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A black stone murti of a deity is dressed for worship with a jeweled gold crown and necklaces of pearls and colourful gems. White jasmine garlands drape over the shoulders and the murti wears a red cloth, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead. Behind it, gold ornamental fittings and green foliage fill the frame. The lower text indicates a Pratyaksha Pada Puja during Pongal celebrations at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailash.

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ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14Close photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam or murti decorated for Pongal celebrations at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailash. The deity wears a jeweled gold-and-red crown and a pearl-and-gem necklace, with a red tilak or kumkum mark on the forehead, flanked by red roses and yellow flower garlands. Red cloth drapes the base. The scene is a pratyaksha padapuja for Pongal, a deity murti with flowers and ornaments rather than people. No physical people are visible.2022-01-14ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14A deity murti in a red cloth draped and garlanded with white jasmine strands and red roses, with gold and pearl jewelled ornaments and a jewelled crown. Behind it stands an ornate gold metal backdrop, and fruits including apples and green custard apples are arranged in the foreground as offerings. No people are visible. Text on the image reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja - Pongal Celebrations 2022 at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailash.2022-01-14A deity murti in the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam is dressed in a red cloth with white and yellow flower garlands, a jeweled gold crown and ornate gold and pearl necklaces, framed by a gilded arch with carved makara-like motifs. Fruits, including apples and pineapple, are arranged as offerings in the foreground during a Pratyaksha Pada Puja for Pongal celebrations. No people are visible.2022-01-14A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine during Pongal celebrations, the Pratyaksha Pada Puja. The murti is draped in a red cloth and garlanded with white jasmine and yellow marigold strands, with a jewelled crown and pearl necklaces. Gilded arch behind it, and offerings in front include apples, limes, pineapple-like fruits and sweets on a tray. At the left edge a partially visible person with dark hair and an orange-tinted head covering is seated and attending. A red and blue cloth hangs at the right. The caption reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja - Pongal Celebrations 2022 at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailash.2022-01-14ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14A black stone deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with a tall gold crown and a red tilak mark on the forehead. The figure wears a red and gold silk garment, a jewelled gold and gemstone necklace, and is draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow marigolds, and green leaves. The murti is set beside an ornate gilded wooden frame.2008-04-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and gilded elephant-shaped stands at the sides, during a Pratyaksha Pada Puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam. The seated person wears a tall gold and jewelled crown, a white vibhuti horizontal band and a red bindi, a white flower garland, a gold necklace and a red and white embroidered garment with a rudraksha-style wrap. Flowers in yellow, white and red and a brass vessel sit before the throne, while a hand in a red sleeve offers the puja. Background shows gold and red decorations and a temple pillar. Probable Swamiji is seated in the throne, with a visible crown and ornate ceremonial clothing; the foreground hand belongs to a priest.2022-01-14ADIKAILASA on 1/14/20222022-01-14A dark stone deity murti adorned for worship, standing on a red cloth before a gilded arched backdrop. It wears a tall gold crown, a large diamond-studded necklace and layered jewelled garments, with red and white flower garlands draped across its shoulders and arms. The raised golden hands hold ceremonial emblems. In the foreground a golden lion-faced base is visible. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17