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A decorated outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof, with a deity murti set on a tiered red-and-white stepped platform. The central figures are adorned with heavy garlands of marigold and white flowers in yellow, red and green, and sit beneath a large embroidered canopy with multicoloured tassels. A golden peacock vahana stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps and ornate brass plates. Two dark stone guardian figures in saffron cloths stand on either side. Colourful decorative poles with tassels and orange flags frame the shrine. No people are visible.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine set against a salmon-pink wall under a corrugated metal roof with orange and multicoloured fabric decorations. Central deity murti figures are dressed heavily in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and sit beneath a large fringed canopy. In front stands a golden vahana-style animal figure on a golden base, flanked by brass oil lamps and brass ritual lamp stands with decorative fan-shaped shields. Two dark statues of standing figures in orange and white garments flank the shrine on the steps. No living people are visible. A banner on the right advertises a Life Bliss programme with a 2 Days Meditation offer and a Bangalore contact number.2010-11-09 +1 copiesA decorated outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof with an orange-and-white striped wall behind it. Central deity murti figures are adorned with heaps of marigold and multicolour garlands and stand on a golden vahana-style carved stand before a striped orange canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on the steps at both sides, with golden kalasha-like finials and decorative fans. A lone man in white clothes stands to the right near the steps, with two black stone figures in orange cloths flanking the shrine. A red banner on the right reads life bliss programme text. No a person candidate is visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for worship in front of an orange-painted wall. A large murti shrine is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, green and white flowers and framed by a multicoloured canopy with fringed panels. Several deity murtis stand on a raised orange-draped platform, with a golden peacock vahana in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and ornamental brass umbrellas. Two dark standing figures in orange shawls and white dhotis flank the entrance, with painted striped pillars at the corners. A red-and-white banner on the right carries a portrait and printed text, and the stepped floor is patterned with white kolam designs.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti of Murugan with two consorts is placed on an ornate platform beneath a yellow canopy hung with colourful tassels. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a spear, flanked by two female figures in silver-patterned garments. Garlands of yellow, red, green, white and purple flowers form arches around them, and a golden peacock stands in front. Two dark stone-coloured statues in orange shawls and white dhotis stand at either side.2010-11-09Night-time ritual inside a decorated temple hall. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloth stands at left, holding a flame toward a central deity murti decorated with garlands in red, white and yellow, under a multicoloured fringed canopy. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, brass ritual lamps and bowls of fruit (bananas, oranges, lemons) sit on the altar steps. A framed photo of a saffron-clad figure rests on a red velvet throne-like chair at right, and a banner reads Life Bliss Program, 2 Days Meditation Camp. A deity statue with garlands stands at upper left. This appears to be a puja or aarti in progress.2010-11-09A photograph of an evening ritual at a temple-style hall. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits cross-legged before a stone fire pit, reaching toward a brass bowl and offerings. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a garland of yellow, red and white flowers, accompanied by a golden animal figure, with brass oil lamps lit around the altar. Tall brass ceremonial standards with decorative finials flank the scene. Bananas and fruit lie on a tray at the lower right. A red banner on the right reads Life Program with a small line of text, and a dark statue stands in the background. A second person in white is partially visible at the left edge.2010-11-09A shrine with two carved murti statues seated side by side on a raised golden throne under an ornate golden arch. The figures wear orange and red garments, with the male figure holding a trident and the female figure in orange with a purple lower cloth, adorned with layered necklaces and bangles. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers drape the arch and the pedestal, and a white-clothed table stands to the left. Brass oil lamps and orange cloth hangings frame the open-sided shrine, with a railing and greenery behind. No people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti set on an orange-draped altar, flanked by two black stone dvarapala guardian statues in orange and white garments. The central figure, standing with a crown and raised staff, is framed by garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers arranged in a large arch. Two smaller female figures stand on either side, and a golden makara-like animal figure sits at the base. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a woman in an orange sari sits at lower right near the steps.2010-11-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti set in front of an orange-painted wall. The central figure, a standing form with a tall crown and a trident-like staff, is framed by a dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple marigold-style flowers. Two smaller consort figures in ornate silver-and-red dress stand beside it, and a golden vahana, a swan-like bird, sits in front. A tiered canopy with long coloured tassels in orange, purple, green and red hangs overhead. Flanking the scene are two black stone statues of standing figures in orange shawls and white dhotis, with rudraksha-style beads. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers, arranged in layered arcs around the central figure. The central deity holds a trident and wears a tall crown and ornate jewelled garments. Two smaller standing figures flank the central murti, also garlanded and crowned. A golden peacock-shaped vehicle stands in front. Above is a multicoloured canopy with tasselled fringe and decorative panels. Two dark statues in orange and white robes stand at either side against a terracotta wall. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A temple-style ritual space with a priest in saffron-orange robes and a shaved head standing at left, holding a ritual implement over a deity murti decorated with colourful garlands of yellow and red flowers and an ornate parasol canopy above it. A golden animal vahana stands at the centre, flanked by additional garlanded figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, fruit offerings of oranges, bananas and limes sit on the floor, and a shallow stone abhishekam basin lies in front. Behind, an empty red and gold throne stands beside a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes, and a banner reads Life Bliss Program.2010-11-09A photograph of an evening ritual inside a decorated temple-like hall with terracotta-coloured walls. A man in saffron-orange robes and a shaved head stands at left, holding a lit lamp or flame toward a deity murti in the centre. The murti is adorned with a garland of yellow and orange flowers and draped in colourful fabric beneath a multi-coloured fringed canopy. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a small brass bowl sit on the stone platform, with bananas, oranges and limes in bowls in the foreground. At right, a red upholstered chair with gold trim stands beside a framed portrait of a woman in orange clothing with a garland, and a banner reads Life Bliss Program. Ritual puja or aarti is in progress.2010-11-09