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A photograph of a temple deity murti adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and white, set before a golden nandi-like bull figure and a red drape. Three figures are carved or cast in metal: a central crowned deity with a tripundra on the forehead, flanked by two smaller figures, all draped in jewelled ornaments. In the foreground at left, a bare-backed priest in an orange cloth on his head and shoulders stands with his back to the camera, his arm raised toward the deity. Orange silk drapes the base of the altar. Caption text at the bottom reads Rudra Thishathi Archana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 3.

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November 17 20212021-11-17Golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-style figures on a red-draped shrine, decorated with heavy yellow and red marigold garlands, silver-jeweled crowns and a golden nandi bull at left. A single bare-shouldered priest in orange cloth stands in front, hands raised toward the murtis during worship. Brass bells hang from above the golden arch, and gold ornamental carving frames the sanctum. Overlaid caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa, Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Garbha Mandir, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 1.2021-11-12Photograph of a ritual in a temple sanctum at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. A bare-backed priest in an orange cloth draped over his shoulder, with a sacred thread, faces a deity murti seated under a golden arch hung with bells. The murti wears a jewelled crown with a tilak, a large jewelled necklace and gold arms, and is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A golden bull (Nandi) stands at the left and a smaller attendant figure is visible beside the deity. Red drapery and a pink flower arrangement fill the background, and the scene is framed by a caption about the Shiva Mula mantra yagashala puja on Day 1 of the Brahmotsavam.2021-11-12A 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 decorated deity murti of Lord Shiva is seated centrally on a red-draped altar framed by a gold arch, adorned with white and red garlands, yellow flower strands and pink blossoms. The central figure wears an ornate jewelled crown and gold jewellery. Flanking figures in similar ornamented dress stand on either side. In the foreground a single person with hair in a bun, wearing an orange-brown garment, stands with their back to the camera facing the murtis during shatmurthy deeparadhana, the lamp worship of the six murtis of Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 5.2021-11-14November 17 20212021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17A priest in an orange-red cloth and a red headband performs deepaaradhana with a lit brass oil lamp before a garlanded shrine. Behind him, three deity murtis stand in a gilded arch framed by yellow and red flower garlands, a central figure wearing an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces with a red-and-white face. A golden nandi stands at left, and a green cloth hangs below the murtis. Hanging brass bells decorate the top of the arch. Printed captions read Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa and Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Garbha Mandir, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 1.2021-11-12A photograph of a deity murti of Lord Shiva seated in the centre of a flower-decorated golden arch, wearing a tall crown, layered garlands and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. Flanking him are two smaller deity figures with crowns and ornaments, and a golden bull figure sits at the base. A man stands at left, shown from behind with bare back and a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, wearing a rudraksha bracelet and sacred ash markings on his arm and back. Yellow, red and white marigold and rose garlands and green leaves surround the murti. Printed caption reads 'Shatmurthy Deeparadhanam' and 'Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 6'.2021-11-15November 18 20212021-11-18November 15 20212021-11-15A man with his back partly turned, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, stands at left with hands joined in namaskar before a richly decorated deity murti. The murti, with a tall ornate silver crown and gold jewellery, is framed by thick garlands of red and yellow flowers and green leaves, with pink petal arrangements at its chest. A golden arch frames the altar against a red backdrop, with brass kalasha-style vessels and a brass lamp at the base. Visible text at the bottom reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhanam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 6. The setting suggests a temple altar during a festival.2021-11-15