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Night photograph of the Subramanya Theppotsavam, a float procession on the temple tank. Two decorated metal deity murtis stand on a illuminated float: the left figure wears a tall crown, a red and gold garment, a flag with a trident, and a mala, while the right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange garment and a long garland of yellow flowers. Many oil lamps burn in the foreground and red and yellow marigold garlands hang overhead. Sparkling reflected light from the water fills the right side. Physical people are not visible.

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Photograph of a decorated deity murti during the Subramanya Theppotsavam, the Teppal water-float festival of the Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Day 3 celebrations. Two decorated murtis stand side by side under a canopy of marigold and rose garlands, with a smaller figure in red at the base. Their crowns are studded with white and pink jewelled ornaments, and they wear orange and red silk garments with jewelled necklaces and yellow marigold garlands. Row of oil lamps burns along the left edge, and a red-and-white flag is held near the centre. No physical people are visible.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11A photograph of a night aarti at the Subramanya Theppotsavam during Nithyanandotsavam Uttaranga Day 3. Two deity murtis stand under a canopy of yellow and red flower garlands, one with a tall gold crown and one with an ornate jewelled crown, both dressed in red and orange silks with gold and jewelled necklaces. A large multi-tiered lamp with several flames is lifted in front of them by a person whose hand and white-sleeved arm are visible at the lower left. Sparkling blue and gold fabric decorates the background. A small portrait of a figure in orange is visible in the top-left corner, and no full physical person is clearly shown apart from the arm holding the lamp.2022-01-11A photograph of three decorated deity murtis on a Teppotsavam float, framed by flower garlands in yellow and red and a glittering backdrop. The central figure holds a flag and a sceptre-like staff and wears a red and gold garment and a jeweled crown. The two flanking figures wear tall jeweled headdresses, embroidered red and orange garments and garlands of yellow flowers. Lit lanterns hang at the sides. At the lower left, a partially visible hand with white painted markings is in frame. No physical people are clearly visible apart from that hand.2022-01-11Three deity murtis are dressed and garlanded for the Subramanya Theppotsavam at ADIKAILASA. The central figure is a golden Subramanya murti wearing a red garment, a jewelled crown, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and layered garlands of yellow and white flowers. Flanking him are two female figures in tall jewelled headdresses, one in pink and one in orange-red silk, both adorned with ornate gem necklaces and yellow garlands. Red and pink flower petals lie at their feet beside a lit oil lamp. The background is sparkling with glittering decorations. A caption reads Subramanya Theppotsavam, Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam - Day 3.2022-01-11Photograph of a decorated deity murti at the Subramanya Theppotsavam during Nithyanandotsavam Uttaranga Day 3. Three metal murtis stand in the centre, the middle one a Subramanya form with a jewelled red-and-gold crown, a vel-style spear and a yellow flag, and two flanking murtis wearing tall jewelled crowns, orange garments and garlands of yellow and white flowers. Behind them hangs a canopy of red and yellow marigold garlands with glittering lights. A hand adorned with red and white bangles and painted lines reaches into the lower left foreground. No physical people are clearly visible beyond that partial hand.2022-01-11Festival photograph of decorated deity murti during a Subramanya Theppotsavam. Centre, a Subramanya murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a trident and a flag are held, and gold necklaces and red garlands adorn it, flanked by two standing murtis in jewelled headdresses, yellow marigold garlands and pink and orange garments. Red and yellow flower decorations and a lit oil lamp frame the scene against a sparkling blue and gold backdrop. Murtis are statues, not living people.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11Three decorated deity murtis stand under a canopy of red and yellow flower garlands during the Subramanya Theppotsavam at ADIKAILASA. The central murti of Subramanya wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold garment and a gold necklace, and holds a spear-like staff, with a small flag beside him. Flanking him are two consorts in pink and orange saris, adorned with jewelled crowns, yellow marigold garlands and ornate silver-and-red chest pieces. Sparkling sequins and a blue-purple backdrop surround them, and a flame glows at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2022-01-11Three deity murti are seated side by side on a red draped platform for the Subramanya Theppotsavam. The central figure is Subrahmanya with a tall gold crown, a red and white garland, a small flag, and a rudraksha-style red necklace. Flanking him are two consort murti in tall jewelled crowns, yellow and white marigold garlands, orange and pink sarees, and ornate jewelled chest pieces. Scattered pink and red petals and sparkling glitter fill the background. No living people are visible. The printed caption reads Subramanya Theppotsavam, Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam - Day 3.2022-01-11ADIKAILASA on 1/11/20222022-01-11A photograph of decorated deity murtis. Three figures sit in the centre: a central figure with a tall ornate crown and a small flag, flanked by two figures in tall jewelled crowns, one in pink and one in orange, wearing garlands of yellow flowers and jewelled necklaces. Oil lamps burn at the upper left, and shimmering blue and gold sequined fabric forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible in the scene.2022-01-11