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A photograph of a gold-framed shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. At the centre sits a deity murti in a red and gold sari-like dress with a crown, a heavy gold necklace and multiple arms holding objects; a smaller figure in purple and gold stands at left beside a kneeling devotee in an orange shawl. Hanging brass bells and painted parrot ornaments frame the altar, with colourful banners at the edges. Ritual lamp worship is the apparent activity; no living person is clearly identifiable as a person.

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Deepa aradhana before a richly decorated deity murti shrine during Nithyanandotsavam, with a standing murti in red and gold robes and a jewelled crown, bearing a glittering necklace. Dense garlands of yellow and red flowers frame the shrine, and hanging brass bells and a gold arch surround it. A second smaller figure in blue-grey clothing stands at left, and a person in an orange headcloth bows in the foreground, partly visible. The caption reads Shivasuryan Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 15.2022-01-02ADIKAILASA on 1/2/20222022-01-02A decorated shrine with a golden arched frame, hanging brass bells and dense garlands of yellow and red flowers. At the centre stands a metal utsava vigraha of a deity with a crown and jewelled necklaces, holding a brass plate with an oil lamp. Beside it, a smaller figure in a pink and gold costume with a crown is partly visible. No physical people are shown; the statues are the only figures.2022-01-02A deity murti in Leela Alankaram decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigold and pink, red and white flowers, arranged in arched forms behind it. The central murti wears a gold crown, red and gold silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled waist belt, holding a lamp-like object in one hand and a ritual item in the other. A smaller companion figure in a purple garment with ornate embroidery stands at the left edge. Gold ornaments and a brass-coloured lamp stand appear at the upper left, with a floral backdrop. Overlay text reads Shivasuryan Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 15. No people are visible; the figures are statues.2022-01-02ADIKAILASA on 1/2/20222022-01-02A deity murti of Surya, the Sun God, stands at the centre of a flower-decorated alankaram. The figure has a golden crown, red face and red-and-gold garment, with layered beaded necklaces and a jewelled chest ornament. Its two raised hands hold lotus-like objects. It is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, pink and white flowers and green leaves. A golden backdrop and gold-framed panel appear at the right edge. a person is not visibly present.2022-01-02ADIKAILASA on 1/2/20222022-01-02A ritual photograph in a gold-framed shrine. A priest in an orange turban and bare upper body, with white sacred markings on his arm and a rudraksha mala, raises his hand toward a deity murti of Surya, the Sun God, decorated with colourful gemstone jewellery and a crown, holding a staff and a lotus-like object. The murti is draped with garlands of yellow, white, red and pink flowers. Brass bells hang above, and a second figure in a red skirt and gold crown stands to the right. A flag with a golden emblem appears at the upper left. The prominent banner reads Shivasuryan Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 15.2022-01-02Deepaaradhana before a decorated utsava murti of the Sun God Surya in a golden temple shrine. The central deity figure stands in white and gold dress with an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces, holding a staff, and is surrounded by red, yellow and white garlands and green leaves. A priest in an orange turban and white sacred markings on his body holds a lit lamp on a silver tray toward the image. A bell hangs above, and a second figure in a red and gold saree stands to the right. Parrot ornaments and a decorative banner frame the scene.2022-01-02A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a golden arched shrine. A shirtless priest with a rudraksha mala and ash marks on his arms and chest stands at left, facing a deity murti dressed in orange and red silks with blue and white jewelled ornaments and a tall crown. The murti is framed by a large arch of white and yellow flower garlands with red and green accents, and holds golden objects in its hands. A brass oil lamp hangs at the upper left and a golden offering tray sits in the foreground. The overlay text reads Shivasuryan Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 15. Only the priest is a physical person.2022-01-02A photograph of a deity murti (utsava vigraha) dressed for Leela Alankaram, decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and green leaves framing it. The figure wears an orange garment, an elaborate jewelled necklace with blue and white stones, pearl strands, jewelled armlets, a tall ornate crown with a round medallion, and holds golden hand objects. Small statue-like figures appear in the upper left corner. A caption reads Shivasuryan Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 15. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2022-01-02A photograph of a temple shrine during a Leela Alankaram deeparadhana. A devotee with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing a red-beaded necklace and a sacred thread, stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar before a deity murti. The murti wears an orange-red garment, a jewelled crown, a heavy blue-and-gold necklace and arm ornaments, and stands within an arch of yellow marigold garlands and red flower strings. Gold-toned ornate arches frame the shrine, with oil lamps hanging from chains above and a colourful multi-pattern cloth hanging at right. Readable overlay text shows the event and day.2022-01-02