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A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari in a gilded temple shrine, adorned with a tall golden crown, multicoloured jewelled necklaces, red and white flower garlands and golden hand implements. A priest in a red-brown garment stands at the left edge, performing a laghu puja. Golden lamps and bells hang around the shrine, and an orange drape backs the altar. This is a temple ritual at the Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam, Day 4.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11ADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11ADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11A gilded deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, with a black face, a tall golden crown and a red-and-yellow band, stands before a red-draped shrine lined with golden arches and hanging bells. The murti wears a heavy jewelled necklace and red-and-white garlands, and holds golden implements in both raised arms. In the lower left, a partly visible person in a dark head covering holds a brass lamp toward the murti, performing a laghu puja during the Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam. A small portrait of a figure in orange headwear appears in the upper left corner, but the scene's main subject is the deity.2022-02-11A priest in an orange-red garment performs a puja before a large gilded deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, seated within an ornate golden shrine. The dark-faced murti wears a tall crown, a red and green sari, layered pink and red bead necklaces and a jewelled waist ornament, holding a bow, arrow and other gilded implements. Rows of hanging brass bells and oil lamps with coloured tassels of green, purple, pink and red frame the shrine, and red drapery sits behind the figure. The priest's bare back and arm reach toward the deity during the ritual.2022-02-10A golden-toned temple sanctum shows a black-faced deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, adorned with a crown, silver and gold ornaments, a pink-and-white ornamented neckpiece and a green-and-red sari. Multiple arms hold implements including a trident-like weapon. A priest in orange-red cloth stands at the left, raising a lamp toward the murti during laghu puja. Hanging brass bells and tasselled decorations in red, purple and green frame the shrine, with a red cloth backdrop behind the deity.2022-02-10A gilded temple shrine holds a black-stone deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, seated with four arms and a crown, adorned with a red and green silk sari, a layered gold and red-gem necklace, and multiple arm ornaments. She holds a trident and other ceremonial emblems. Strings of tassels in red, green, purple and white hang on either side, and brass oil lamps and small bells surround the gilded arch and ornate carved panels.2022-02-10A golden temple shrine holds a dark-faced deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, seated on a throne, adorned with a golden crown, layered pink and gold necklaces, a green and red silk sari, and holding a trident and other ritual emblems. Rows of brass oil lamps and hanging bells frame the shrine and golden architectural panels. In the lower left, a young priest with a bare upper body and orange dhoti stands before the murti, holding a brass plate and lamp during a laghu puja. Floral garlands and tassels hang at the sides.2022-02-10ADIKAILASA on 2/13/20222022-02-13A golden temple shrine holds a dark-faced deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, seated on a throne and adorned with red and pink garments, a crown, a red garland and a large ornate necklace. Gilded arches, bells and hanging oil lamps frame the sanctum. In the lower left, a bare-chested priest in orange-red cloth performs a puja, holding a lit lamp toward the deity. A small inset portrait in the corner shows a smiling figure in orange head wrap, but the portrait is not clearly a physical person present in the scene. Lower text labels the event as Laghu Puja to Sri Rajarajeshwari, Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam Day 6.2022-02-13A golden-ornamented temple shrine holds a dark-faced deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, crowned and adorned with red and multicolored garlands, a jeweled necklace and silver arms holding a trident and other implements, seated on a magenta and gold cloth. A priest in orange-red cloth stands at the left, reaching toward the deity with a ritual object during a laghu puja. Tall brass oil lamps and hanging bells frame the shrine.2022-02-13A screen-captured archive image of a Laghu Puja to Sri Rajarajeshwari during Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam Day 6. A dark-faced deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari sits centrally in an ornate gold shrine with a crown, garlands of red and orange flowers, and a pink and gold sari with rich jewellery, flanked by gold lamp stands and bells. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a white headband stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the deity. Gold relief carvings fill the walls and pillars.2022-02-13