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A golden standing murti of a bhikshatana-style deity with hands folded in anjali, adorned with a tall golden crown and ornate necklaces, framed in a dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, pink, white and green flowers. Two green parrot ornaments with red tassels perch on the gilded arch above, and red curtains surround the altar. A pink flower offering sits at the base, and the blurred hand of a devotee appears at the lower right.

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November 17 20212021-11-17A golden standing deity murti with hands folded in namaskara stands within an arch of fresh flowers in red, pink, yellow, white and green. Green parrot figures with red and multicolored pom-poms perch on the gilded arch above. Behind is a blue backdrop and red curtains. A golden crown and ornate necklaces adorn the murti. Caption text at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. No people are visible.2021-11-17A golden standing murti of a deity with hands joined in anjali mudra, holding a trident, is framed by an arch of flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and green, with leaf-covered arch top and two green-and-red parrot ornaments. An oil lamp flame burns at the right side, held by hands at the bottom edge, during an aarti during the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam. Gold ornate frame and red curtain surround the shrine.2021-11-17A golden murti of a standing deity figure with hands folded in anjali mudra is framed by a tiered arch of garlands in yellow, red, pink, white and green flowers. The figure wears a tall ornate headdress and a jeweled, beaded waist ornament. A hand holds a lit oil lamp at the lower right. Printed captions across the bottom read Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the hand holding the lamp.2021-11-17November 17 20212021-11-17November 18 20212021-11-18A temple photograph of a golden deity murti with hands folded in anjali mudra, standing in front of a dense arrangement of garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers, framed by an ornate gold arch with green leaf festoons and two decorative parrot figures at the top. In the left foreground a blurred man in saffron/orange robes wears a white-and-patterned headband, white forehead markings and beaded necklaces, holding a lit flame or lamp toward the camera. A caption at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmorsavam - Day 8.2021-11-17November 18 20212021-11-18November 18 20212021-11-18A photograph of a golden standing metal deity murti, with hands folded in anjali mudra, framed by a dense arch of garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers. A green-and-red parrot figure perches atop the golden frame on each side. In the foreground at left, a man with long hair tied back in a patterned headband, bare-chested with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder, stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Red curtains hang behind. A caption at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam - Day 8, indicating a deeparadhana (lamp worship) during the festival.2021-11-17November 18 20212021-11-18A richly decorated deity murti is seated centrally against a red cloth backdrop and a golden arch, adorned with layers of garlands in yellow, red, pink and white flowers. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a gold and silver ornamented necklace, and a green embroidered garment with gold and jewelled bands. Smaller decorated figures flank it on both sides under the garlands. Small parrot-shaped ornaments and a decorated golden canopy frame the upper corners. Caption text at the bottom reads Bhikshatanamurthy Deeparadhana and Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 8, indicating a festival alankara of the deity during the brahmotsavam.2021-11-17