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A photograph of a golden standing metal deity murti, with hands folded in anjali mudra, framed by a dense arch of garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers. A green-and-red parrot figure perches atop the golden frame on each side. In the foreground at left, a man with long hair tied back in a patterned headband, bare-chested with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder, stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Red curtains hang behind. A caption at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8, indicating a deeparadhana (lamp worship) during the festival.

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November 17 20212021-11-17A temple photograph of a golden deity murti with hands folded in anjali mudra, standing in front of a dense arrangement of garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers, framed by an ornate gold arch with green leaf festoons and two decorative parrot figures at the top. In the left foreground a blurred man in saffron/orange robes wears a white-and-patterned headband, white forehead markings and beaded necklaces, holding a lit flame or lamp toward the camera. A caption at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmorsavam - Day 8.2021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17A devotee in an orange wrap with bare upper body and white body markings stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a golden deity murti of a standing figure with hands folded, decorated with a crown, pearl-and-stone necklaces and a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. The murti is set before a golden arch framework and red curtains, with a green cloth at its base and a blue backdrop. A green garland and red flowers hang around the murti. Foreground shows a silver vessel with a turquoise ornament. Text on the lower edge reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhanam and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 6.2021-11-15A shirtless priest in an orange-red dhoti and orange shoulder cloth stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar before a deity murti at the centre. The murti is gold-toned, wearing an ornate crown, a jewelled green and gold chest ornament and layered necklaces, and is framed by thick garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. A gold arched backdrop and red drapery surround the altar. The shrine is a temple ritual setting, consistent with a Brahmotsavam day of temple seva.2021-11-17A golden murti of a standing deity figure with hands folded in anjali mudra is framed by a tiered arch of garlands in yellow, red, pink, white and green flowers. The figure wears a tall ornate headdress and a jeweled, beaded waist ornament. A hand holds a lit oil lamp at the lower right. Printed captions across the bottom read Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the hand holding the lamp.2021-11-17A photograph of a devotee with a shaved-looking topknot bun, bare-backed and wearing an orange cloth over the shoulder and a rudraksha mala, kneeling with palms pressed together in front of a gilded standing deity murti. The murti is adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and magenta flowers, red blooms and green leaves, with a pale yellow-green leaf offering at its feet. Behind it hang red drapes and a gold arch with a blue backdrop. White paint marks are visible on the devotee's upper arm. The devotee is shown from behind, so only one person is visible in the frame.2021-11-15November 17 20212021-11-17A golden standing deity murti with hands folded in namaskara stands within an arch of fresh flowers in red, pink, yellow, white and green. Green parrot figures with red and multicolored pom-poms perch on the gilded arch above. Behind is a blue backdrop and red curtains. A golden crown and ornate necklaces adorn the murti. Caption text at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. No people are visible.2021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17November 15 20212021-11-15