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Close view of a decorated deity murti during the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam, Day 9, a Shatmurthy Deeparadhana event. A golden crown-shaped headdress with a golden spire sits atop the murti, which is draped in long garlands of white jasmine, yellow flowers, pink blossoms and green leaves. A jewelled breastplate with red and blue gemstones, golden floral medallions and a red central stone covers the chest. Ornate gold side panels carved with birds frame the scene, with golden and yellow fabric behind. A partially visible figure on the right is blurred. No physical people are clearly identifiable as a person.

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A photograph of a deity murti of Shiva, decorated for a Shatmurthy Deeparadhana during the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam, Day 5. The murti is adorned with a large golden crown-like headdress, a horizontal tripundra-style marking and red bindu, and white and multicoloured flower garlands wrapped around its body, with red, yellow and green blossoms. A golden lamp rests on the base while a hand, wearing a rudraksha bracelet, holds a small flame near it. The murti stands within an ornate gilded arch with carved floral and makara-style motifs. Gold and yellow cloth hangs in the background.2021-11-14A photograph of a decorated deity murti at a temple shrine during the Shatmurthy Deeparadhana of the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam, Day 9. The murti is a golden-faced figure seated centrally in an ornate jeweled crown and a richly embroidered orange garment, adorned with layered necklaces and bejeweled arms. It is framed by a large arch of carved gold with red drapery behind, and banked on both sides by thick garlands of white, yellow, red, pink and green flowers. Smaller murtis are visible at the left and right edges, also garlanded. In the foreground, a blurred figure holds a round silver lamp, offering aarti. Overlay text reads 'Shatmurthy Deeparadhana' and 'Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 9'.2021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18November 14 20212021-11-14November 15 20212021-11-15A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, seen from behind, stands at left making an offering at a richly decorated golden deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a jewelled golden crown, a gold face with a tilak, layered gem-studded necklaces and ornate golden arm bands. It is surrounded by thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and pink flowers, with green leaves. Shatmurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 9 appear as captions at the bottom. Another decorated murti is partly visible at right.2021-11-18A golden deity murti of Shiva is richly decorated for a festival, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown with a central gem, a tilak with a red bindu on its forehead, a jewelled necklace and large golden hands at its sides. Pink flowers and a red silk cloth drape its lower body. Caption text at the bottom reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhanam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 6.2021-11-15November 18 20212021-11-18A golden deity murti of Shiva is adorned with a large gold crown-like headdress and heavy garlands of white jasmine and bands of red, yellow and pink flowers draped over the shoulders. Ornate jewelled gold ornaments with red stones decorate the chest. A hand holding a silver tray with a lit flame performs aarti or deeparadhana before the murti. Golden ornamental carvings frame the background. Captions at the bottom read Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashivha Brahmotsavam - Day 8.2021-11-17November 18 20212021-11-18November 15 20212021-11-15A golden deity murti adorned with a jeweled crown and heavy gold jewellery is decorated with layered garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. A pink flower garland drapes its body. A hand in an orange garment at the left edge holds a small dish or ritual vessel over the murti during abhishekam or puja. The lower caption reads Shatmurthy Deeparadhanam and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 6. No people are clearly visible beyond the partial hand and sleeve.2021-11-15