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A photograph of a deeparadhana (lamp worship) before a deity murti of Kalabhairava, shown in Leela Alankaram, adorned with a gold and jewelled crown-like headdress, gold ornaments and a dark blue body. A young priest with bare upper body, a saffron-orange dhoti and a white forehead marking and beaded necklaces holds up a brass plate of lit oil lamps with both hands. The murti is framed by red and white flower garlands and bells hang at the top corners. Visible text reads 'Kalabhairava Leela Alankaram Deeparadhana Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 12'.

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