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A large deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple shrine, decorated for Navaratri Day 8 Mahashtami Durga Sandhi Puja. She has long black hair, a red-and-gold crown, and elaborate gold and gem-studded jewellery including a collar necklace, earrings and bangles. Her body is draped in a red garland of roses with yellow marigold-type flowers. She wears a blue and red-pink brocade garment and holds a small white object in her raised hand, with a purple serpent-like form at her side. Behind her is an ornate golden fan-shaped halo studded with blue and pink gems. Printed caption at the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 8 - Mahashtami Durga Sandhi Puja.

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October 13 20212021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A richly decorated Durga murti stands in front of a large golden fan-shaped backdrop studded with sequins and mirror-like jewels. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a multi-strand necklace, a red and gold patterned skirt, and a yellow marigold garland draped across the shoulders and chest, with red rose garlands and white flower strands. A peacock-like vehicle figure with blue and green plumage appears at the lower left. No physical people are visible. The image is a photograph of a deity figure at a Navaratri celebration, with the caption identifying Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA and a Durga Pratima Prana Pratishtha on Navaratri 2021, Day 7.2021-10-13A large ornate statue of the goddess Durga stands before a golden filigree backdrop of radiating floral and fan-shaped patterns studded with blue, pink and green jewels. The murti wears an elaborate pink-and-gold crown, a black curly-haired wig, dark eyes, a red bindi, a jewelled choker and earrings, and a royal blue and gold brocade cape over a red and gold lower garment. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while the left hand hangs at its side. The lower caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Durga Pratima Prana Pratishtha, indicating a newly consecrated deity murti during Navaratri celebrations.2021-10-13A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in front of a large garland arch of marigolds in orange, yellow and red with green and white flower strands. The figure wears a tall crown with a decorative band, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and a deep maroon and gold garment. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand gesture in the other, while a dark curtain and white carved pillar appear behind. The setting suggests a temple or ashram shrine display.2010-11-14A gilded deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche decorated with ornate gold and purple textiles. She wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green sari with gold border, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a long garland of yellow marigold beads with a red flower garland. Her right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and her left hand rests at her side. The lower banner reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 8 - Purnahuti Homa, with a copyright line. Statue only, no physical people present.2021-10-14November 05 20132013-11-05April 24 20122012-04-24A large ornate murti of the goddess Durga, with a golden crown and many arms holding weapons including a sword and trident. She wears a red and gold ornamented sari-style garment, yellow flower garlands, and jewelry. Behind her is a golden sunburst-style halo and painted panels of mythological scenes. The caption identifies this as Navaratri 2021, Day 8, Mahashtami Durga Sandhi Puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. No physical people are visible.2021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14A deity murti in a procession setting, seated on a vahana-like golden mount with a gilded head ornament in the foreground. The murti wears a yellow and purple silk garment, a tall crown, a large multi-strand necklace and a gold chain with a pendant. Its many arms hold a spear-like staff with a small flag and other objects. The figure is heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. A tall white and silver ceremonial fan-shaped staff with an orange cloth sits at the left, and peacock feathers fan out behind the murti. No people are visible.2010-11-11October 14 20212021-10-14