand on a golden altar with decorative arches; the central figure is a four-armed deity holding a trident and a staff, with smaller attendant figures before it. A hand at the left holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Pink flower petals are scattered on the altar. The murtis are statues, not physical people; a seated bronze figure at right is also a statue. Partial hands of one person are visible at the left edge.2021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04