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A close photograph of a ritual at the a person Devalayam shrine. A bare arm with a green wrist thread reaches toward a large green coconut set atop a polished brass kalasha pot decorated with a red-brown Om symbol. Fresh mango or betel-style leaves encircle the coconut's base. Behind it stands a deity murti draped in ornate red and gold silk with sequined embroidered borders, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. The gold-toned figure and textiles suggest a Durga pratima prana pratishtha installation rite on Navaratri Day 7. No people beyond the hand are visible.

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A photograph of a priest in an orange ochre dhoti and shawl, shirtless above the waist with a bare upper body, leaning forward at an ornate golden shrine to reach toward a large yellow fruit placed on a brass stand. The shrine holds a deity murti in front of a dark embroidered backdrop, garlanded with red and yellow flower strands, flanked by golden lion figures. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, flower petals, a bowl of rice and a silver plate with offerings surround the altar. The priest wears a dark head covering and a rudraksha-style cord around the neck. Bottom text reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Durga Pratima Prana Pratishtha, consistent with a Durga puja ritual.2021-10-13October 14 20212021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14A man seen from behind, bare-chested with an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala around his neck and wrists, reaches toward the face of a large Durga deity murti. The murti wears an ornate crown of gold and jewelled pink, purple and green embellishments, with a red hand raised holding an object. A yellow marigold garland hangs at its side, and a wooden stick with white stripes stands nearby beside a brass tray with pink flowers and oil lamps. Behind the murti stands a gold and jewelled arch with bright red backdrop. Caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Durga Pratima Prana Pratishtha.2021-10-13October 14 20212021-10-14A photograph of a Durga murti decorated with an ornate gold and jewelled crown, large painted eyes, a red tilak and gold-embroidered garments, set against a colourful painted backdrop of figures. A man seen from behind, with long hair tied up and bare shoulders, holds a pink lotus flower near the deity's head during the puja. Garlands of white and red flowers hang at the deity's sides, and a multi-armed deity with a sword in one hand is visible at right.2021-10-13October 14 20212021-10-14A bare-backed priest with long dreadlocked hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala, stands from behind while touching the face of a large painted Durga murti. The goddess wears a jewelled golden crown, yellow marigold garlands and a red and gold sari-style dress. Behind her are golden filigree arches and a pink-faced Ganesha figure with a garland. The setting is a Durga Pratima Prana Pratishtha ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA during Navaratri.2021-10-13October 14 20212021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14October 13 20212021-10-13