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A photograph of a seated utsava vigraha, a festival figure of a bearded sage, in a golden throne-canopy against a red backdrop. The figure wears a red and gold turban with a small red tilak, a red garment with ornate beaded collar work, and long garlands of white jasmine and pink and yellow flowers. Two ornate brass lamps shaped like birds stand on either side. The scene shows a Leela Alankaram deeparadhana during Nithyanandotsavam celebrations. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a utsava vigraha, a metal-and-gold ceremonial murti of a bearded figure, seated on a golden throne with a red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a red and gold turban, a red garment with ornate gold and red embroidered collar, and a gold necklace, and is draped with thick garlands of white jasmine, magenta flowers and orange marigolds. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a glittering jewelled deity figure appears at the right edge. Printed text at the bottom reads Avaratana Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 DAY 13, and a small crest sits at the top right. No physical people are visible.2021-12-31A golden-faced utsava vigraha, a ceremonial statue, is dressed in a red turban with a gold ornament, a red garment, a red and gold beaded necklace and white jasmine garlands. It sits before a golden arched backdrop and red cloth, flanked by two brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops during a Deepaaradhana in a Leela Alankaram, displayed as part of the Nithyanandotsavam celebrations. The statue is a depiction of a deity or saint image, not a physical person present in the scene.2021-12-31ADIKAILASA on 12/31/20212021-12-31A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban with a vertical forehead mark and an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest. Long garlands of white and pink flowers hang over both shoulders, and multiple rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces with a gold pendant rest on the chest. Red velvet cushions and flower garlands lie at the base of the throne, with brass or wooden paduka sandals visible below. A translucent caption overlay reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. The figure is a probable depiction of Swamiji, identified by the saffron turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold pendant and garlanded throne presentation, shown as a photograph on screen.2021-11-17A golden utsava vigraha, a festival image, is seated on a gold-framed throne against an orange-red backdrop. It wears a deep red turban, a red tilak mark, a jewelled collar of red, blue and white stones, and a green velvet garment. Strands of white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands drape the figure, and a silver trident leans beside it. A striped tiger-skin cloth hangs at the side. A lit oil lamp sits in the lower left foreground. The caption reads Uttamottama Paksha Maha Guru Purvanga Puja, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 21.2022-01-08A golden utsava vigraha, a festival image of a Hindu teacher, is decorated in a Leela Alankaram. It wears a red turban with a jeweled crest, a red garment, a gold necklace with blue stones and layered white pearl strands, and white flower garlands. It holds a golden flag-staff with a pennant and a golden trident-like staff. Behind it is a gold arch with a red-and-yellow flower backdrop. At left a hand in white ritual markings points toward the image. Caption reads Avaratana Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 DAY 13.2021-12-31ADIKAILASA on 12/31/20212021-12-31December 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesJune 02 20152015-06-02 +1 copiesA golden-skinned utsava vigraha of a seated sage-like figure, dressed in a red turban with a jeweled ornament, red silk garments, a heavy gold and pearl necklace with a large blue-jeweled pendant, and white flower garlands. The murti holds a golden staff with a small flag. Beside it, a shirtless priest in an orange head cloth with white sacred ash marks on his arms and chest gestures toward the figure during a deepa-aradhana. The background is covered with red, yellow and pink flower garlands. Printed on the image are the captions 'Avaratana Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana' and 'Nithyanandotsavam 2021, DAY 13'.2021-12-31June 02 20152015-06-02 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 12/30/20212021-12-30