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Photograph of an outdoor shrine at Adi Kailasa with a granite structure framed by orange curtains. Two painted deity murtis stand at the centre on a gold-arched red backdrop: one in red with a crown and trident, the other in yellow and orange sari-style dress, both draped in yellow and magenta marigold garlands. Below the murtis sits a red throne-like chair holding a framed photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala. A small offering basket of fruit sits at the chair's base. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of an open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche backed by red. Inside stands a deity murti, a male and female pair with a crown and jewelled ornaments, wearing yellow and blue draped garments and garlanded with orange and red flower strands. In front is an ornate gold and red throne-style chair holding a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in meditation. Orange curtains with decorative borders hang at the sides, and a small table with offerings sits to the left. No physical people are visible.2010-02-20A photograph of an outdoor shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched golden niche housing a deity murti pair of a male and female figure, one in red and orange garments and crown, the other in pink and red, adorned with yellow and red garlands. Orange curtains hang at the sides, decorated with colourful woven bands. In front, a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned chair draped with a marigold garland, with an orange cloth on a small table below. A single white-clad attendant stands near the shrine base. Brass lamps line the altar.2010-01-13A stone shrine structure with carved pillars and orange curtains holds a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure adorned with marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. In front, on a gilded throne-like seat draped with marigold and rudraksha-style garlands, sits a framed photograph of a person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated outdoors before a tree. Brass lamp stands flank the deity, and a few people's heads are visible at the lower right edge.2010-09-30Photograph of a stone temple shrine with a golden arched niche housing a deity murti of a seated couple, one figure in red with a trident and one in gold crown with pink drapery, garlanded with flower garlands. In front stands a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on a red-cushioned chair, a figure in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala, draped in a yellow and purple garland. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with orange cloth hangings and decorative textile banners at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2010-01-13August 10 20112011-08-10A shrine scene with a stone temple structure framing a deity murti of a seated divine couple adorned with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps and small figures. In front, a red velvet armchair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a white beaded mala, hands in mudra, seated before a rock backdrop, draped with a red flower garland. Orange and red curtains hang at the sides and orange cloths lie on the floor. No physical people are visible; the portrait is a depiction of an identified candidate only by printed caption context, not visibly labelled.2010-12-14A photograph inside an open-sided stone shrine at a Hindu temple. Two deity murtis stand under a gilded arch, one in green and gold garments with red crown and trident, the other in yellow and gold with a crown, both draped in marigold garlands. Brass lamps flank the shrine and orange curtains hang from the pillars. In the foreground a framed portrait labelled with a printed name shows a figure in orange robes and a white bead garland, with an orange cloth and garland draped over the frame. A single person in orange robes with long dark hair stands at right facing the shrine, and small brass trays rest on the stone platform.2009-12-16A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a golden arched frame. Two deity murtis stand together on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red and orange turban, a red-and-white garland, a bead necklace, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a red sari with a gold border and red bead necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, and a red curtain hangs behind. In front, a framed printed photograph shows a smiling man in orange robes wearing a bead necklace, set on a red-and-gold stand. No physical people are visible.2010-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a stone shrine canopy with orange curtains hung on the sides and a deity murti of a seated couple decorated with garlands in red, yellow and purple flowers. In front, a red-cushioned chair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes and a beaded mala, also garlanded, and a brass oil lamp burns on the right. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 15 20092009-12-15A shrine with a grey stone arch and gold-framed niche holds two deity murtis, a male figure in red crown and a female figure in red sari with gold jewellery, flanked by peacocks. Marigold garlands drape the shrine and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a golden throne-like seat below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with orange curtains, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings in front. Flags on the pillars show colourful patterns. No people are visible in the scene.2009-12-28