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2 July 2010

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine set under a covered pavilion with a metal roof and ceiling fans. At the centre stands a pair of deity murtis in a golden arched niche framed by red curtains. The figures wear blue garments and gold ornaments, with necklaces and flower garlands in red and yellow draped over them and a large golden kalasha-like vessel between them. A small red figure and a small blue figure sit on the platform below. In front is an empty red-cushioned chair or peetha placed at the base of the shrine, with metal railings leading toward it on both sides and red-and-white striped walls behind. No people are visible.Interior view of a long, open-sided hall under a metal-trussed roof, with a red carpet runway between stainless steel handrails leading toward a shrine. At the far end, a richly decorated deity murti in gold and orange sits on a raised platform flanked by red and white draped curtains. One person in light clothing stands near the left side of the hall. Wall-mounted black framed photographs line the left wall, several leaning on the floor near white plastic chairs, and loudspeakers hang high on the walls. Floor mats and a tiled walkway lead toward the shrine, and there are no visible crowds.A photograph of an outdoor shrine set under a metal-roofed canopy with red curtains draped at the sides. Centre stage stands a large golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with red and orange garlands, a crown and gold ornaments, with a lingam in front of them on a gold pedestal. Brass oil lamps flank the sculpture and a red velvet throne stands empty in the foreground, with metal railings leading toward the shrine. No people are visible.

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Pancha-Tapas

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Darshan

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01-Pancha-Tapas

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Interior view of a long, open-sided hall under a metal-trussed roof, with a red carpet runway between stainless steel handrails leading toward a shrine. At the far end, a richly decorated deity murti in gold and orange sits on a raised platform flanked by red and white draped curtains. One person in light clothing stands near the left side of the hall. Wall-mounted black framed photographs line the left wall, several leaning on the floor near white plastic chairs, and loudspeakers hang high on the walls. Floor mats and a tiled walkway lead toward the shrine, and there are no visible crowds.A photograph of an outdoor shrine set under a covered pavilion with a metal roof and ceiling fans. At the centre stands a pair of deity murtis in a golden arched niche framed by red curtains. The figures wear blue garments and gold ornaments, with necklaces and flower garlands in red and yellow draped over them and a large golden kalasha-like vessel between them. A small red figure and a small blue figure sit on the platform below. In front is an empty red-cushioned chair or peetha placed at the base of the shrine, with metal railings leading toward it on both sides and red-and-white striped walls behind. No people are visible.A photograph of an outdoor shrine set under a metal-roofed canopy with red curtains draped at the sides. Centre stage stands a large golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with red and orange garlands, a crown and gold ornaments, with a lingam in front of them on a gold pedestal. Brass oil lamps flank the sculpture and a red velvet throne stands empty in the foreground, with metal railings leading toward the shrine. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis, one blue-skinned with a red crown and a garland of yellow and orange flowers, and a companion figure in ornate gold jewellery and a crown beside a central kalasha or pot on a golden stand. Red curtains hang at the sides and a metal railing runs across the foreground. In the lower centre a single person in a dark red robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands with their back to the camera, facing the deities. Small offerings and a lamp sit on the platform at the base.A man in a flowing saffron-orange robe walks along a red-carpeted path under a corrugated metal roof with steel trusses. He has long, swept-back dark hair, a tilak on his forehead, and rudraksha malas hanging across his chest. Two men follow behind him in white dhotis and white shirts with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders; the nearer one carries an orange-tipped staff. To the left, a deity murti stands in an ornate golden shrine with red curtains and a garlanded altar. Steel railings line the walkway.Outdoor temple-style grounds at dusk among coconut palms. In the foreground a figure in an orange saffron robe walks along a red-and-white striped curb toward a courtyard. Several people in white dhotis and shirts sit on the ground in meditation near a white stepped platform holding a dark stone Shiva lingam draped with a red and white garland. A tall copper-coloured pillar rises behind them. Other dark stone sculptures stand near a white wall. A person in a yellow shawl sits nearby, and an orange cloth lies on a mat. A signboard with a site map stands at left, and a small brass bowl sits at the bottom edge.
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02-SarvaDarshan

