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A photograph of a ceremony at a golden temple shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange head cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward two decorated deity murtis with garlands of red and white flowers, crowns and jewelled ornaments, one in pink and one in red silks. Brass vessels and a leaf-topped kalasha sit in front, with a brass oil lamp to the right. At far right, a large printed portrait of a bearded figure in orange and gold garments, a turban, gold necklaces and a green garland sits on a gilded throne. The caption reads sridevi bhudevi sameta sri ananda venkateshwara swami thirukalyanam at adikailasa.

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Golden ornate shrine at ADIKAILASA during a Thirukalyanam for Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami. Three deity murtis stand adorned with white and red flower garlands and jewelled ornaments: two female consorts in red and pink saris flank a central male form in a crown with a tilak. Banana leaves, a brass kalasha with leaves, and a brass oil lamp sit in front. On the right, a cutout photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes, a turban, gold necklaces and a green garland is seated on a gold throne, with a bolster and a golden staff nearby. A bare-chested attendant in orange cloth stands at the left edge.2021-02-08A golden temple setting for a Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa. A bare-chested priest in an orange turban and orange cloth kneels at left, holding a metal object and facing a gilded ornate throne. On the right, a photographed portrait figure in a rose and gold turban with a garland and gold necklace is shown, seemingly superimposed onto the throne image. At left stand deity murtis of Venkateshwara and Padmavathi-like consorts adorned with white and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and crowns, with a brass kalasha and bowls on a golden stand in front. Banana leaves and a green-and-red banner hang in the background. Golden lattice panels line the walls. The title caption is printed across the bottom.2021-02-08A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and a matching orange head cloth, bare-chested with sandalwood markings, stands at a golden altar performing a lamp ritual. He holds a lit oil lamp near a large ornate golden halo-shaped backdrop and a framed photograph of a smiling man in a saffron turban garlanded with yellow and white flower malas. Beside him are bronze deity murtis of Venkateshwara with Sridevi and Bhudevi, decorated with white and red flower garlands, and copper vessels on the left. The setting is a gold-decorated temple shrine for a Thirukalyanam celebration.2021-02-08A photograph of the Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in an orange cloth draped over his shoulders and an orange turban stands with his back to the camera, facing the altar. Before him stand two richly adorned deity murtis of Venkateshwara with Sridevi and Bhudevi, decorated with white and red flower garlands, gold and jewelled ornaments and crowns. Brass vessels and green leaves are placed in front of the murtis, and a brass lamp with a flame stands at the right edge against gold-patterned walls.2021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08A priest in orange ochre cloth wrapped over his shoulder and an orange turban, bare-chested and with a rudraksha mala, performs an aarti with a lit camphor flame before a decorated deity murti pair. Central Venkateshwara-style deity murti wearing a crown and jewelled ornaments stands between two smaller consort murtis, all garlanded with white jasmine and red roses. Brass vessels and green leaves sit on a tray in front, a tall brass oil lamp stands to the right, and a golden temple wall with floral panels frames the scene. Overlay text reads Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa.2021-02-08A photograph of a temple ritual at ADIKAILASA. On the left stands a bare-chested man with a red-orange head wrap, long dark beard, a thick rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, with his hands folded. Behind him, three deity murti stand on a gold altar, adorned with flower garlands in red and white, jeweled crowns, and ornate jewellery; the central figure holds a conch-like emblem and the flanking figures wear red and pink silk. Brass kalasha vessels and a green leaf sit on the altar, with ornate gold-patterned screens behind. A caption reads Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa. The man is not clearly identified by appearance, so he is described by his role only.2021-02-08Photograph of a temple ritual before three gilded deity murtis adorned with flower garlands, jewelled crowns and ornaments, with lit lamps in the foreground. On the left, a bearded priest with a red-orange head wrap and bare upper body, wearing rudraksha malas and an orange dhoti, holds a flaming lamp toward the figures. Behind the deities, golden lattice walls and red and green floral banners frame the scene. A brass oil lamp stands at right and metal vessels sit on a platform before the murtis. The caption reads Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ananda Venkateshwara swami Thirukalyanam at Adikailasa.2021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08A priest bare-chested with an orange-red turban stands at left, waving a silver aarti lamp with flames toward three deity murtis of Venkateshwara with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, decorated with jewelled crowns, necklaces and garlands of white jasmine and red roses. Gold lattice panels and banana leaves frame the altar, and an oil lamp stands at right. Text at bottom reads the event title, a thirukalyanam celebration.2021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08ADIKAILASA on 2/8/20212021-02-08