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Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding two deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a teal and yellow sari, both draped in marigold and white garlands and gold ornaments. Brass lamps flank the central platform, which has a white cloth and a small offering. A framed portrait of a man in saffron robes with a white garland, seated in meditation pose with one hand raised, is placed at the front. A person in orange clothing stands at the right with palms pressed together in prayer. Orange drapes hang on the stone pillars of the open pavilion.

A 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.

December 02 2009

Photograph of a temple shrine with a granite-carved arched entrance and gold-framed niche holding a deity murti of a seated Shiva-form figure with trident and a consort figure, both adorned with necklaces and garlands, with orange and green cloth draped behind. In the foreground, a person in saffron/orange robes with shaved head stands with back to camera facing the shrine. Brass lamp stands flank the deity. Below the shrine, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on an orange-draped stand with a garland of flowers and marigolds, showing a saffron-robed man with rudraksha beads and a mala.

A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white garland stands with her back to the camera, facing a shrine in a stone temple hall. The shrine holds a large deity murti with a golden crown, dark-green and red garments, and a garland of yellow and orange flowers, seated beside a consort figure in green and pink. Before the murti sits a smaller figure in white and orange with a gold-belted waist, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps on tall stands, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and a small puja plate sit on the stone platform. Red curtains frame the shrine and carved stone pillars rise on either side.

A photograph inside an open-sided stone temple shrine with grey carved pillars and orange curtains. At the centre sits a deity murti pair, a male figure with a trident and a consort, both adorned with gold jewellery and garlanded with marigold and yellow-orange flower strands, set before a golden arch. A framed portrait in orange robes with a white garland sits on a red-cushioned chair in the foreground, labelled with no visible text. A standing person in orange robes with long dark hair faces the shrine from the right, offering devotion. Brass lamps and a tray of offerings sit on the stone platform.

December 02 2009

July 21 2010

A photograph inside a stone temple shrine with a carved granite pillar and a gold-framed arch. Two deity murtis stand behind an offering table draped in white, adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by brass lamp stands. In front, a person in an orange saffron robe with bare shoulders stands with hands together in reverence at the shrine. In the foreground on the left, a framed orange-robed portrait of a seated figure with a rudraksha mala, decorated with a garland and orange cloth, sits on a red-and-gold chair. Orange drapes hang at the sides of the shrine.

A 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.

A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side. The figure on the left has four arms, a red crown, and holds a drum-like instrument; the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold crown and a green-and-gold garment. Both are adorned with red and orange garlands and gold ornaments. Below them, a small silver murti and red-and-green cloth offerings sit on a low altar, flanked by brass oil lamps. A red and orange curtain hangs behind. At the lower right corner, a partly visible figure in an orange-saffron robe kneels or stands at the edge of the frame.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of large deity murtis, one with a trident and kamandalu-like vessel in hand, both draped in pink, red and yellow garlands and ornate jewellery, seated before a gilded arched niche with red drapes. Gold oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the shrine. In the foreground a gold-framed portrait of a saffron-clad man with long hair and a rudraksha mala stands on a gilded stand, hands raised in blessing, decorated with marigold garlands. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.