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Photograph of a decorated deity murti of Surya in a temple setting, seated centrally against an ornate golden arch framed with marigold and white flower garlands, green leaves and bright red and pink floral strands. Fruits surround the figure, including apples, limes and pineapples. The central murti wears an orange and saffron dhoti-style garment, a gold-embroidered ornate collar, layered jewelled necklaces and a golden crown, holding ritual objects in raised hands. Two smaller flanking female murtis wear blue and royal blue saris with gold jewellery and ornate headdresses, one on each side. The setting is a temple shrine decorated for Pongal celebrations at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. No physical people are visible.

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ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14Photograph of a decorated deity murti at a Pongal celebration in a temple setting. A central standing deity figure in an orange and red garment and gold crown is framed by a large arch of marigold garlands in yellow, white and red, and fruit including red apples, green limes and pineapples. Two smaller blue-robed deity figures with ornate necklaces stand on either side. Sugarcane stalks and a green leaf bunch appear at the left, and colourful triangular banners in red, blue and green hang behind. A caption at the bottom reads Pongal Celebrations 2022 and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailash. No physical people are visible.2022-01-14A decorated deity murti of Surya seated on a red-draped throne within a golden arched frame, wearing an orange garment and an ornate gold crown, with ornate necklaces and holding ritual objects. Two attendant figures in blue and gold saris stand on either side. The arch and figures are heavily garlanded with rows of marigolds, red and white flowers, green leaves, round fruits and pineapples, marking a Pongal Shivasurya Puja setting at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2022-01-14ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14October 10 20132013-10-10A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated centrally in a shrine, draped in dense garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers and purple blooms with green leaves. She wears a tall gold crown set with coloured gems, a blue and gold embellished blouse, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and holds a red fruit in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. Two smaller attendant figures flank her, one in a maroon and gold headdress and one in a red and gold crown, both also garlanded. Gold arched frame and draped lavender curtain form the backdrop.2014-11-28 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti is seated on a red draped altar in a shrine. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a yellow dhoti and red bangles, and its arms are framed by a large heart-shaped arrangement of white, orange and red flower garlands. Two smaller female deity murtis flank it on ornate gold-framed thrones, one in an orange and maroon sari and the other in a deep maroon and blue outfit, each adorned with white and multicoloured garlands. Rows of orange and white flower garlands hang across the red altar cloth below, and a wall-mounted air conditioner and dark drapes with tassels frame the scene. No people are visible.2013-10-10Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a central deity murti seated on a red draped platform, dressed in yellow garments with silver ornaments and a crown, framed by a large arch of white, orange and red flower garlands. Two smaller murtis flank it on silver-rimmed backdrops, one in pink and orange, the other in blue and maroon, each adorned with garlands. A tall golden standing statue stands at left, colourful tassels hang above, and a wall air conditioner is visible at right. No physical people are present.2013-10-10January 14 20172017-01-14 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20172017-01-14December 03 20142014-12-03