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A night-time abhishekam at a temple shrine, with a golden deity murti seated under a golden arch framed by yellow-and-orange marigold garlands and green banana-leaf and palm decorations. A priest in orange robes stands at the murti and pours or tends the ritual. Rows of women in white and cream saris sit on the floor in front of a large tiered stack of silver-coloured metal vessels filled for the milk abhishekam, with brass lamps and a framed portrait garlanded in yellow flowers set on the altar. Many seated women have long braids, and an elderly woman in an orange wrap sits at the lower left. Striped red-and-white walls surround the courtyard, and an oil lamp burns at the right edge.

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Evening abhishekam at a temple shrine under a open-sided canopy. A large golden-bodied deity murti stands at the centre of an ornate shrine decorated with yellow-orange marigold garlands, banana stalks and orange drapes. In front, a framed portrait labelled Nithyananda Paramashivam stands on a platform. Dozens of brass and steel vessels, many containing milk, are arranged in tiered pyramids and rows on the floor. Several men in orange and white dhotis attend the deity, while women in white and cream saris sit in rows on the floor around the offerings, some holding bowls and ritual items, with a small pile of fruit visible at left.2010-01-01Night-time photo of a temple shrine decorated with banana stalks, marigold garlands and orange-red cloth draping. Inside the shrine, a golden deity murti is being bathed by a figure in an orange robe, with another attendant in white nearby. In front of the shrine, a large tiered arrangement of many small brass and steel vessels is set out on a white base, surrounded by women seated on mats in white and cream saris with braided hair, pouring or tending the vessels as an abhishekam. A framed portrait garlanded with flowers sits to the side of the shrine. A lit oil lamp stands at the right edge. Several women in the foreground watch in silence.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor temple abhishekam at dusk. A figure in saffron/orange robes stands before a golden deity murti on an altar decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, green banana-leaf and orange drapes. Behind the altar stand two white-clad attendants, and a framed portrait is set on the altar base. Before the altar a tiered stack of metal bowls and pots rises beside rows of brass vessels and fruit. Rows of women and girls in white saris and white dhotis, some with long braids, sit on mats and prayer rugs, one woman in white standing at the right holding offerings. A banner with red and white stripes frames the shrine.2010-01-01October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees, mostly women with long dark hair and white or light-coloured saris, sits facing a stage under a tented pavilion. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat before a red shrine niche holding a large deity murti with garlands, a trident and a kalasha-like setting. A video camera on a tripod films the stage, and a striped red-and-white railing lines the aisle. The scene suggests a morning satsang gathering.2010-10-30A night-time temple abhishekam at a shrine framed by banana stalks, green leaves and garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Two figures in saffron robes stand at a golden-framed deity murti, one pouring from a vessel while another in white with yellow shawl attends beside it. A man in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands at the right side of the shrine, and another attendant in white robes stands near the left steps. Rows of metal bowls filled with offerings are arranged in tiers and spread across the floor in front. A framed photograph of a bearded man with flowers hangs beside the offerings on a stand, and a white-clad woman stands at the left edge. Red curtains hang at the sides of the shrine.2010-01-01July 20 20102010-07-20Large outdoor gathering under a corrugated shelter at a temple-like ashram courtyard. Hundreds of devotees, mostly women in white saris and white tops with some in teal, purple, pink and red garments, sit closely packed on the ground facing a decorated shrine at the far end. A green banana tree stands near a red pillar at centre. On the right, a figure in white robes stands near a flower-decorated altar, and a deity murti dressed in colourful garments and ornaments sits under a blue canopy. An orange-draped object rests on a red platform at left. A small brass lamp and ritual items are visible near the altar.2015-08-09A photograph inside a temple shrine at night, showing a large crowd of women seated on mats facing a golden-arched deity murti decorated with garlands. A standing figure in orange robes stands beside the shrine, and another person in white dhoti stands at left. Many rows of brass vessels and oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front of the shrine, and green banana-leaf and flower garlands frame the entrance. Seated women wear white and cream saris, one wears purple, and others wear blue, with long braided hair. A portrait photo of a woman is placed on a stand near the shrine. The cut-off figure at lower left and the people seated throughout the foreground indicate a dense audience at an abhishekam-style ritual.2010-01-01A large hall filled with seated devotees on mats, many women in white, orange, and pink saris and salwar kameez, with children in the front rows. A projector screen at the back shows a bright image, and a figure in orange robes sits on a raised stage beside a golden throne-like seat with a small deity murti and brass lamps. Red velvet curtains and white draping frame the stage, and a red-and-white wall banner hangs at left. The audience appears to be listening to a satsang or discourse.2012-05-08August 26 20142014-08-26