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A priest with white vibhuti markings on his forearm and a saffron-orange cord around his neck holds a white plate toward a gilded standing deity murti with four arms, holding a trident and a ritual cup, while a bronze-gold pedestal bowl is supported by a small kneeling figure. The gilded backdrop has perforated lattice panels with blue and green glass. The caption reads Bhikshatanamurthy Abhishekam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8.

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