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A temple shrine lit at night with a central deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and pink flowers, flanked by two ornate golden thrones with silver-backed canopies. Colourful fringed umbrellas hang overhead against red curtains. Three priests stand in saffron-orange dhotis, one bare-chested and holding a lamp, another in white with an orange sash and a striped cloth tied at the waist, and a third at the right in orange cloth. A tall kalasha and oil lamps sit at the front, with a veena instrument on the floor.

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January 19 20212021-01-19A photograph of a temple sanctum decorated with red curtains and gold arches, where a central deity murti, adorned with large flower garlands in yellow, pink and purple, is the focus. Several priests in saffron-orange dhotis, one with an orange headcloth, stand around the altar; one bare-chested priest holds a ritual implement toward the murti. Flanking deity figures stand on gold thrones, with brass oil lamps and a fire pit with smoke rising in front.2021-01-19ADIKAILASA on 1/17/20212021-01-17January 19 20212021-01-19Ritual scene in a temple-like hall with deep red drapes and gold-arched thrones. At centre, a deity murti in a gold-framed shrine is garlanded with yellow, pink and white flowers and draped in red and gold cloth. Two priests in orange dhotis and orange shawls stand at either side with oil lamps and offering trays. On the left, a golden Ganesha murti sits on a silver-decorated throne. On the right, a golden deity murti is adorned with garlands and jewellery. Rows of small oil lamps and offering vessels, including a kalasha, line the foreground. The overlay text reads Nithyanandotsavam Day 20 - Medasaraswathi Homa and Nithyananda Homa.2021-01-17A temple ritual scene before a red draped shrine with a gold arch framing a central deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers and a jewelled gold crown. Several priests in orange and saffron dhotis stand around it. A bare-chested priest in the centre with an orange headband holds a long ceremonial implement and tends the murti. Two more priests in orange attend on the left and right, one at a gold-and-silver ornamented seat. Brass lamps, kalasha vessels and fruit offerings sit on the floor, and tiered lamps and parasol-like canopies hang above. A caption reads Nithyanandotsavam Day 20 - Medasaraswathi Homa and Nithyananda Homa.2021-01-17March 27 20162016-03-27A photograph of a temple shrine adorned with garlands and ornate gold canopies. Three deity murtis sit on decorated thrones with flower garlands; the central pair wear red and gold textiles and jewellery. Flanking them, decorated figures in green and white sit on gold thrones. In the foreground a priest in a green dhoti and white upper cloth stands before offerings and kalasha-like vessels, while several seated men in white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls attend the puja. Brass lamps and garlands fill the stage, with a few people's heads visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2016-03-27 +1 copiesMarch 27 20162016-03-27A temple-style ritual stage with several decorated deity murtis under gold ceremonial canopies with colourful tasselled umbrellas. Central figures include a bearded man in orange-gold garments with a white sash and beaded necklaces seated behind a fire and offerings, while two priests in white dhotis with green and white sashes sit at a brass lamp and tray of flowers. Garlands of marigold and yellow flowers hang on the deity figures, and a silver lamp stand and brass vessels are on the stage floor. Shirtless attendants in white cloths sit at the lower left. A puja or homa is taking place in front of decorated murtis with gold arches behind.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27A temple-style ritual stage decorated with multicolored garlands and golden arches, with a row of deity murtis dressed in silver-embellished and green garments on the left and center. Several seated priests in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees sit before a lit fire pit at the front, with brass oil lamps and offering plates of fruit and flowers nearby. Colorful parasol-style canopies hang above. A seated figure in the center wears a green-and-gold turban-like headpiece and white clothing, appearing to lead the homa. The scene resembles a homa or puja performed in front of the deities.2016-03-27