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A priest in an orange-red dhoti holds a flaming oil lamp toward a deity murti dressed in a blue cloth with gold brocade border. The murti wears a yellow flower crown and garlands of white jasmine and red roses draped over its shoulders. Behind it, gold-coloured ritual vessels, a small stone bull figure, and gilded shrines fill the temple interior.2021-03-02ADIKAILASA on 3/2/20212021-03-02ADIKAILASA on 3/2/20212021-03-02A photograph of a priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, seen from behind, standing on a raised platform and raising a silver ceremonial fan or umbrella-shaped vessel toward a decorated deity murti. The murti stands before a gold-framed arch with a draped gold backdrop, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, green leaves and gem-studded jewellery. Blue sparkling cloth covers the altar, brass lamps flank it, and a fire pit with open flames burns in the foreground. a person's presence is not visibly confirmed from appearance; the figure is shown only from behind.2015-11-18ADIKAILASA on 3/2/20212021-03-02September 18 20182018-09-18A temple ritual at a decorated shrine with a gold kalasha-shaped finial wrapped in red, white and yellow flower garlands, set before a golden deity murti with ornaments. In the foreground, dressed in orange and red cloth with a red headcloth, a priest holds a lit camphor aarti plate toward the shrine, while a bearded man in orange on the left holds a handheld microphone. Brass oil lamps, flower-decked kalashas and a bright fire pit in the lower right complete the scene. The priest's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm any identity.2021-06-20A priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a yellow border stands with his back to the camera, raising a silver crown-shaped ornament toward a deity murti framed by a gilded arch. Yellow and white marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a second standing deity figure in ornate gold jewellery and a golden sari stands to the left. A blue sparkling cloth covers the altar, with oil lamps in front and a small fire with a flame burning in the foreground.2015-11-18A photograph of a ritual at the a person Devalayam setting. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at right, reaching forward with his right hand to touch a large decorated object draped in blue cloth, wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands, and topped with a crown-like ornament of red flowers and mirror work. Smoke rises around it. Behind are gold-finished shrine ornaments, a golden lion figure and brass lamps. The caption at bottom names a person Devalayam, Navaratri 2021, Day 3, Vishesha Dravya Homa. a person's presence is not established by appearance; the priest is shown only in role.2021-10-09April 30 20122012-04-30October 16 20082008-10-16August 25 20172017-08-25