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A golden deity murti of Durga is seated on a decorated throne framed by an arch of red rose garlands studded with blue stones and white jasmine strands. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep blue garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, red rose garlands and a bright orange flower crown, with pink roses placed at each side. Its golden hands form mudras, and a golden lion-like figure appears at the lower right. The setting shows a Navaratri Vishesha Dravya Homa at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, with no people visible.

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A golden deity murti of the goddess is seated in a lotus-like floral arch decorated with red rose garlands, white jasmine strands, pink flowers and blue sequined draping. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, a dark blue garment, a green and gold border cloth, and gold hand ornaments in abhaya-like poses. Marigold garlands and yellow flowers adorn the seat. The setting is a temple shrine with gold drapes behind. Caption text reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Vishesha Dravya Homa.2021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A seated deity murti of Durga, a goddess form, is richly decorated for Navaratri in a temple setting. The figure wears a tall crown set with stones and an orange floral headpiece, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a deep blue garment with a red and green gold-bordered silk sari draped over the lap. Red rose garlands and white jasmine strands surround the figure, with yellow marigold garlands at the arms and pink flowers at the sides. Gold elephant figures flank the throne, and the gold hand gestures are raised in a blessing pose. Printed captions below read Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Vishesha Dravya Homa. No physical people are visible.2021-10-13A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Mahalakshmi seated on a cushioned throne within an arch of white jasmine garlands and red rose-covered embroidered fabric. The murti wears a silver crown, a silver necklace and a red and gold sari, and holds a golden lotus and a golden hand ornament. A human hand with a beaded bracelet reaches in from the left, touching the murti's garland. Pink lotus flowers and yellow marigold garlands adorn the scene, with gold elephant figures at the base. Printed caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Mahalakshmi Deeparadhana.2021-10-13A gilded deity murti of Mahalakshmi is adorned for Navaratri worship. The figure wears an ornate crown with a crescent finial, a heavily jeweled golden necklace with coin-like pendants, and raised golden hands holding lotus-like objects. It is framed by arches of white jasmine garlands and red roses set with blue and red accents, against a blue draped backdrop. The caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navarātri 2021, Day 7 Mahalakshmi Shodashopachara Puja. No physical people are visible.2021-10-13A decorated deity murti, a golden face and ornate golden jewellery with a tall jewelled crown, is framed by large arches of red roses and white jasmine garlands with blue and teal gems. Golden hands hold ritual emblems at the sides, and the deity wears a heavy gold necklace with coin-like pendants over a blue cloth. Text along the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7, Mahalakshmi Shodashopachara Puja. No physical people are visible.2021-10-13A gold-coloured metal murti of a goddess seated in a flower-decorated shrine, wearing a tall ornate crown and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. She wears a blue blouse, green sari with a gold border, and gold bangles, and holds a ladle and a gold vessel. She is surrounded by white jasmine garlands, red roses and yellow marigolds, with a string of red-brown beads hanging above. Ritual shodashopachara puja for Annapurneshwari during Navaratri at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-09A gilded deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi is dressed for worship, seated on a red cloth before a backdrop of white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands studded with blue stones. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown with a crescent finial, an ornate gold necklace and gold hands raised in blessing. A hand at the right holds pink flower petals, offering them over the murti, and a metal tray of pink petals sits in the lower right corner. The scene is lit in warm tones against a blue draped cloth. Overlaid text at the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Mahalakshmi Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-13A decorated deity murti of the goddess Vishalakshi stands in a gilded shrine niche at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during Navaratri Day 5 Vishalakshi Shodashopachara Puja. The figure wears a tall silver crown with a crescent moon, a layered silver necklace, and a blue sari with a gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers frame the shrine, and small brass oil lamps hang and stand on either side. No people are visible in the frame.2021-10-11A golden deity murti of Annapurneshwari, seated and richly adorned, is the centre of a floral arrangement. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, layered gold and red-jewelled necklaces, and a deep blue garment, and holds a golden ladle over a golden bowl. It is surrounded by arched bands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses, with strings of mango leaves and fruit hanging above. The scene shows a Navaratri puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. No people are visible in the image.2021-10-09A decorated deity murti of the goddess Vishalakshi is seated at the centre of a shrine, heavily adorned with white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, a blue sari with gold border, a layered gold and gem-studded necklace with coin pendants, and holds a rudraksha mala in one hand. Gold oil lamps hang above and a golden kalasha stands at the right. A blurred devotee in orange clothing is partly visible at the lower right edge. The caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 5 - Vishalakshi Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-11