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A night-time outdoor ritual at a temple-style courtyard. A priest in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on the left, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti decorated with flower garlands and an ornate silver-and-gold canopy under a colourful tasseled umbrella. In front of the deity is a rectangular stone platform and fruit offerings in silver and steel plates: bananas, oranges, mangoes and apples. On the right, a red and gold throne chair holds a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes with a rudraksha mala; no in-person a person candidate is visible. Behind are orange walls, a standing deity statue, banners and a saffron flag pole with a crescent-and-trident emblem.

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A night outdoor ritual set up in a courtyard. A priest in orange-brown robes sits cross-legged at left, holding a lit oil lamp near a fire pit with a stone base. Behind him stands a golden deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers under a multicoloured fringed canopy, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel nearby. On the right, an empty red velvet throne with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a person in orange robes. Trays of bananas, oranges, apples and other fruit are arranged on white cloth in the foreground, and banners with English and Kannada text stand behind.2010-11-09A photograph of an evening homa ritual at an outdoor temple-style setup. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a wooden seat at left, holding a small lamp or offering vessel toward a square stone fire pit. Behind the pit stands a decorated deity murti of a bull (Nandi-like figure) flanked by a garland of yellow and red flowers and a large multicolored canopy. Trays of apples, oranges, bananas and lemons and silver bowls sit on a white cloth in the foreground. At right, a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala rests on a red-upholstered gold throne. Banners and a flag line the background. Three to four people appear, counting the seated priest and the figures in the portrait; no other physical people are clearly visible.2010-11-09A night-time ritual photograph at an outdoor shrine. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a wooden seat at left, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame over a stone homa/yagna fire pit. Behind the pit stands a deity murti decorated with a multicolour flower garland and a kalasha-style ornament, with brass umbrellas and staffs framing it. In the foreground on white cloth are bowls of yellow lemons, orange fruit, bananas and red apples, plus silver vessels. At right, a gold-framed red chair holds a framed portrait of a woman-like figure in orange robes. Banners and signage stand in the background. No other physical people are visible.2010-11-09A night-time outdoor puja at a temple-style courtyard. A priest in an orange-brown robe sits cross-legged on the left, holding a lit oil lamp up toward a golden deity murti of Nandi-like bull form, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a golden kalasha-style umbrella overhead. In front is a stone fire pit (homa kunda) surrounded by brass vessels and bowls of mangoes, oranges, bananas and apples. On the right a red velvet chair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes, not a physical person. A banner reads Nithyananda meditation and satsang program details. Behind are a dark stone statue and striped red-and-white pillars.2010-11-09A seated priest in orange-saffron robes with a shaved head sits cross-legged on the left, holding a flame-lit lamp in his right hand over a white stone yajna platform at night. Behind him a large golden deity murti stands under a multicoloured floral garland and a red canopy with a decorative umbrella. Brass stands hold hanging ornaments, and a golden gilded chair with a framed portrait of a person in orange robes sits at the right. Brass bowls and steel trays of apples, oranges, bananas, and lemons, along with flower garlands, are arranged on a white cloth in the foreground. A banner and temple-style backdrop complete the scene.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 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.2010-11-09A night-time homa at an outdoor ashram pavilion. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits on a wooden seat at left, holding a flame toward a square white fire pit with a black slab top. Offerings are arranged on a white cloth in front: bowls of apples, oranges, yellow lemons and bananas, plus brass vessels and red-flowered trays. Behind the fire pit stand a deity murti and a golden kalasha under a garlanded canopy, with brass oil lamps and ceremonial umbrellas. At right, an ornate red-and-gold throne holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes, with no one seated on it. Red banners and a signboard are visible in the background.2010-11-09Photograph of a temple-style shrine at night during a ritual. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and bare-chested upper body stands at left, holding a ritual implement and facing a decorated deity murti on a raised dais. The murti is adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a golden vahana-like base. Above it hangs a multicoloured canopy with tassels. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of bananas, oranges and apples sit on white cloth at the front. On the right, an empty red and gold throne-like chair holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Behind are a small statue and a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara and Life Bliss Program.2010-11-09A night-time ritual at an outdoor shrine under a corrugated roof. A priest in orange robes and bare chest stands at the left, lighting a lamp at a stone-edged fire pit before a silver-and-gold deity murti, decorated with flower garlands and under a colourful striped canopy. A seated devotee in white dhoti with folded hands stands at the far left edge. Behind the fire pit are brass oil lamps, a kalasha and bananas, oranges and apples set on white cloth in front. On the right, a red velvet chair with gold trim holds a framed photo of a figure in orange robes with a garland. Hanging banners with colourful patterns and a sign reading Life Bliss Program and a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara surround the space.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 night-time temple scene under a tin roof. A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head, stands at a shrine lifting a flame toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a gold-coloured animal vehicle is in front of it. A multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels hangs above the shrine, and brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and ceremonial fly-whisk style fans stand around the platform. Bowls of green fruit, oranges and bananas are set on white cloth in the foreground. At the right, a red and gold chair holds a framed portrait of a woman in orange, and a sign reads Life Bliss Program with a 2 Days Meditation Camp notice. A further person in white dhoti stands at the left edge with hands folded in prayer.2010-11-09