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A night-time photograph of a decorated shrine draped in colourful woven panels with lotus and geometric motifs. At the centre stands a deity murti in a crown, garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strands and a red and green floral garland, set against a pale blue cloth. In the foreground an oil lamp flame, a brass plate and a round offering sit on the floor. Three or four people are seen from behind or in profile at the bottom edge, partially visible, facing the shrine in devotion. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.

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November 19 20102010-11-19A night photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with striped and patterned draped cloth pillars in red, yellow, black and white. At the centre, a deity murti is adorned with a thick garland of orange marigolds and a red flower garland, set against pale blue cloth. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes stands at a lit lamp and offering tray, with a bright flame rising, while a bald man in white clothing stands at left and a person in a leopard-print top gestures near the flame. A bright lens flare is visible at right.2010-11-19 +1 copiesNovember 19 20102010-11-19 +2 copiesA night-time photograph of a deity murti decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, set in a shrine framed by tall colourful cloth panels with floral and bird patterns in red, yellow, blue and orange. A pale blue drape hangs behind the murti. In the foreground, a few people stand in dark silhouette, including one in a white top and a person in saffron-orange robes. Offerings of bananas, coconuts and a brass vessel with green leaves sit on the floor before the shrine.2010-11-19 +2 copiesA night-time photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine. Two figures stand in the centre, adorned with marigold and red flower garlands, with a green leaf garland below them and a blue silk cloth draped behind. Colourful striped pillars with floral motifs in red, blue, yellow and green frame the shrine. In front, a brass kalasha vessel with leaves sits beside a tray of bananas, coconut and other offerings. Several people are partially visible at the edges, including one in a white garment with an orange-brown shawl, facing the shrine.2010-11-19 +1 copiesA decorated festival shrine photographed at night. Two deity murtis are seated under a gilded crown, their bodies covered with heavy garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red blossoms and green leaves, set against a turquoise silk backdrop within a red and blue tented canopy with gold fringe. A seated priest in saffron-orange cloth sits at lower left, facing the shrine, with brass vessels, a kalasha and offering plates arranged on the floor before him. Painted bird motifs decorate the tall canopy pillars, and the top of the canopy carries gold letters reading Nithyananda. The scene suggests puja at a deity shrine.2010-11-19Night-time outdoor scene at a shrine decorated with tall vertical banners in yellow, blue, red and green panels with floral motifs and dark circular emblems bearing a white bird. Behind them a deity murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, orange and pink flowers and a red floral garland, set against a pale blue cloth backdrop under warm light. In the lower left foreground, the back of a bald man in an orange-red cloth is seen from behind, his hands raised near a brass lamp or offering vessel, as if performing puja or aarti. Brass items sit on the ground at the base of the shrine.2010-11-19 +1 copiesNight procession scene at a temple-style shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves. At the centre sits a deity murti or figure in orange and red garments with a golden crown-like headpiece, set in a red and gold canopy with an ornate gold arch above. Two people stand in silhouette in the foreground, one in the left foreground wearing an orange garment and one on the right with pale hair, both partly obscured. Colourful painted pillars and a decorated ratha-style canopy frame the scene.2011-12-05November 19 20102010-11-19 +1 copiesA night-time photograph of a deity murti decorated with marigold and red-pink flower garlands, set within tall banner-pillars with yellow, orange, blue and dark-green fabric panels and embroidered floral motifs. In the foreground, a shaved-headed figure in an orange-saffron robe stands with raised right arm, facing the decorated murti, with a brass vessel and small offerings in front. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, partly visible. Oil lamps glow behind the decorations.2010-11-19November 19 20102010-11-19 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12