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Inside a shrine decorated with banana stalks, green leaves and orange draped cloth, two deity murtis of a seated couple sit on a stone platform wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass lamps and vessels arranged before them. In the foreground, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed, bearded man with rudraksha beads sits on a red velvet chair with a garland draped over the frame. A person in orange robes stands at the right, bending toward the platform, and a small lamp flame glows at the lower right.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A photograph inside a decorated temple shrine with a golden deity murti of two figures seated under an arched backdrop garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with brass lamps and banana-leaf and palm decorations framing the entrance. In front, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a gold-trimmed red chair, garlanded with white and red flowers, with a small wooden box and offerings on a table to its side. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, barefoot, stands to the right with his right hand placed on his chest, facing the shrine. Another person in orange cloth is partially visible at the lower right edge. No candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance alone.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange drapes hung on each side, framing a deity murti pair draped in marigold and yellow garlands, with a kalasha and brass lamps in front. In the foreground a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a rudraksha mala sits on a red throne-like chair and is garlanded with marigolds; the portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. A devotee in orange robes with a white garland stands at the right, facing the shrine.2009-12-29A photograph of an ornate open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars, orange curtains and marigold garlands. Two deity murtis stand at the back, one in red and one in blue-green, flanked by brass lamps. In front, a framed portrait labelled as a poster-style photo of a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned throne with a flower garland. A monk in orange robes bows low at the right, facing the shrine in a puja posture. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the platform.2009-12-29A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with banana stalks, orange cloth drapes and marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red crown, sit on a decorated pedestal behind brass oil lamps. In the foreground, a person in an orange sari with a white shawl stands with hands raised in worship facing the shrine. A red velvet throne with gold trim and an orange cushion sits empty before the deities, beside a microphone stand and a brass vessel with a small flame at right. No a person candidate is visibly identifiable, so the throne is not attributed to any person.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right, facing a stone shrine with a deity murti of a goddess and consort garlanded with yellow and red flowers, under a gilded arch with orange curtains. In front, a framed photograph on a gold-trimmed stand shows a smiling man with long hair in orange robes, seated with one hand raised in blessing, beside a red-flowered offering and a brass pot. The photograph is a depiction, not a physical person present. Brass lamps flank the shrine. a person depiction, labeled in the appearance-based sense only; the page does not indicate his presence at this event.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of an open-sided shrine with a stone canopy and orange curtains hung on red-and-white posts. Inside stands a deity murti with gold ornaments and yellow and white garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style offering. In front, a framed portrait of a bearded-free man in saffron robes with a mala sits on a red upholstered chair with gold trim, draped with an orange cloth. To the right, a standing man in orange robes gestures with his hands, with a short mala around his neck and shoulder-length dark hair, near the portrait and throne. The setting is an outdoor ashram courtyard.2009-12-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20102010-01-14A photograph inside a stone shrine with carved pillars and orange cloth draped at the sides. At the centre stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure beside a standing deity, both adorned with marigold and rose garlands. In front, a framed portrait labelled with a name sits on a golden throne-like seat with an orange cushion, garlanded with yellow and red flowers; the portrait shows a man in orange robes with long hair and a beaded necklace. Brass lamps flank the shrine. A figure in orange robes with a marigold garland stands with palms joined in front of the throne, while another orange-clad man stands at left. A brass vessel with a lamp sits at lower right.2009-12-30December 02 20092009-12-02A 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.2010-01-13