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A temple shrine decorated for abhishekam, with a golden deity murti framed by an arch of green banana stalks and hanging palm fronds. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine and a tiered stand holding many small brass bowls of offerings fills the foreground. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in ornate dress sits on the shrine platform beneath the garlands. Three men in white dhotis and shirts stand at the shrine, one in an orange robe pouring from a vessel near the deity. A woman in a white sari sits at the lower right beside the offering bowls. Red and orange cloth panels hang on either side of the shrine.

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A temple shrine at night decorated with banana plant pillars, yellow and orange marigold garlands, and red cloth draped on either side. At the centre a golden deity murti stands under a gold arch. Priests in orange and white robes perform the ritual, with one in orange tending the murti and another in white at its right side. Below, rows of brass bowls with offerings are stacked in tiers on a white-covered platform before a framed portrait garlanded with flowers, and a woman in white sits on the right edge. A portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" appears in the scene. The event looks like an abhishekam milk ritual.2010-01-01Night photograph of a temple shrine decorated for an abhishekam-style ritual. A golden deity murti with a golden arch stands at the back, flanked by orange and gold garlands. Green banana stalks and palm-leaf arches frame the entrance, with orange cloth draped on red pillars. In front, a tiered stack of brass vessels and bowls filled with milk-coloured offerings and green fruit sits beside a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", draped with marigold garlands. A large spread of brass bowls covers the floor below. Several people are visible on the shrine platform: a man in white dhoti on the left, a saffron-robed figure pouring from a vessel near the deity, and a man in white at the right tending the offerings, plus one more figure in white at the far right.2010-01-01A night photograph of a temple shrine decorated with banana stalks, yellow and orange marigold garlands and red curtains. Golden deity murti are being bathed at the centre of an ornate golden arch. A man in an orange robe stands at the centre-left pouring from a vessel while several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes assist at the sides. In the foreground, a tiered tray of many brass bowls holds offerings and oil lamps, surrounded by rows of similar bowls on the floor. A framed portrait stands at the base of the shrine among flower garlands. The scene shows an abhishekam ritual.2010-01-01A temple shrine decorated with orange cloth drapes, banana stalks and marigold garlands. A golden deity murti of a seated figure with a consort stands at the centre while a priest in orange robes pours liquid over it, with attendants in white and yellow garments assisting on either side. In front, a stepped tier of many small metal bowls and lamps is set out, with a framed portrait in orange and gold garlands placed among them. Coconut, fruit and bowls are spread across the floor, and several devotees sit in the foreground with heads bowed.2010-01-01A photograph of an abhishekam ceremony at a shrine decorated with banana stalks, saffron curtains and marigold garlands. A golden deity murti with a crown stands at the centre, with a kalasha-style offering area in front. A man in saffron robes stands at the shrine pouring liquid over the murti, while another man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside the central figure. A framed portrait garlanded with marigolds and wearing an orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits on a tiered stand with rows of brass bowls filled with offerings and fruit. Seated devotees in the foreground, many women in white and dark clothing, face the shrine with more brass bowls arranged on the floor.2010-01-01Outdoor temple shrine decorated with banana trees, blue drapes, yellow and orange marigold garlands and flower arrangements. Two men in saffron-orange robes and a figure in white dhoti and shawl stand before a deity murti and altar, performing a puja with lamps and offerings. Rows of stacked silver plates and bowls with food offerings cover tiered platforms in the foreground, with a brass lamp stand at lower right. A partially visible person's head is at lower left.2009-01-01A temple abhishekam scene before a gilded deity murti of Shiva seated with his consort, under a golden arch framed by banana plants, red curtains and garlands of orange and yellow flowers. A man in a saffron robe stands at the centre, pouring from a vessel toward the deity, while a priest in white with a yellow shawl stands to the left. Another white-clad priest stands near the right of the arch. In the foreground a tiered arrangement of brass vessels and steel bowls rests on a white-draped stand, with fruit and more vessels spread on the floor. Women in white sari and devotees sit in rows along the bottom edge, and a framed portrait with a flower garland sits before the deity platform.2010-01-01A temple shrine decorated with marigold garlands, banana stalks and paddy sprays in front of a stone-pillared mandapam. Inside the shrine, a priest in white dhoti and red-bordered shawl stands before a pair of deity murtis, hands in anjali. Tiers of brass lamps and small bowls, many filled with oil and wicks, are arranged in a large circle on the floor and on a stepped platform in front. To the right, a man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala stands with hands joined, while several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls hold brass staffs and ceremonial rods. A brass oil lamp stand stands at the left edge. Banana trees and palms are visible outside. The scene appears to show a lamp-lighting or aarti-type ritual.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A temple shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and banana stalks, with a bronze deity murti of a standing figure and a tall Nandi-style crowned figure behind. In front, a gilded wooden chair with a red cushion holds a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long hair. Pyramid tiers and a ground-level arrangement of many metal bowls hold food offerings, consistent with annadan or naivedyam. A man in white dhoti bends over the offerings at right, and brass oil lamps stand at the edges of the scene. An orange cloth covers the floor before the chair. No other people are visible.2010-01-01