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Golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-style figures on a red-draped shrine, decorated with heavy yellow and red marigold garlands, silver-jeweled crowns and a golden nandi bull at left. A single bare-shouldered priest in orange cloth stands in front, hands raised toward the murtis during worship. Brass bells hang from above the golden arch, and gold ornamental carving frames the sanctum. Overlaid caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa, Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Garbha Mandir, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 1.

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A priest in an orange-red cloth and a red headband performs deepaaradhana with a lit brass oil lamp before a garlanded shrine. Behind him, three deity murtis stand in a gilded arch framed by yellow and red flower garlands, a central figure wearing an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces with a red-and-white face. A golden nandi stands at left, and a green cloth hangs below the murtis. Hanging brass bells decorate the top of the arch. Printed captions read Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa and Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Garbha Mandir, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 1.2021-11-12Photograph of a ritual in a temple sanctum at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. A bare-backed priest in an orange cloth draped over his shoulder, with a sacred thread, faces a deity murti seated under a golden arch hung with bells. The murti wears a jewelled crown with a tilak, a large jewelled necklace and gold arms, and is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A golden bull (Nandi) stands at the left and a smaller attendant figure is visible beside the deity. Red drapery and a pink flower arrangement fill the background, and the scene is framed by a caption about the Shiva Mula mantra yagashala puja on Day 1 of the Brahmotsavam.2021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12A priest with a bare upper body, wearing an orange cloth and white ash markings on his arms and chest, holds a brass lamp toward a gold-clad deity murti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. The central deity wears an ornate jewelled crown and is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands; two smaller jewelled figures flank him, and a gold bull sits at the left edge. Pink and red flower petals cover the base, and gold bells hang above. The caption reads Shatmurthy Laghu Puja, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 1.2021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12A decorated deity murti of Lord Shiva is seated centrally on a red-draped altar framed by a gold arch, adorned with white and red garlands, yellow flower strands and pink blossoms. The central figure wears an ornate jewelled crown and gold jewellery. Flanking figures in similar ornamented dress stand on either side. In the foreground a single person with hair in a bun, wearing an orange-brown garment, stands with their back to the camera facing the murtis during shatmurthy deeparadhana, the lamp worship of the six murtis of Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 5.2021-11-14A photograph inside a temple shrine of a deity murti in a gilded arched niche draped with red curtains and flanked by hanging brass bells. The murti wears a tall decorated crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a blue and gold garment, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves. In the lower left, a person with short hair in a reddish-orange garment holds a small lamp or offering vessel toward the murti during deepa aradhana. The lower caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa and Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Garbha Mandir, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 1.2021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12Photograph of a temple shrine at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa, dressed with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers with green leaves. A gilded metal deity murti stands in the centre, decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown-like headdress, holding a trident-like staff. A bronze Nandi bull with jewelled adornments and garlands sits in the foreground on the left. A lit brass oil lamp with flames burns in front of the garlanded deity on a blue cloth. Red curtains frame the background. A man with his hair tied in a knot at the lower left, partly visible, appears to be attending the lamp. Printed caption reads Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Garbha Mandir and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 1.2021-11-12A photograph of a temple deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, pink and white flowers and green leaves, with a gilded arched backdrop. A priest with hair in a braid, wearing an orange-brown garment, raises a lit oil lamp toward the murti. The deity wears a jewelled crown, gold and jewelled necklaces and a red and gold garment. Below is a caption reading Shatmurthy Deeparadhanam Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 6.2021-11-15