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A 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.

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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.2010-11-09A 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 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.2010-11-09Night-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.2010-11-09December 26 20082008-12-26A 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.2010-11-09A 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.2010-11-08Outdoor photo of a temple shrine with an orange-painted building behind it. A deity murti stands on a raised red-and-white striped platform under a large orange canopy, draped with marigold garlands and a red cloth. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread and wrist beads, stands at the left holding a ritual item near brass plates of offerings and a dish of grains. Seated devotees in white and coloured clothing sit on the orange mat at right, with a woman in a yellow top and red skirt in front. A banner on the right shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and text about a meditation program. Two dark stone figures flank the shrine, and a dark stone figure of a deity stands on the right, garlanded.2010-09-08A decorated temple courtyard with orange walls and a banana plant. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left beside a square stone pit. Centre, seated murti figures of a deity pair with orange and red headwear and gold ornaments sit on a yellow-and-red cloth throne, backed by a large arch of red, yellow and white marigold garlands. In the foreground a gilded kalasha or vessel sits on a green cloth-draped stand. Dark stone statues flank the scene and potted plants line the steps.2011-10-26A photograph of an outdoor temple setting with an orange-painted building behind a stage of orange cloth edged with red and white stripes. A priest with a shaved head, wearing a white dhoti and a white shawl, stands at left and holds a long white cloth over a lamp-lit ritual area with brass bowls and a tray of leaves. Centre stage, a deity murti of Nandi-like form sits beneath a large yellow-orange canopy, decorated with garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers. Two dark statues flank the entrance, one wearing a white garland. At right, about five seated people in yellow, red and green clothes sit on the orange mat watching the ritual. A banner at right reads Life Bliss Program with a smiling figure in orange robes and details of a two-day meditation camp.2010-09-08December 26 20082008-12-26A 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.2010-11-09