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A 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.

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Night-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 photograph of a seated priest in orange robes performing a lamp ritual before a decorated deity murti at night. The bald-headed priest sits on a low wooden seat, holding a lit oil lamp flame toward a gilded shrine adorned with red and white flower garlands and a golden animal mount. Brass ceremonial items surround him: a kalasha-style finial, brass lamps, and a fire pit with offerings and incense sticks in the foreground. Behind the shrine, an orange banner hangs, and a red poster shows a bearded man in saffron. The priest's identity cannot be determined from appearance, so he is described only by role.2010-11-06A photograph inside a temple-style hall showing a seated priest in saffron-orange robes and a shaved head performing aarti with a lit oil lamp held toward a gilded deity murti mounted on a golden vahana-like animal figure, decorated with a multicolored flower garland in green, yellow, red and purple. Behind the murti stands a dark statue of a seated figure with a saffron cloth and framing ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a stone fire pit or homa kund sits in front with a bowl and brass vessels nearby. Fruit offerings of mangoes, oranges and bananas rest on steel plates at the bottom. A red banner on the right reads partial English text about meditation and is partly visible.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 bald priest in orange robes sits on a wooden stool before a golden deity murti decorated with pink, white and orange flower garlands, holding a lit camphor flame in aarti. A brass kalasha and oil lamps stand nearby, and a shallow fire pit with offerings is in the foreground. Behind the deity is a sign reading NITHYANANDESHWARA TEMPLE, and a banner on the right shows a figure in orange robes with text about life and meditation. Orange and gold ceremonial flags hang on the sides. The priest's face is not visible and no appearance-based identification is made.2010-11-06A 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.2010-11-09Photograph 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 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.2010-11-09A 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 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.2010-11-09