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits in an orange armchair with orange cushions on an orange carpet, before an ornate temple shrine with gold railings, a deity murti in blue and gold draped with red and orange garlands, and a kalasha. A man in a striped blue shirt and dark trousers bends forward to offer something, while a man in a white shirt stands at left and another in a pale shirt stands behind. A yellow-sashed priest in white stands at the left edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and a wide smile, with the appearance of a candidate for a person given the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long swept hair, though the image shows the cues only partially; a person is set to unsure. A black board on the left lists text, and a red-and-white pillared structure frames the scene.A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a long swept-back hairstyle and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, sits in an orange armchair on an orange-draped platform inside a temple shrine. A man in a blue-and-white striped shirt bends forward and touches the seated figure's head in blessing, while the seated figure smiles and holds a small object in one hand. Three men in white and light shirts stand nearby watching. Behind them is a gold-framed altar with a gold kalasha-style vessel, garlands of red and orange flowers, a blue draped canopy, and a small saffron-robed figure in a shrine, with a platter of fruit and flowers in front.A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring inside a temple hall with orange curtains and carved stone pillars. A long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned chair, hands resting on the armrests, while a man in a white shirt and black trousers bends low to touch his feet placed on an orange footstool with sandals. Behind them an older man in white clothes stands, and another man in a blue striped shirt stands at left. On the altar behind, a golden throne with blue drapery and marigold garlands sits beside a small deity murti, with brass lamps and fruit offerings on the stone platform. The orange floor cloth is patterned with blue and yellow border.A photograph of a man in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair pressing his right hand on the head of a balding, moustached man in a white shirt who bows forward. A woman in a pink top with a red bindi stands behind them watching, and people in cream and yellow garments stand in the background beside a red-and-white painted wall.A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala, sits on an orange-draped throne placing his hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with a gold border. A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, hands joined in anjali, faces him at the foot of the platform, which holds a brown footrest mat. Behind them stands a silver-and-gold ornate setup with garlands of red and yellow flowers, a seated white statue in orange robes with a turban, metal lamps and a brass bowl of flowers. A small blue-clad deity figure is in a niche at right. The scene suggests a blessing during darshan.A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits in an orange armchair on an orange-draped platform, hands folded and feet resting on an orange footstool. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with two large deity murtis draped in yellow and red marigold garlands, one in an orange turban and one with a tall crown, flanked by brass oil lamps and a silver shrine. A small figure in orange robes sits before the central golden kalasha-like pedestal. a person: the seated man has long hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, a distinctive ascetic presentation. A white rectangular pedestal and offering trays with fruit sit to the left. The image is credited to the Nithyanandapedia archive.
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03-Evening Darshan

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A photograph of an indoor darshan moment. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange sleeveless garment and a long rudraksha mala, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Before him stands an older man in a white short-sleeved striped shirt, his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet curtain, and an orange-upholstered chair and cushions surround the seated figure. On a low table nearby sit a red cloth, a small tray and beaded malas.Indoor photograph before a deep red velvet curtain. A seated figure on an orange velvet throne-style chair with long, swept-back dark hair wears orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, smiling as he receives an offering of yellow flowers or fruit and a small object from a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes with a peach shawl draped over his shoulders. A standing man in white with an orange scarf watches behind, and another person in white with an orange sash is partly visible at the left edge. A white pedestal with a small red-lined tray sits between them.A photograph in a hall with dark red velvet drapes. A seated figure in an orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, rests one palm on the head of a bald older man in an orange robe and peach shawl who bows forward and receives offerings from a white-clothed table. The seated figure's appearance and adornments are consistent with a person, seated on an orange-upholstered throne and blessing the devotee. Behind them a young man in white with an orange shawl stands with a hand on the devotee's back, and a figure in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge. Trays with yellow flowers and small items sit on the white table.A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange velvet throne-like seat against a deep red curtain. An elderly white-haired man in orange robes leans forward and offers a small yellow item, possibly a fruit or flower, with both hands. A younger man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and another man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. A wooden cabinet is at left.A seated man in long dark wavy hair and an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an orange upholstered throne with red and orange cushions, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Before him, an older bald-headed man in an orange shawl presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them, a younger man in white with an orange shawl stands with hands folded. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop.A photograph in an indoor hall with a deep red velvet curtain behind. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala necklace sits smiling on an orange velvet armchair with a red cushion and orange bolster pillows, one hand raised in conversation. Before him, an older man with white hair and beard, wrapped in an orange shawl, leans forward with hands together in greeting. A younger man in white with an orange shawl and a tilak mark stands at left, and a partially visible person is at the right edge. A white table holds a tray with small items. The seated figure's appearance matches the appearance-based cues of a person: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne-like chair.
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04-Scenary

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Landscape photo of an overcast grey sky over a rural scene. On the left a leafy green tree stands against the clouds. At the lower right a white building with a green corrugated metal roof has a golden kalasha finial on its roof peak and a red flag with a blue emblem flying from a short pole beside it. A thin radio tower and more green trees appear in the distance at the bottom. No people are visible.A landscape photograph of an unfinished white building with a green corrugated metal roof and a copper-tipped finial. An orange flag with a blue emblem flies from the roofline. In the foreground a grassy field slopes toward the building, and a partly built concrete-block wall sits beside a green-framed doorway. Behind them a low red-and-white boundary wall, several small structures and a leafy tree stand under an overcast sky. No people are visible.A photograph of a white building with a corrugated green metal roof under an overcast grey sky. On the roof stands a copper-coloured finial shaped like a tiered kalasha, and beside it a tall white flagpole flies a saffron-orange flag with a blue circular emblem. No people are visible.A photograph of a rooftop against an overcast grey sky. A tall white flagpole flies a bright red-orange flag bearing a large blue emblem. Beside it stands a polished copper finial with a pointed tip and stacked bulbous tiers, mounted on a green corrugated metal roof edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a long single-storey building with orange walls and a red-trimmed white corrugated roof, set behind an overgrown field of tall green grass in the foreground. Two black water tanks sit on a metal stand at the right end of the roof. Rubble and dirt mounds lie along the building's front, a dirt track runs beside the right side, and trees and hazy hills appear in the background. No people are visible.A low-angle photograph of dark silhouetted leaves hanging across the top of the frame against an overcast grey sky. Broad oval leaves with prominent veins form a canopy, and dense tree foliage sits along the bottom edge with a small pale structure visible at lower left. No people are visible.

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