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A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Sri Subrahmanya Swami at the Teppotsavam celebration, set within a richly adorned shrine. The murti is framed by white and red flower garlands, pearl strands, and green and gold ribbon-wrapped pillars, with a gold crown and a spear-like vel. In the foreground at left, a person in an orange garment and leopard-print top, with white painted markings on the arms, holds a small oil lamp toward the altar. Colourful tassels, purple lights and red petals surround the scene.

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A 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.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA 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 priest seen from behind, bare-backed with white ash stripes on his shoulders and arms and an orange cloth draped over him, standing before three decorated deity murti on a flower-decorated altar. The central murti wears a crown, red and white garments and a gold necklace, flanked by two figures in tall ornate crowns with yellow and white garlands, all set beneath strings of yellow and red flowers and glittering blue-gold backdrop. The priest is offering puja to the murti during Subramanya Theppotsavam, Nithyanandotsavam Uttaranga Day 3.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11A 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.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11A 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.2022-01-11A photograph of a Subramanya Theppotsavam ceremony with three decorated deity murtis. Flower garlands in yellow, red and pink surround them, and rose petals are scattered below. In the foreground a person seen from behind, wearing an orange garment and a bead necklace, has white body markings on the bare back and arm and is reaching toward the murtis, apparently offering puja. Sparkling lights fill the background. A caption reads Subramanya Theppotsavam, Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam - Day 3.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11