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A golden Ganesha murti stands in a shrine decorated with a dense arch of yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves, with a red cloth backdrop and hanging brass bells. In the foreground a priest with a shaved head and white ritual clothing holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, performing aarti before the deity. The lower caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9. A flower garland and marigolds surround the murti, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sits at the base.

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A golden Ganesha murti stands at the centre of a rounded frame of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and white, with green leaves and pink flowers. The deity wears a gold crown with red and green accents, a pearl necklace and a flower draped at the chest. In the foreground a blurred figure in dark clothing holds a lit oil lamp near the deity during a Shatmurthy Deeparadhana, a lamp offering to the murti. Printed caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9. The background is a warm red-orange drape.2021-11-18November 14 20212021-11-14A photograph of a Ganesha murti decorated with a dense garland arch of yellow, white and red flowers and green leaves, with a gold crown and gold pendant at the top. A figure in white and red clothing with a white head covering holds a flame lamp before the deity, and a second person in a patterned garment stands behind, their hands raised around the flame. Brass bells hang at the upper corners against a red-orange wall. The scene shows a deity puja with aarti at a temple.2021-11-17A photograph of a Ganesha murti decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, pink blossoms and red roses, with green leaves framing the deity. The murti wears a silver-jeweled crown and gold ornaments, and a gold kirita-style backdrop sits above. A priest in white clothing with red-brown trim holds a flaming aarti lamp in front of the deity, and brass bells hang on either side against a red wall. The lower text reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8.2021-11-17A golden deity murti decorated with jewelled crown, necklaces and garlands of red, pink, white and yellow flowers fills the centre of a temple shrine framed by a gilded arch. In the lower left, a priest with long hair and a bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp aloft in front of the deity during a deeparadhana aarti. The deity is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands draped on both sides, and the shrine is shown in warm gold and red tones. The caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 9.2021-11-18November 15 20212021-11-15A blurred, smiling woman in an orange-red robe stands in front of a golden deity murti. She wears a white headband with a red bindi and holds a small white flag in her raised hand. Brass oil lamps sit at the base of the murti, and a brass bell hangs on the left. The caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9.2021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18A golden Ganesha murti is decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, red roses and green leaves arranged in a heart-shaped frame. The murti wears a golden crown, a jewelled necklace and an ornate chest adornment, and stands before a red-walled shrine with a golden arch. In the foreground a priest with a bare upper body and a topknot raises his hands in a blessing gesture before the deity. Brass bowls and a small brass lamp sit on the altar in front of the murti. Brass bells hang at the upper left. The lower caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 5.2021-11-14A golden Ganesha murti is adorned with a jeweled crown and dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and pink flowers forming a circular frame. A flame from an oil lamp or aarti is held in front of the deity, with a blurred hand and lamp in the foreground. The gold ornaments and a deep blue cloth draping the murti are visible. The scene is a deity worship moment during a Brahmotsavam temple ritual. No people are clearly visible as physical persons.2021-11-17