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Photograph of a gilded shrine at Adi Kailasa showing ornate golden carved pillars, a golden hooded serpent canopy and makara-style carved brackets. Seated at the centre is a deity murti dressed in a saffron-orange cloth with white pearl-like embroidery, garlands of white flowers and orange marigolds, and a crown. Two smaller decorated figures in dark purple and red embroidered garments sit on either side. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A photograph of a gilded shrine arrangement with a central deity murti in a richly embroidered orange and gold throne-like seat, backed by a golden hooded serpent canopy. The central figure wears a crown, a pink and white flower garland, and layered jewelled necklaces, with a red and teal garment. Two smaller attendant figures flank it on either side, dressed in dark blue and purple garments with red and gold jewellery, and white jasmine-style garlands drape the seat. Ornate gold carvings frame the shrine.2016-12-05A gilded deity murti is seated under a golden naga hood canopy, dressed in a red and gold sari-style garment with a blue inner cloth, layered jewelled necklaces, large circular gold pendants and a crown with a red jewel. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, dressed in dark blue and red embroidered costumes with jewelled ornaments. The central figure rests on an ornate orange cushioned throne decorated with gemstone embellishments. White flower garlands drape the throne and canopy, and an orange cloth edge appears at the left. No living people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of an ornately gilded shrine within a pavilion. At the centre sits a deity murti dressed in an orange and gold silk cloth with embroidered borders, adorned with a floral garland and a tall crown, flanked by two smaller figures in dark embroidered shawls with red and gold garments. Behind them rises a golden arch with carved lion-like makara figures on the pillars. On the left, a tall pole carries a saffron fabric banner with red and blue floral embroidery and a white bird emblem. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A golden ornate throne canopy frames a central deity murti of Lord Vishnu-like form with a tall crown, dressed in orange and red silk garments with embroidered borders and a white flower garland, flanked by two smaller murtis dressed in dark embroidered shawls and red garments with floral garlands. Carved golden lion-faced pillars and hooded serpent canopy surround the throne. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05May 05 20172017-05-05August 01 20142014-08-01December 05 20162016-12-05A decorated festival deity murti stands at the centre under a golden multi-headed serpent hood (naga kudai). The central figure wears an ornate crown, layered gold jewellery, a broad embroidered sash and a long garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each draped in matching garlands and gold-trimmed silk. Green banana leaves and a painted backdrop surround the altar. To the right, a dark stone statue of a standing figure in white dhoti and a tall crown holds a raised hand. Scene is a deity decoration in a temple setting, with no physical people visible.2016-12-19Three deity murti sit on an ornate golden throne framed by a gilded arch with a draped orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an elaborate crown, a heavy white and gold necklace, and an orange-and-gold garment; a pair of seated figures flank it, one in a deep maroon cloth and one in orange with a jewelled crown. Each figure is encircled by jewelled cobra-hood shapes and marigold garlands, and the central figure holds a raised hand and a lotus-like object.2017-05-05August 22 20172017-08-22 +1 copies