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A night-time photo inside an open-sided temple courtyard with an orange-painted wall and a red-and-white striped platform edge. A person in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl stands at right with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a square white fire pit with a kalasha-like brass tray at its edge. At left, a deity murti is decorated with gold framing and draped orange cloth, and a sign reads 'ARA TEMPLE'. Hanging decorative bunting and striped pillars frame the space, and a framed portrait with a red-cushioned seat stands at right.2010-11-19October 05 20112011-10-05Outdoor temple ritual under an orange-trimmed canopy beside a white-walled temple with a sign reading "Nithyananda Temple" at top left. A tall figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe, a multi-strand gold-and-red garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, stands at right, appearing to guide the ceremony; the appearance is consistent with the a person description but is not certain. Nearby, a devotee in dark maroon robes sits in the foreground beside a stone platform with a shallow fire or yagna pit, brass vessels and a small bowl. Behind the platform, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, and a line of people in saffron, white and orange clothing stands with hands folded. A printed notice board with photographs hangs on the wall, and orange triangular pennants decorate the courtyard.2008-12-28 +1 copiesNight outdoor ritual on a raised stone platform under a open-sided shelter lit by a bright floodlight. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an orange cushioned throne-like seat at the centre; the figure's hair and build are not clearly visible enough to make a confident identification. Devotees in white dhotis and white tops with red-orange shawls stand and kneel with hands folded in namaskar on the ground, a woman in white with a red shawl and a woman with a long braid are prominent in the foreground. A deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow and orange flowers sits on a blue-draped pedestal at left, and a tall framed altar with lit lamps is visible at right. A shaved-headed man in an orange dhoti stands among the devotees. Attendants are visible behind the central figure, and the floor is scattered with leaves and offerings.2015-07-07Night-time outdoor ritual under a red and gold canopy with a blue lotus medallion. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head stands at left, while a seated priest in white assists beside a stone platform or altar strewn with flower petals, fruit, bowls and offerings. On the right a standing man with a dark turban, bare-chested with a brown-and-black striped waist cloth and beaded necklaces, holds his palms joined in prayer. Behind them saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees stand near a decorated deity murti with flower garlands on a red-draped table, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and street lights in the background.2018-01-31December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesNight procession scene at an outdoor temple-like space. In the foreground, a long-haired person in a leopard-print shawl over orange clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a red velvet throne with gold trim. On the throne is a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes, labelled with the printed caption "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in the image. Behind, several people in white dhotis and cream sarees stand in a line; one holds a golden parasol-style canopy topped with a trident, and another carries a long staff with a decorated top. A man on the right wears a gold chain necklace over a white garment with a maroon border. Round flower garlands and an orange banner hang above, with the ring of a tall ratha or ceremonial arch visible. Lights and a Kannada signboard frame the scene.2010-11-20January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night-time outdoor homa at a red-carpeted ritual site under a red canopy. A fire pit with burning flames sits at centre, with brass plates of fruit, leaves and flower offerings, and a decorated kalasha-style vessel nearby. Two priests in white dhotis, one with a red-and-gold headcloth, perform the rite at left. A standing man at right, with a dark turban-style head covering, bare upper body, rudraksha-style beads, brown wrap and tiger-striped waist cloth, faces the fire with palms joined. Behind, saffron-robed devotees and a cameraman stand under street lights. A shrine with a deity murti and garlands is visible in the background.2018-01-31March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual under a red and gold canopy on a red floor. A bare-chested man with a dark turban-style wrap and rudraksha beads, wearing a brown dhoti and a zebra-striped waist cloth, stands with palms joined in namaskar facing a stone-based altar. Two priests in white dhotis and bare torsos perform the rites: one holds a ritual implement over a stone yagna or abhishekam structure, while another, bearing a white shawl and a microphone, stands behind. Marigold garlands, banana leaves, brass plates of fruit, flowers and a decorated kalasha or deity murti sit on the altar. Saffron-robed attendants and women in orange sarees stand in the background.2018-01-31