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A photograph of a decorated murti shown as a figure seated before a red draped backdrop, framed by a golden arch with a carved face and hanging brass bells. The figure wears a blue and magenta turban, a white jewelled chest garland, and an orange-and-gold garment, and is encircled by bands of white, yellow, red and green flower garlands. A hand holding a long white fan or whisk stands in the foreground at lower centre. The lower caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9. This is a depiction, not a living person, so no candidate is physically present.

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November 18 20212021-11-18Shatmurthy Deeparadhana at a temple shrine draped in red-orange cloth. A golden arch framed with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands surrounds a standing deity murti wearing a multicoloured turban, ornate jewelled necklaces and an orange-saffron dhoti, with its right hand raised in blessing. Hanging brass bells flank the arch, and in the foreground an orange-clad figure's back and a lit oil lamp are visible. The subject is a deity murti, not a living person.2021-11-18A festive photograph of a decorated murti of a saint figure within a shrine arch framed by layered garlands of white, yellow, red and pink flowers with green leaves. The figure wears a multicoloured blue, purple and red turban topped with a jewelled crown, an orange garment and a heavy ornate necklace set with red and green stones. A hand holds a small yellow flag-like ornament beside the figure. A brass bell hangs at the upper left under a gold-toned arch against a red backdrop. The caption on the lower part reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9.2021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18A photograph of a Shatmurthy Deeparadhana at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam, Day 5. A small brass deity murti in a red and gold garment sits centred in a gilded niche, framed by red, white and yellow marigold and jasmine garlands and green leaves. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces and a red turban-like headdress. Brass bells hang at the top corners. In the left foreground, a hand holds a multi-flame brass aarti lamp with lit wicks. A red-orange drape forms the backdrop. Partially visible saffron-clad arms appear at the right edge.2021-11-14November 18 20212021-11-18November 17 20212021-11-17Temple ritual in a red-draped shrine. Center: a small deity murti of a figure in a blue and gold turban and crown, wearing a green and white garment with ornate jewelled necklaces, raising one hand in blessing, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves, with a gold arch above. In the foreground a priest in an orange-red turban and white forehead markings holds a tiered brass oil lamp (aarti) with lit flames. Brass bells hang at the sides and a gold throne-like seat appears at right. Lower caption reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. Puja/aarti scene with no visible crowd.2021-11-17A photograph of a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers and red rose garlands framing it. The murti wears a red and gold garment, a red turban with green trim, a gold crown, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with a large central jewelled pendant. Its hand is raised in blessing. In the foreground at left, a devotee in an orange head cloth and white clothing holds a wooden fan or ritual implement toward the murti. Red drapery forms the backdrop and a gold bell hangs at upper right. The caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 5.2021-11-14