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A decorated deity murti is the centre of the frame, dressed in a tall red and gold crown and layered gold jewellery with a red-purple garment. Red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and garlands surround it, with gold and red decorative hangings above. A flame of an oil lamp burns in the lower foreground, and two gold-handled ceremonial items stand beside the figure. Two smaller gold-crowned figures appear at the lower corners. Printed captions at the bottom read Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8.

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A richly decorated deity murti seated at the centre of a flower-covered altar, surrounded by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and pink and white blossoms. The central figure wears a tall red and gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a purple garment. Two smaller attendant figures in gold crowns flank it. Gold ornamental parrots with red and green plumes decorate the arch above, a green-and-gold textile forms the backdrop, and a blurred oil lamp burns in the foreground. Bottom caption reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8.2021-11-17A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Bhikshatanamurthy, a bronze-toned figure wearing a tall red-and-gold crown and ornate jewelled necklaces, framed by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, pink flowers and green leaves. Stylised golden birds with red bodies decorate the canopy above. A trident and staff rest beside the figure, a flame is lit in the foreground, and two smaller attendant figures flank the central deity. A printed caption reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. No physical people are visible.2021-11-17A golden-faced deity murti heavily decorated with red roses, yellow marigold garlands and green leaves, seated in front of a red-and-green floral backdrop. The deity wears a tall ornate crown set with red and green stones, a multi-strand gold and jewelled necklace, a white and purple bejewelled shoulder ornament, and holds a trident-like staff and a small gold ritual object. A smaller golden deity murti sits to the right, also adorned with flowers. In the foreground a partially visible arm holds a brass vessel from which smoke rises. Caption text at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. No physical person is clearly visible apart from the arm.2021-11-17A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne-like shrine (peetha) framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and gold crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a red garment, and holds a trident-like staff and a small instrument in its hands. Dense garlands of red roses, yellow and pink flowers and green leaves drape the shrine, with green cloth behind and smaller attendant figures flanking the central murti. Yellow text along the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8, indicating a temple event.2021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17A golden deity murti is decorated with flower garlands in red, white and yellow, arranged around it on a flower-covered base. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a sparkling embellished necklace and gold hand-shaped mudra-like hands, with a tilak on the forehead. A hand on the left holds a lit oil lamp (deepa) with a long flame, which is being offered in deepaaradhana during the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam. No physical people are visible apart from the hand holding the lamp.2021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17A richly decorated deity murti is seated centrally against a red cloth backdrop and a golden arch, adorned with layers of garlands in yellow, red, pink and white flowers. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a gold and silver ornamented necklace, and a green embroidered garment with gold and jewelled bands. Smaller decorated figures flank it on both sides under the garlands. Small parrot-shaped ornaments and a decorated golden canopy frame the upper corners. Caption text at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 8, indicating a festival alankara of the deity during the brahmotsavam.2021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17A decorated deity murti of Shiva-form presiding on a red and gold throne within a gilded arch, adorned with heavy garlands of white, yellow, red and magenta flowers. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, ornate gold necklaces and a gem-studded chest ornament, with flanking deity figures similarly garlanded. Red drapery and small decorative parrot motifs frame the altar. No physical people are visible. Event banner text at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8.2021-11-17