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Interior photo of a white temple hall with a polished black floor reflecting the scene. A small group of devotees sits on the left in white clothing, one woman wearing an orange-bordered sari, near a golden structure. Hanging from the arch is an orange banner reading International Peace Day. In the centre a figure in white stands near an open shrine lit with a glowing lamp, and a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange sits on a stand on the floor. Two dark stone deity murti flank the scene on the left and right, and gilded shrine niches with deity murti and lamps line the back wall.

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Interior of a white temple hall with a polished dark reflective floor. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor at right, some in white and checked shirts, one in orange, viewed from behind. Two deity murtis stand in lit glass-fronted niches along the left wall, one golden with garland. A banner at upper right reads International Peace Day beside a portrait in an orange frame. Ceiling fans and a decorative ceiling light are visible.2006-09-21A photograph inside a white-pillared hall with a polished reddish floor, where about a dozen devotees sit on mats in a seated satsang. Most wear orange, white or striped clothing, and some carry backpacks. At the back, a framed portrait with a marigold-and-red garland sits on a golden stand, showing a figure in orange robes with long hair. Two dark statues in green and red saris flank the left doorway, and a ceiling fan hangs above.2010-01-09Dim interior of a white temple hall with carved pillars and a golden stepped tower at right. A large banner reading "International Peace Day" hangs on the wall, showing a portrait of a man in orange with a cap. Several seated devotees in casual shirts sit on a glossy floor, facing a painting of ornate pink and teal artwork on an easel at left. A man in white with an orange cloth stands near the left edge, attending the gathering.2006-09-21Devotees sit cross-legged on mats and a patterned rug on a polished floor inside a white-pillared hall at night, attending a satsang. Many wear white, orange and saffron clothing; a man in a white shirt sits at the centre-right, and a child in an orange hooded top sits at the right. Behind them stands a framed portrait of a figure in saffron robes with a crown-like headdress, garlanded with red and white flowers, set on a small table with a cushioned seat. Two dark statues of figures, one in green sari-like dress and one in red, stand near an open doorway on the left. A wall-mounted image hangs in the background.2010-01-09Interior of a white-pillared temple hall with carved ceiling medallions, a hanging brass bell, fluorescent tubelights and a ceiling fan. In the foreground a seated man in white clothes sits on a patterned green cloth before a small brass puja setup and oil lamps, with a yellow cloth draped over his shoulder. A woman in a yellow sari sits at the right edge. Centre, a printed portrait of a figure in orange robes sits on a tiger-skin covered throne in front of a large deity shrine lit within an ornate archway. A small monitor glows blue beside the puja area. Framed printed pictures hang on the back wall, and a black stone figure appears at the left edge.2007-01-07Photograph taken from behind a column inside a white temple hall with ornate pillars and a ceiling fan. Rows of seated devotees face a shrine: a central doorway with red curtains, flanked by two large dark statues draped in orange cloth. A figure in white stands at the shrine entrance in front of a lit deity murti. On the right, a framed portrait of a woman in orange sits beside a wooden bench. Foreground devotees include a man with grey hair in a white shirt and a woman with hair clipped back in green. Gold-lit side shrines appear on both sides, and a kalasha-like lamp hangs from the ceiling. Some people wear white shirts and light clothing, and one standing figure in a yellow floral shirt is seen at the left edge.A photograph of a white temple hall with a gleaming dark floor. At the centre, an ornate shrine holds a golden deity murti under a decorated arch, flanked by two dark stone dvarapala guardian figures in gold-and-red robes. A priest in white stands at the shrine lifting a light, with an offering table and brass vessels at the left. Five people sit on mats in the foreground facing the shrine: one in a yellow top, one in white, one in a red shirt, and one in a teal sari, plus a man in a white-striped shirt at the lower left. Framed pictures hang on the side walls and a fan hangs from the ceiling.Indoor photo in a white marble temple-style hall at night, dimly lit. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at centre-left beside a red-and-white banner reading International Peace Day. Another man in white with an orange shawl stands at right near a dark deity murti on a pedestal. Around a golden shrine structure at left, seated devotees in orange, yellow, blue and checked shirts sit on the floor facing the front. A framed photograph of a seated saffron-clad figure on a stand at lower right is printed, not a physical person. a person is not asserted; the standing figures show no distinctive identifying cues.2006-09-21Photograph of an interior temple shrine with white pillars and a ceiling fan. At the centre a gilded deity murti is decorated with garlands and sits beneath a gold arch with curtains. Two dark standing female figures in orange garments flank the shrine. On the right, a framed portrait on an orange-and-red draped stand shows a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. A priest in white clothes stands at a small brick fire pit with a flame, performing a homa with offering vessels. Several seated women in orange, yellow and red saris sit nearby with brass plates and vessels on the floor.A photograph inside a white temple hall with a polished reddish-brown floor, where a group of devotees sits cross-legged facing a shrine. Several people in the foreground wear light blue shirts, a green salwar with a dupatta, and white kurtas. Flanking the entrance are two orange-robed figures, and a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes hangs on the back wall beside a golden statue. Ceiling fans, hanging lamps and a white pillared arcade complete the setting, with a dark night sky visible through the open side.Interior of a temple hall with white pillars and polished reddish floor. A man in white clothes with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged on a mat, hands folded in namaskar before an oil lamp. Several devotees in white sit with their backs to the camera facing him. Behind him stands a gold-trimmed throne bearing a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes seated in meditation with a mala. In the shrine behind, a deity murti in red and gold is adorned with garlands, flanked by two yellow-draped dvarapalaka statues. Bundled sticks lie on the floor near the lamp and a brass plate of offerings sits beside it.Interior of a white-pillared temple hall with a dark polished floor where a group of boys and young men sit cross-legged in rows. A standing man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands near the back, while a seated man in white with an orange shawl sits among them. An orange banner on the wall reads International Peace Day, and a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda sits on a stand beside a black deity murti and a small brass lamp. Offerings and a red cloth lie on the floor in front of the seated group.2006-09-21