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A dark stone murti of a deity, shown in close-up, with a carved crown-like headdress decorated with red flowers and a yellow tilak on the forehead. Beside it, a large gold-leaf carved ornamental pillar catches warm light against the dark background. The scene reflects Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam's Navaratri 2021 Day 8 abhishekam to the Mula Vigraha at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. No people are visible.

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October 14 20212021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14Night photograph of a dark stone murti of Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva at the Adi KAILASA devalayam during Navaratri Day 7 abhishekam. The carved figure wears a tall jata-style crown with ornate headdress, a yellow and red tilak on the forehead, a layered necklace and shoulder ornaments. A hand holds a brass plate, and a golden carved arch lights the left side. The caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Abhishekam to SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam's Mula Vigraha. No physical people are clearly visible beyond the hand.2021-10-13A dark stone or bronze-toned murti of a deity with a tall jatamakuta-style crown, a yellow vibhuti or kumkum mark and a small red bindi on the forehead, lit warmly against a black background. A gold-framed niche with ornate carving stands behind it. At the lower left, a hand holds a brass aarti plate with a small flame and a yellow-gold offering. The scene shows abhishekam to the murti in a temple setting, with the caption at the bottom reading Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021 Day 8 Abhishekam to SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam's Mula Vigraha.2021-10-14Night photograph of a bronze-toned murti bust wearing an ornate crown and a coiled, ridged headdress, with a yellow turmeric or sandal mark on its forehead. A hand with a green bangle places pink and red flowers on top of the head during abhishekam. A gilded metal vessel or altar edge glows at the left. The image is a scene from Navaratri Day 8 abhishekam at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. No people are fully visible; only a hand is shown.2021-10-14A dark bronze-toned murti of a deity with a tall, layered crown and a carved face is the focus. A human hand, marked with white paste on its wrist and wearing a green beaded bracelet, touches the forehead of the murti while a yellow flower rests near the brow. Red flowers sit atop the crown, and a gold-toned shrine surface and a brass plate with flowers appear at the left edge against a dark background. The scene depicts abhishekam to a sacred murti at a temple.2021-10-14October 13 20212021-10-13October 14 20212021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14Close-up photograph of a dark stone or metal deity murti of Shiva with a tall ornate crown and a red cloth draped over the shoulder. Golden silk brocade glows softly in the background, and a hand with raised fingers is visible at right. The caption identifies the temple as Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam at Adi Kailasa and the event as Navaratri Day 5, Rajarajeshwari Shodasha Dravya Abhishekam and Kalasha Yatra. No physical people are visible.2021-10-11October 14 20212021-10-14October 13 20212021-10-13