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A decorated deity murti of Subrahmanya stands at the centre of a festival float, dressed in a red and white garment with a red and gold turban-style crown and a small pennant flag in one hand. The figure is framed by two tall golden pillars wrapped in green and silver-studded bands and yellow marigold garlands, with peacock feathers rising behind. Red and pink flower petals and white jasmine garlands surround the base on a gold-edged platform. Hanging marigold and pink garlands appear at the edges, with a yellow-orange cloth beside the platform. No people are visible.

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ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11A photograph of the Subramanya Theppotsavam, a decorated float procession, with the deity murti of Lord Subramanya and a companion figure seated on a richly adorned canopy structure. Yellow and white flower garlands wrap the golden pillars, with green and silver-studded bands and red flowers along the top. The deity wears a jeweled crown, red and gold ornaments and a red garland, and holds a spear. Bright red and purple stage lights glow in the background. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame; a small portrait in the top-left corner shows a figure in orange robes. Printed text reads Subramanya Theppotsavam and Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam - Day 3.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Subramanya at the Teppotsavam festival, framed by green and gold ribbons wrapped around gold-capped pillars and garlands of yellow and white flowers. The central murti wears a conical gold crown, a gold necklace and a gold flagstaff-like staff, with rose petals and white blossoms scattered at its base. A second decorated figure stands to the right in an orange and gold dress. No physical people are visible.2022-01-11A decorated deity murti of Subrahmanya is the central subject, seated within a canopy and framed by large garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigold strands. The canopy pillars are wrapped in green and white ornamental bands. Behind it, golden kalasha-like metalwork and pink and magenta garlands hang in the background, with warm lamplight. No physical people are visible. The scene is a Subramanya Theppotsavam ritual display, with the deity prepared for a procession.2022-01-11Photograph of the Subramanya Theppotsavam at ADIKAILASA, Nithyanandotsavam Uttaranga Day 3. Two ornately decorated deity murti are the focus: a golden Subramanya figure with a tall pointed crown, red and white garland, and a spear-like staff, beside a second richly adorned deity in a jewelled crown and red-pink drapery. Both are heavily garlanded with white and yellow flowers and red petals. Green and gold ornamental pillars with rhinestone bands frame them. No physical people are visible.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11A decorated shrine to a deity murti of Sri Subrahmanya Swami, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, red roses, strands of pearls and a golden canopy. In the foreground at left a person in an orange-brown garment with a leopard-print wrap lights or offers at the base, with a flame burning before the murti. Green and gold ornamental bands wrap the pillars, and colourful lights and tassels fill the background. The scene matches the Subramanya Theppotsavam caption on the page, but no a person is visibly present.2022-01-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi Parashakti, a golden-hued figure adorned with layered red and gold necklaces, jewelled ornaments and a jewelled crown, set within an ornate golden shrine arch topped by a red rose garland. Yellow and white garlands frame the shrine and pink flower garlands hang at the sides. A smaller deity figure in a red turban and gold ornaments sits at the lower right. A partially visible person in orange clothing stands at the left edge, and a shallow vessel rests at the bottom centre. Printed captions read Devi Parashakti Theppotsavam and Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam 2021, Day 2.2022-01-10ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11Three deity murti are seated side by side on a red draped platform for the Subramanya Theppotsavam. The central figure is Subrahmanya with a tall gold crown, a red and white garland, a small flag, and a rudraksha-style red necklace. Flanking him are two consort murti in tall jewelled crowns, yellow and white marigold garlands, orange and pink sarees, and ornate jewelled chest pieces. Scattered pink and red petals and sparkling glitter fill the background. No living people are visible. The printed caption reads Subramanya Theppotsavam, Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam - Day 3.2022-01-11A photograph of three decorated deity murtis on a Teppotsavam float, framed by flower garlands in yellow and red and a glittering backdrop. The central figure holds a flag and a sceptre-like staff and wears a red and gold garment and a jeweled crown. The two flanking figures wear tall jeweled headdresses, embroidered red and orange garments and garlands of yellow flowers. Lit lanterns hang at the sides. At the lower left, a partially visible hand with white painted markings is in frame. No physical people are clearly visible apart from that hand.2022-01-11