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A 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.

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A 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.2010-11-09Night-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.2010-11-09Photograph 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 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.2010-11-09Night-time outdoor temple scene under a corrugated roof decorated with orange triangular bunting and striped fabric hangings. A bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron cloth stands at a central shrine holding a lit flame or oil lamp toward a deity murti draped in a garland of flowers, with an ornate striped canopy above. A second man in a white dhoti with folded hands stands at left in reverence. Fruit offerings in silver bowls, bananas, oranges and apples, sit on a white cloth in front. At right, an empty red velvet chair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a man in orange robes. A signboard reads a Kannada name and banners mention a Life Bliss Program and a 3-day meditation camp.2010-11-09Night-time outdoor ritual space under a corrugated roof decorated with orange triangular pennants and colourful tasselled hangings. At centre, a deity murti stands on a tiered red-and-white stepped platform beneath a striped canopy, with a marigold-garlanded deity figure beside it and a brass pedestal holding a lamp. In the foreground at left, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Next to the platform, a bald man in saffron-orange robes holds a lit lamp toward the altar. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and fruit offerings of bananas, oranges, apples and lime sit on a white cloth in front. At right, an empty red velvet chair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure, and nearby a banner reads Life Bliss Program with the Sri Ananda Peetham sign visible. Floodlights illuminate the scene.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.2010-11-09Night-time outdoor ritual photo under a corrugated roof strung with orange triangular pennants and hanging tasselled ornaments. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes stands at a deity murti on an altar, holding an arm raised beneath a striped multicoloured canopy, while a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold chain stands at left with palms pressed together. The murti is garlanded with flowers and wears a silver-and-gold crown. Brass lamps and bells surround the altar, and trays of bananas, apples, oranges, grapes and red offerings sit on a white cloth at the foreground. At right, an empty gold-trimmed red velvet throne holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure, and a banner beside it reads Life Bliss Program with meditation camp details. The printed name on the signboard reads Sri Ananda Peetam.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 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 night-time temple ritual under a corrugated roof strung with orange and multicolour triangle pennants and hanging tassel decorations. In the centre, a priest in an orange robe stands behind a decorated deity murti wrapped in garlands, lighting or offering a flame beneath a striped canopy. A bare-headed attendant in a white dhoti and shawl stands at left with hands folded in namaste. Brass lamps, a kalasha, and plates of bananas, apples, oranges and grapes sit on a white cloth in front. At right, a red velvet and gold chair holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes, and a signboard reads Life Bliss Program.2010-11-09