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Photograph of a bronze deity murti, appearing to be Nataraja-style dancing Shiva within a circular arch of flames, decorated with garlands of red, yellow, green, pink and white flowers and draped in saffron-orange cloth. Brass oil lamps with white flower decorations stand on either side against a dark teal drape, with a small blue bird logo at upper left. No physical people are visible.

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2003 -Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copiesJuly 02 20042004-07-02A shrine niche framed by a large circular halo-like arch of marigold and mixed flower garlands. At the centre stands a dark-faced deity murti in orange-red cloth with a red headcloth, holding a staff, with a pink and yellow flower garland draped across its body and a white necklace. A smaller figure in orange robes wearing a flower garland stands at the lower right of the arch. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on either side, with hanging lamps above and a green curtain at the left edge. No living people are visible.2004-07-022003 - First Healers Initiation At AdiKailaasa2003-01-012004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02 +1 copiesApril 02 20032003-04-02A bronze Nataraja-style dancing deity murti stands within a circular flame arch in a shrine against a dark green drape. The figure wears an orange cloth and is draped with white and yellow flower garlands and white shawls. Brass oil lamps hang from the bamboo-thatched ceiling, and tall brass lamp stands flank the murti. Red and pink flower petals are scattered on a green-tiled platform, with a silver ritual vessel in front.A bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva in dance pose stands inside a large circular arch framed by a dark ring of flame motifs. The figure is draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in white and yellow-and-pink flower garlands, with marigold and rose strands. White silk swags hang from the arch. Brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling above, and a dark green curtain forms the backdrop. Rose petals and red roses are scattered on a green-draped platform and at the base of the statue. No living people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine room with a bronze Nataraja statue dressed in a red cloth and framed by a garland of red, yellow, orange and white flowers, set within a circular arch. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap, wearing rudraksha beads, holds a small oil lamp with a flame beside a tall brass lamp stand. Several hanging brass lamps are suspended from a thatched ceiling, green curtains frame the altar, and offerings sit on a low table at the base.2003-07-13A shrine interior with an ornate bronze Nataraja image of Shiva dancing within a circular arch, draped in an orange-red cloth with a red turban, wearing a silver and beaded necklace, and decorated with a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. Below it stands a large shivalinga-like form in orange cloth with a white garland of jasmine, a silver Shiva-tripundra with a red centre, and a silver necklace. A standing figure in pink-red cloth and silver ornaments stands to the right. Brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling and stand on either side, and the pale walls frame the scene. +1 copiesPhotograph of a shrine niche with a bronze Nataraja-style dancing deity murti standing on one leg within a circular arch, draped in an orange cloth and wearing white and red garlands, layered silver necklaces and rudraksha beads. Below it sits a shivalingam with a white tripundra and red bindi, adorned with white jasmine garlands, a gold-and-jewelled necklace and an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling and flank both sides. A bare-shouldered person's partial head is visible at the lower left edge. Visible white and gold cloth drapes the arch. No identifiable a person depiction is shown; the figure is a deity murti. +1 copiesJuly 13 20032003-07-13