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A man in a dark turban and white forehead markings with a red bindi holds up a tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit flames during a Shatmurthy Deeparadhana ritual. He wears a brown shawl over reddish clothing and white bangles on his wrist. Behind him stands a decorated deity murti framed by a gold arch, with red and white flower garlands, a crown, and jewelled ornaments. A colourful vertical banner with geometric patterns hangs at left, and red drapes frame the shrine. A caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9.

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