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A golden-brown metal statue of Shiva as Bhikshatanamurthy stands in a gilded shrine, holding a trident in one hand and a small drum-like instrument in another, with a crown-like headdress, earrings, layered necklaces and armbands. Ornate gilded arch and metalwork frame the murti. Caption reads Bhikshatanamurthy Abhishekam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 8.

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