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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.

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A 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.2003-03-01A 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.2003-03-01June 03 20042004-06-03 +2 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-212003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2010 - Photo AlbumPhotograph 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 person in an orange-saffron robe, with the head and arms covered in a matching shawl, stands at the left edge reaching toward an ornate deity murti. The murti is a Shiva lingam-style form with a gold crown, a silver face-piece, and a large rudraksha-style garland, draped with white, yellow, green and red marigold-style garlands. Behind it hang a dark backdrop with colourful trim, a gold arch and a silver trident-like ornament. Brass oil lamps stand in front on a white altar cloth, and the floor is tiled. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.2008-05-03June 05 20122012-06-05Kailasa Paramparagatha Kanchee Kailasa SarvajnapeethamMay 28 20122012-05-28 +1 copies