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A photograph of a temple worship arrangement on a carved golden wooden stand. Two small metal deity figures, one in yellow dress with a crown and pearl garland and one in red and gold dress, flank a large bundle of yellow silk draped over a central offering with a red bead garland and green leaves. Brass trays hold a bell, a lamp, incense sticks, turmeric, kumkum, sweets in a steel bowl, a plate of salt, and a matchbox. Behind, a gilded shrine holds deity murti and a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the wall. No people are visible.

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Indoor temple photograph of a ritual setup on a white marble floor. On a gold-coloured wooden stand sit two small gold-toned deity figures in green and lime-green garments flanking a draped white cloth embroidered with pink and green sequins. Nearby, a gold tray holds small bowls of white, yellow and red powders, sweets, a small lamp and a pink flower garland. A gold box holds folded pink, white, red and blue cloths, and a brass pot and bowl hold pink rose petals. A gold rectangular fire pit holds grey ash on the right, and a shelf of small brass lamps stands behind. A timestamp in the corner reads 02-Jul-2024 6:34:53 pm Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam_SSJP. No people are visible.2024-01-07A photograph of a temple ritual setup on a grey stone floor for a Bhoga Moorthies abhishekam. Centre, a gilded wooden peetha holds three small metal murtis: two standing figures in red and gold and blue and gold garments, and a central blue cloth-draped form with a red and gold band. Brass and bronze kalasha pots sit at the right. In the foreground, a brass thali holds turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood-coloured powders and a bowl of white powder, with a small brass aarti lamp, incense sticks and yellow marigold flowers. A gold tray holds folded cloths and gold-bordered garments. No people are visible. A green timestamp overlay reads 28-Jun-2024 6:06:35 pm and Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam _SSJP.Photograph of ritual figures on a gold-coloured platform for abhishekam. Two brass-toned standing murtis flank a central object draped in magenta silk with a green-and-gold border. The left figure wears a red-and-gold garment, a red bead mala, and a jewelled crown, with a green leaf in its raised hand. The right figure wears a gold-brocade garment, a jewelled crown, and a green leaf. The central object wears a white pearl-bead necklace and a gold jewelled ornament, with green leaves placed on top. No people are visible.2024-04-08A photo of a golden shrine niche holding a group of deity murtis and a central seated statue. A dark-faced statue in orange and white robes with a white head cloth and a large bead necklace sits at the centre of the lower platform. Behind it, larger figures include a figure in green and gold with a tall headdress and garland, a central figure in white with a tall crown and garland, and a figure in blue with garlands; a small Ganesha figure appears at left. Below, a purple cloth holds a green cushion with silver sandals and a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, vermilion, turmeric, a small silver vessel and other puja items. A pink timestamp reads 13-Aug-2024 10:55:15 am Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam SSJP. No physical people are visible.A photograph of three bronze-toned murti figures placed on a flat wooden surface in an indoor hall. The left figure is a standing male murti in an orange-yellow dhoti with a gold border, wearing a pearl and green-stone garland and a jewelled crown with a red stone. The centre is a headless seated murti draped in a yellow-gold silk cloth with a floral pattern, wearing a red bead mala and a yellow flower at its neck. The right figure is a standing female murti in a gold-yellow sari with pearl strands, a jewelled crown and a yellow flower in hand. Purple and gold cloths and other murtis are visible in the background. A timestamp reads 15-Aug-2024 6:25:32 pm and an overlay reads Bhoga moorthies Abhishekam.A photograph of a temple shrine set up for worship with a gilded arched canopy and hanging brass lamp stands. Within the shrine are multiple deity murtis: a central crowned, richly adorned figure flanked by a standing female murti in a green and red sari with garlands and a seated murti in blue with white garlands, plus smaller figures to the sides. In front sits a dark-complexioned small murti in an orange dhoti and white head cloth wearing beaded necklaces. The platform is draped in gold and green cloth. Below on a purple striped cloth are two brass lions, a green-covered tray holding a pair of silver sandals with leaves, and brass plates with offerings, a small oil lamp, bell and kumkum. A timestamp reads 04-Aug-2024 6:43:20 pm. No physical people are visible.2024-04-08Three bronze-toned metal murtis stand on a golden tray on a stone floor for an abhishekam. The left figure, shown with raised hand, wears a yellow-orange dhoti with gold border, a white pearl mala, and a jeweled crown. The right figure wears a royal blue silk garment with gold floral motifs, layered gold necklaces, a white bead mala, and an ornate jeweled crown. The central object is a large round form draped in blue silk with a gold-bordered red cloth, adorned with red bead necklaces and a gold belt. Behind, other altars with purple, green and gold cloths are visible. A timestamp reads 01-Aug-2024.2024-01-08Photograph of three metal deity figures (murtis) displayed on a gold-coloured wooden platform before a wooden shelf holding bronze lamps. The left figure is a standing male murti in an orange-gold dhoti, wearing a white pearl garland, a green-and-white flower garland and a tiered crown with red stones, one hand raised. The centre is a headless draped murti covered in a royal blue silk cloth with a red-and-gold border, a gold waist belt and red bead necklaces. The right figure is a female murti in a blue floral sari with gold border, wearing white pearl and multicolour bead necklaces and a jewelled crown. Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam ritual setting, shown as a deity murti display rather than people.A golden Sri Chakra style meru-shaped yantra (tiered pyramid of stepped gold and white layers) sits at the centre of a gilded tray, flanked on each side by a small figure: on the left a bare-chested standing figure with a red tilak and dhoti, on the right a figure in a dark cloth with a gold pendant necklace and a pointed headdress holding a small vessel. A green leaf rests on top of the central yantra and on two small gold pedestals in front of the figures. In the background a gilded deity throne and a lion figure are visible, with a purple cloth draped on a platform. Bottom-right timestamp reads 04-Aug-2024 5:47:52 pm and the caption Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam_SSJP appears. No people are visible.2024-04-08Close view of three golden-yellow murtis on a turmeric-coated tray during abhishekam preparation. Centre is a tiered shrine-like sri chakra style meru base with a small leaf placed on top. Left figure is a standing male murti with raised right hand, bare-chested, wearing a short dhoti, and a small red mark on the forehead. Right figure is a standing female murti with a crown, necklace, and a dark cloth draped over the shoulders, holding an object in one hand and a leaf at the feet. Behind them are draped purple and pink cloths, gold-coated altar items and a wooden cabinet. Timestamp overlay reads 04-Aug-2024 5:53:57 pm.2024-04-08A photograph of three gilded metal murti figures on a gold-covered base during Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam. The central figure is draped in a yellow-orange silk cloth with gold zari border, wears a red bead mala, a pearl-and-stone necklace and a pink flower. The figure on the left, in a crown with red and green stones, wears a white pearl mala, an orange-gold dhoti and holds a pink flower. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a gold-patterned orange sari-style garment with fringed trim and holds a pink flower. A white marble floor is visible behind. Timestamp overlay reads 13-Aug-2024 10:48:56 am, Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam SSJP.Photograph of a golden-toned ritual arrangement on a gold-covered platform in a temple hall. Centre: a blue silk-draped sacred form with a red-and-gold border, wearing a gold-bead necklace with green and red gems and a pearl-and-gold crown-like top. Left: a gold statue of a standing male figure with raised right hand, wearing a red-and-gold dhoti-style cloth, a crown with red stone and a garland. Right: a gold statue of a standing female figure in a blue patterned sari with gold flowers, holding a lamp-like object, wearing a crown and beaded necklaces. Behind are gilded shrine figures and draped yellow and purple cloths. Statues only; no physical people visible.2024-01-07