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A metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine framed by deep blue velvet hangings embroidered with white beadwork and red floral motifs. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with a red stone, a jewelled necklace and a red-and-white flower garland hanging from its shoulders. It holds a lotus-like object in one hand and a staff in the other, and in front of it a gold bird-shaped vahana with a curved beak rests on the base. No physical people are visible.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/22/20212021-02-22A metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a jewelled shrine (vahana-style palanquin) draped in deep blue fabric covered with white pearl-bead scrollwork and floral motifs. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with red and blue stones, a red bindi, layered red, white and multicoloured bead necklaces, a green sari-like garment and garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. It holds a staff-like sceptre in one hand, while a hand from the left edge holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward it. A golden bird-shaped vahana sits at the base. Bottom caption reads 'utsavam | rajarajeshwari brahmotsavam' in an overlay.2021-02-22ADIKAILASA on 2/22/20212021-02-22Photograph of a processional deity murti seated on a golden bull-shaped vahana (mount) inside a canopy or palanquin covered in blue fabric decorated with white beadwork and floral motifs. The metal deity wears a tall golden crown, red tilak, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and holds a trident-like staff. A hand at left holds a lit oil lamp (deepam) before the figure. A red and gold embroidered cloth backs the image. A caption at bottom reads utsavam | rajarajeshwari brahmotsavam.2021-02-22A processional utsavam murti of the goddess Rajarajeshwari is seated within an ornate golden and blue embroidered canopy on a vahana. The deity wears a tall gold crown, a jeweled gold necklace, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Below, a gilded bird-headed vahana with a raised carved beak supports the figure. A hand holds a flaming oil lamp at the left edge, and the background shows temple architecture and foliage. No physical people are prominent beyond the hand.2021-02-22ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10A golden deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari is seated on a red and gold throne decorated with embroidered floral medallions and sequins. The figure wears an orange sari, a jewelled golden crown, a large ornate necklace with green and white stones, and bangles, and holds a golden trident and a conch-shaped object. Yellow marigold garlands drape the murti, and a red flower sits at its side. The image is captioned Sri Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam, Day 3, and no physical people are visible.2022-02-10ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10