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A ceremonial photograph of a decorated deity murti lying in the Leela Alankaram arrangement, covered with yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands, white flowers and green betel-leaf strings, with a gold-coloured arched crown ornament at its head. A large flame rises in the background beside a homa fire, and the setting is filled with red and gold decorated shrines and floral offerings. Small caption text in the lower frame reads Shatru Samhara Trishati Homa, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 Day 4. No people are visible in the scene.

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ADIKAILASA on 12/22/20212021-12-22ADIKAILASA on 12/21/20212021-12-21A close view of an ornate deity murti or utsava murthi seen from the back, wearing a tall crown-like headdress with a gold-foil backing, rows of red and white rhinestone-studded medallions and a blue-and-gold patterned band. Yellow marigold garlands, pink and white flower strands, and green betel-type leaves drape the figure, with a white cloth and a red-and-green bordered cloth falling down the front. Petals are scattered on a white cloth below. The blurred background shows more ornamented murtis, flowers and lamps. Caption text reads Dakshinamurthy Homa, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - Day 3. No people are visible.2021-12-21ADIKAILASA on 12/22/20212021-12-22ADIKAILASA on 12/22/20212021-12-22Close-up photo of a ceremonial deity murti decorated with a golden crown-like headpiece set with red flower motifs and white and blue beadwork, draped in yellow and pink marigold garlands. A flame burns from a clay lamp in the foreground while a hand holding a metal ladle or spoon is visible at left. The background is softly blurred, showing warm orange and gold tones. Caption text at the bottom reads Dakshinamurthy Homa, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - Day 3.2021-12-21A homa fire burns brightly in front of a richly decorated deity murti dressed in red and dark red cloth, with white jasmine garlands, green leaves and a crown set with red flowers and jewels. Golden arches, a brass lamp stand and red drapes frame the shrine. The visible flames rise from a wooden fire pit, and no people are visible in the frame. A caption reads Nithyananda Homa, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 - Day 9.2022-01-09ADIKAILASA on 12/22/20212021-12-22A decorated festival setup with three ornate embellished pots or kalashas covered in jeweled beadwork and gold embroidery, adorned with red flowers, green mango leaves and coconuts. A silver trident-shaped vel-like ornament and a gold flag stand beside them against a backdrop of gold and red ceremonial canopy. A small portrait of a smiling man in saffron is visible at the top left corner. No people are physically present in the scene beyond the portrait. Event context from the page indicates a Nithyanandotsavam celebration at ADIKAILASA, Shatru Samhara Trishati Homa, Day 4.2021-12-22A deity murti is adorned with thick yellow marigold garlands, red and white flower garlands, pink rose petals and green leaves, with a decorative crown of red flowers and gold tinsel. A magenta cloth drapes the figure. In the right foreground, an attendant in an orange garment holds a lit oil lamp with a large flame near the murti, with pink petals scattered around. The setting is a temple with warm light and blurred floral decorations, marking a Navaratri ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-11ADIKAILASA on 12/22/20212021-12-22A deity murti of Subrahmanya seated on a leopard-print cushion, decorated with a red and gold garment, a jewelled gold crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and armbands, and a gold-handled ceremonial item beside him. Yellow and red flower garlands with blue-dotted white flowers frame the figure. A caption at the bottom reads Shatru Samhara Trishati Homa, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - Day 4. No physical people are visible; a small portrait in the upper left corner shows a man in an orange turban, but it is a printed picture, so the identity is unsure.2021-12-22