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A small temple shrine decorated for Shivaratri with a large ornate deity murti in the centre, dressed with red and gold garments and a tall crown-like headdress, and set against black drapes. Beside it on the left sits a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long hair. The scene is a shrine interior with dark curtains framing the altar.

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A photograph of a shrine setup for Shivaratri at AdiKailasa. A deity murti stands centrally before a decorated arch with a garland of flowers draped across it, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine on either side. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the lower left, facing the shrine, with a rudraksha mala visible, performing worship. The background is a dark draped backdrop.2003-03-01Photograph of a decorated shrine room with a large deity murti or image framed by black drapery, adorned with garlands and flower decorations. In front stands a figure in orange or saffron clothing, standing to the left of the altar. A low altar table below holds offerings, trays and oil lamps. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram shrine during a festival.2003-03-01A photograph of a shaved-headed figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth seated cross-legged before a decorated altar, leaning forward toward a small brass object or offering on a low table. Behind him a large framed deity image sits under a floral arch of white and red garlands with a red drape, flanked by two tall brass oil lamps (diyas) on stands. Dark blue curtains frame the backdrop, and a brass lamp and a stack of cloth or books sit on the platform at right. The setting appears to be a puja or Shivaratri observance at an ashram hall.2003-03-01A photograph of a shrine with a large metallic deity murti framed by a horseshoe-shaped arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap kneels at a low brass tray on a platform, tending a ritual with a small brass vessel. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a dark draped backdrop frames the shrine. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja during a festival.2003-03-01April 27 20122012-04-27 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21January 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiApril 27 20122012-04-27 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a Hindu coronation ceremony. On the left, a woman in orange sari stands beside a man in saffron cloth and a shawl, holding ritual items. In the centre, a man in a white shawl with a tall crown-like headdress stands near a red-draped seat. Right, a figure in orange robes and a garland leans toward a raised peetha with red cloth and a golden canopy. A seated person in white sits lower on the left, and orange-clad devotees surround the scene.2012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial installation on an outdoor dais. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair wears orange ornate clothing and a rudraksha mala, seated on a decorated peetha beneath a canopy. Beside him an attendant in orange stands with hands folded, and a priest in orange with a shaved head stands at the left holding a vessel. Garlands drape the seat and a kalasha and oil lamps sit on the dais in front of them. The scene suggests a pontifical coronation ceremony.2012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial installation at a temple setting. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand on the left, one holding a ceremonial object and another raising a hand in blessing. On the right, a seated figure wears an orange garment and a long necklace, seated before a red draped stage or throne. Offerings and decorative items surround the scene. The arrangement suggests a pontifical coronation ritual.2012-04-27Kailasa Paramparagatha Kanchee Kailasa Sarvajnapeetham