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A photograph of a temple ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam. A priest in orange-saffron cloth with a shawl, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and a white-and-red vibhuti forehead mark stands at left holding a brass lamp with a lit flame and a handbell, smiling. Behind him is a golden deity murti of Ganesha-like form wrapped in yellow, white and red flower garlands, with pink petals scattered on a draped altar cloth. The scene is warmly lit with a red wall at right.

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November 12 20212021-11-12Photograph of a temple deepa aradhana inside a red-draped shrine at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. A priest with a shaved head, white tilak, rudraksha and metal beaded necklaces, and an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders holds a lit oil lamp on a plate in his right hand while ringing a small brass bell in his left. Behind him, a standing deity murti in ornate gold and jewelled attire and a tall crown is garlanded with yellow and green flower strands, and brass bells hang from the top corners. A golden lion-like carved figure is at the right edge, and the shrine is lit with warm light.2021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12November 15 20212021-11-15A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with an orange headband performs deepa aarti before a large decorated Shiva lingam (Mulavar) at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. The lingam is draped in flower garlands of yellow, red and white blooms and green leaves, with a silver-and-gold face mask and gold tilaka. The priest holds a brass aarti plate with flaming lamps. Behind are gilded deity figures with garlands, a gold arch and jewelled backdrop. Lower caption reads Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Mulavar Nithyanandeshwara. A small utsava murti sits in a gold frame at right. No other people are visible.2021-11-12Photograph of a temple sanctum at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa. A golden deity murti stands in a niche framed by a gilded arch, draped in thick garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers. In front, a dark bronze nandi bull, adorned with jewelled ornaments and a beaded necklace, sits to the left against red curtains. A blue cloth covers the base of the deity. A man with a white vibhuti tilak, saffron-orange garment and rudraksha mala sits in the lower centre, smiling, with a small flame before him. Overlaid captions identify the location and the Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Garbha Mandir ritual of Day 1 of the brahmotsavam.2021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12November 12 20212021-11-12Deeparadhana ritual at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi Kailasa, before a deity murti decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaf strands. The murti wears an ornate crown, layered jeweled necklaces, a jeweled waist belt and an orange-red garment, and holds its hands in a blessing gesture. A bare-chested priest with a wrapped orange shawl and sacred ash marks on his back stands in profile at left, holding a brass lamp on a tray toward the murti. Brass bells hang at the sides against red drapery and gilded ornamental panels. Caption text at the bottom reads 'Deeparadhana to Shatmurthy and Mulavar Nithyanandeshwara' and 'Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 1'.2021-11-12A photograph of a Shatmurthy Deeparadhana at a temple. A golden Ganesha murti stands in a shrine framed by a large arch of yellow and red marigold garlands, with green leaves and pink flowers. Brass bells hang from the ceiling and an orange-red cloth covers the back wall. In the foreground, a man in an orange-saffron robe, with a white forehead band, a red mark on his forehead and long braided hair, smiles while holding a lit brass lamp that sends up bright blue-white flames. A shiny silver-and-gold necklace and beaded rudraksha malas are visible. Two brass lamp stands flank the shrine. A caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9.2021-11-18November 12 20212021-11-12