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A bare-chested priest in an orange cloth and a dark shawl performs aarti with a brass lamp on a tray before three gold-yellow deity murti of Sridevi, Bhudevi and Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and dressed in yellow silk. The golden lattice backdrop with cut-out patterns frames the scene, and the priest is seen from behind, facing the deities. Caption text overlays the lower part of the image.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/9/20212021-02-09A temple ritual photo of three deity murtis of Venkateshwara with Sridevi and Bhudevi, dressed in yellow silk with yellow and orange flower garlands and red-dotted blossoms, set before an ornate gold latticed backdrop. A priest in red-toned clothing at the left edge holds a silver oil lamp with a flame, performing aarti during the thirumanjanam and abhishekam. Overlaid caption text names the event.2021-02-09A bare-chested priest with long hair wrapped in a dark cloth and a patterned shawl around his neck applies yellow paste with red dots to a golden deity murti of Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami and a consort. The figures have silver faces, yellow garments and gold ornaments, set before an ornate gold latticed screen. Ritual white markings are visible on the priest's shoulder. The caption reads Sridevi Bhudevi sametha Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirumanjanam and Sri Krishna Abhisekam.2021-02-09ADIKAILASA on 2/9/20212021-02-09Three life-sized deity murti stand in golden alcove, all dressed in yellow silk garments with striped borders and adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and decorative headdresses. Central figure holds a flower-decorated staff and a garland; flanking figures hold lamps and offerings. Lit oil lamps on a silver stand at left, with gilded carved panels and lattice behind. Warm golden lighting evokes a thirumanjanam and abhishekam ritual at Adikailasa.2021-02-09ADIKAILASA on 2/9/20212021-02-09ADIKAILASA on 2/9/20212021-02-09Three golden deity murti stand before a gilded, latticed backdrop with star-shaped openings. The central figure is a standing Vishnu-form murti covered in turmeric-yellow paste and red kumkum dots, with a tall conical crown, green leaf garlands and a yellow dhoti. Flanking it are two smaller female murtis, also coated in yellow and dotted with red, wearing yellow saris with striped borders and gold necklaces. Caption text at the bottom reads Sridevi Bhudevi sametha Sri Ananda Venkateshwara Swami Thirumanjanam and Sri Krishna Abhisekam, indicating a thirumanjanam abhishekam ritual. No people are visible.2021-02-09Photograph 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.2021-02-08A 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 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 2/8/20212021-02-08