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A golden bronze murti of Bhikshatanamurthy, a form of Shiva, stands in a gilded shrine niche. The figure holds a trident in one hand, a small drum-like ritual object in another, and a begging bowl rests beneath it, supported by a small figure. A priest in white ritual cloth with orange garlands stands at left, partly visible, during abhishekam. The caption identifies the scene as Bhikshatanamurthy Abhishekam at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 8. Ornate gold filigree and colourful glass panels surround the murti.

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