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A temple shrine view at night showing a deity murti or idol dressed in a pink and red silk cloth with gold embroidery, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers, with a red-and-pink floral arc above. A hand in a red sleeve adjusts the garlands at the right edge. Ornate gold arches and tall brass lamp stands frame the shrine, and a blurred golden figure sits in the foreground. The bottom caption identifies the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam at Adi Kailasa, Navaratri 2021, Day 6, Purnahuti Homa.

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October 12 20212021-10-12October 12 20212021-10-12A photograph inside a gilded shrine at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during Navaratri Day 6 Purnahuti Homa. A deity murti is richly decorated with garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and a pink-red floral arch behind it. A person in red clothing stands at the right, extending an arm to hold a ceremonial implement toward the murti. Ornate golden pillars, lamp stands and decorative arches frame the scene, and a blurred figure in the foreground lower centre is partly visible.2021-10-12October 12 20212021-10-12October 12 20212021-10-12A deity murti reclining within a heaped garland enclosure of white jasmine, yellow marigold strands, red roses and a pink-red border, set against an ornate gold throne-back. The figure wears a blue sari with gold border, a red and gold blouse, jewelled ornaments and a silver-and-gold crown. Green leaves and red flowers frame the scene. Printed bottom text reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Vishesha Dravya Homa.2021-10-12October 12 20212021-10-12A photograph of a deity murti of the goddess Ambal reclining on a bed of white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands, decorated with red roses and red and white flower borders. The figure wears a pink and gold embroidered sari-style garment, jeweled gold ornaments, bangles and a jeweled arm band. On the right, a person with dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-brown cloth, stands holding a tray of offerings during the Shodashopachara puja. Brass lamp stands frame the scene, and a caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Utsava Ambal Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-12A priest in an orange-brown shawl, bare-shouldered, with long dark hair and white ash markings on his upper arm, performs puja to a deity murti dressed in a pink and gold embroidered garment and a blue cloth. The murti is surrounded by a dense arrangement of white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold and red rose garlands, and a red bead-studded border. The priest's right hand adorns the murti while his left holds a silver bell, and brass lamp stands frame the scene. Printed footer reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Utsava Ambal Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-12October 12 20212021-10-12A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti lying in a flower-covered setting during Navaratri puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. The golden metal murti wears a red and pink silk garment with silver-gold embroidery, ornate jewelled necklaces and a blue cloth on its arm, and is surrounded by white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and red roses. Red and white floral canopy and a brass lamp stand frame the scene. At the right edge, the partially visible back of a person in orange-brown cloth attends the puja. Caption reads Navaratri 2021, Day 6, Utsava Ambal Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-12A deity murti of the Utsava Ambal lies decorated in a large floral arrangement at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during Navaratri 2021 Day 6 Shodashopachara Puja. The figure wears a red velvet garment with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, a blue cloth, a jewelled armlet and a gold crown-like headpiece. It is surrounded by white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold garlands and red roses, and a red bordered floral halo frames it. At the right edge a partially visible person holds a tray of offerings. No physical person is clearly seated at the centre; the scene is the decorated murti during worship.2021-10-12