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ADIKAILASA on 12/19/20212021-12-19A temple aarti scene in an ornate golden shrine hall decorated with mirror-work and gold carvings. A young priest in orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl, bare-chested with rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces, holds a burning camphor flame on a brass lamp in one hand and a bell in the other. A second priest in orange dhoti with a white sacred marking on his face stands at left beside a tall brass oil lamp, holding a plate of flowers. Behind them stands a golden deity murti in a flower-garlanded shrine, with a large silver-and-gold deity figure decorated with jewels and garlands at right. Red and white flower garlands drape the altar.2021-12-19 +1 copiesSeptember 20 20182018-09-20December 16 20182018-12-16January 08 20172017-01-08December 02 20172017-12-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with gold-framed backdrop and red drapes. In the foreground, a priest in orange dhoti and shawl with white sacred markings on his arms stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward the shrine. Central deity murti, adorned with a red cloth, a rudraksha-style garland, yellow and white flower garlands and a silver necklace, sits on a red-draped platform with brass oil lamps in front. Behind it, metal murtis of a pair with crowns and pink and red garments stand before ornate jeweled arches. At right, a bearded metal figure with a maroon turban, layered beaded necklaces and a yellow marigold garland stands beside a small figure in a maroon sari. No readable text is visible. Physical people count is one: the priest.2021-01-16July 06 20182018-07-06June 20 20182018-06-20January 30 20202020-01-30November 27 20182018-11-27A bearded priest with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange dhoti, stands at left beside a dark stone shivalingam set on an orange cloth. Behind the lingam, gilded deity murtis wear red and orange silk garments and gold ornaments, framed by an ornate gold arch and purple drapery. Brass pots sit at lower left. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja setting.2021-08-21