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A deity murti of a goddess, adorned in Kali alankaram with a gold crown, red and gold ornaments, pearl and bead necklaces, and a blue sari, stands framed by garlands of white jasmine, red flowers and green leaves. A man with grey hair and an orange cloth draped over his shoulders, wearing a rudraksha mala, holds a lit flame near the murti during deepa aradhana. Ornate brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and the setting is the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.

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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha bracelet and beaded necklace, lifts a lit oil lamp with a large flame before a decorated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold necklace and a blue garment, and is framed by red roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves. A tall brass lamp stand stands at right beside an ornate gold arch. The caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Devi Kali Alankaram of Nithyanandeshwari Parashakti - Deeparadhana.2021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04A photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship inside a golden temple shrine framed by ornate gold arches and tiered brass lamp stands. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a blue sari with gold border, and is draped in strings of white jasmine and red-and-yellow marigold garlands with green leaves. Red and gold brocade hangs behind the figure against a blue backdrop. Partially visible in the lower foreground are a few people's hands and a red cloth, but no full people are visible. The caption identifies this as a Devi Kali alankaram of Nithyanandeshwari Parashakti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, for Deeparadhana.2021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne-like canopy draped with white, yellow and red flower garlands, holding a trident-like staff, wearing a tall crown and gold jewellery, with an orange silk cloth spread below. In the foreground at right, a man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala, a sacred thread and an orange dhoti, holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti during a puja. Brass lamps with flames stand on the altar.2016-10-10November 04 20212021-11-04A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flower strands, and a large crown, wearing a blue sari-like cloth and layered necklaces. Lit oil lamps line the frame on both sides during Vishalakshi Deeparadhana on Navaratri Day 5. A single devotee in a dark shawl stands at right, hands raised in prayer toward the deity. Ornate golden carved panels frame the shrine.2021-10-11September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesA photo of a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in white, red and yellow, seated on an orange cloth draped throne beneath a gold ornate arch. The murti holds a trident-like staff and wears a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand in front. On the right, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a lit lamp during aarti. A faint portrait stands in the background.2016-10-10A photograph of a deity murti of Devi Kamakshi in Leela Alankaram, adorned with a crown bearing a crescent, a blue and gold embroidered garment, and layered garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers forming an arch behind her. She holds golden implements in both hands and a green leaf sprig. A gilded ornate arch with hanging oil lamps frames the murti. In the lower left foreground, a person with reddish-brown hair and a rust-coloured shawl faces the deity from behind. Printed text below the image reads the event caption.2021-12-26ADIKAILASA on 12/26/20212021-12-26November 14 20212021-11-14