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Indoor temple hall with a golden-framed altar of deity murtis draped in garlands and a large seated figure on a golden throne draped in magenta cloth, wearing an orange turban, a bead garland and gold necklaces. Standing female murtis in orange saris flank the hall. In the foreground a man in white dhoti sits on a red rug with hands folded in prayer before a long spread of silver trays holding many small bowls of sweets, fruits, vegetables and food, an offering of naivedhyam. A fruit platter and a brass lamp sit near him. Caption reads offering of sacred food through naivedhyam becoming prasada.

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April 14 20212021-04-14April 14 20212021-04-14A graphic panel titled "KAILASA ALANGULAM OFFERS 108 NAIVEDHYAM (SACRED CONSECRATED FOOD)" in brown capitals on a tan background, above a photograph of a sacred food offering set on a red cloth before a grey granite pedestal decorated with flowers. Rows of small brass bowls, each holding a mound of food, are arranged in a dense grid across the floor, with a brass lamp stand at the upper right. To the right, a steel plate holds sliced fruits including bananas, apples, oranges and grapes, and another steel plate holds small bowls of rice, chutneys and dals. No people are visible.2021-04-14April 14 20212021-04-14December 19 20222022-12-19April 14 20212021-04-14A graphic poster with a gold-textured border and a framed photograph of a temple shrine in a plain tiled hall. A large gilded throne with red cushioned backing holds a painted figure of a seated man in orange-red robes with a crown-like headdress, rudraksha-style beads and a long garland. Dozens of brass and steel plates of naivedyam food, fruits and sweets are arranged on the floor and on a low table, with red cloth underneath. A small deity figure in red and white sits in a niche at left, and a banner hangs at upper right. The poster heading and footer announce the 46th Avatara Dinotsava celebrations and the 251 naivedyam offering.2022-12-19Annadhan in 20112011-01-01 +1 copiesDevotees sit on striped rugs in a temple shrine room with dark maroon drapes and ornate gold arches, performing a puja before a deity murti dressed in orange and garlanded with flowers. In the foreground, a woman in a purple sari sits behind a platter of fruit, sweets and red offerings, with a brass lamp and tray among them. A man in white with a folded cloth sits near the central murti, while several men in white dhotis and a woman in a red and white sari kneel around the offering spread. Other deity figures in colourful garlands stand in alcoves at the back and sides. No one in the scene is identified as a person, and the setting is a ritual worship gathering.2011-04-19A graphic collage on a gold textured background showing Kailasa Houston 46th Avatara Dina Maha Utsava celebrations. Four photographs display a large seated statue of a bearded figure in orange and saffron robes with a flower garland, behind rows of white bowls and banana-leaf-style plates of naivedyam food offerings laid on a green cloth. In one photo a man in white dhoti and bare upper body holds up a lit lamp before the statue. Several panels show only the arranged food and no physical people. The bottom text reads special 515 naivedyam food offerings. No physical people are visible beyond the one officiant.2022-12-19April 20 20112011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20