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A photograph of a gilded bronze Shiva and Parvati pair murti on a stage. The Shiva figure holds a trident and other implements in multiple hands while a flame-lit lamp is offered from the left by a hand at the edge of the frame. Beside the statues, a man in an orange turban, orange robe and red flower garland sits holding a mobile phone. Behind them a banner shows an orange-turbaned portrait and Tamil lettering. A woman and a man at the right edge sit with hands folded, and a woman in white is partly visible. Tented white ceiling overhead.

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May 05 20152015-05-05A photograph of a ritual on a covered stage with a red banner reading Tamil script above. A bald priest in white dhoti on the left extends a lit oil lamp toward two large gold-finished deity murtis, one multi-armed male form with a crown and one standing female form. Between them stands a seated person in saffron-orange robes, a red-orange headwear and multiple flower garlands, with an orange shawl over the shoulders; the page's a person cues are a crown-like headwear and orange garments but his face is not clearly identifiable, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate. Around the stage stand several people in white and saffron: a man in orange robe with a rudraksha-style necklace, men in white shirts, and women in saris including a green one at right.2012-04-06Photograph of two gilded bronze deity murtis standing on a raised golden pedestal during an abhishekam-style ritual. The left figure has four arms, a crown with crescent, and holds a trident-like staff and a flame-like object. The right figure wears a flowing dhoti-like garment and a tall crown, and its hand is raised in a blessing gesture; both are coated in wet oil or liquid. Behind them a seated person in orange robes, an orange turban and a red-and-white flower garland holds a small object, possibly a phone, in their hands; the appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity. To the left stands a man in a white shirt with his hands folded in reverence, and a partially visible person in the far left edge. A white tent ceiling and a banner with Tamil script form the background.2012-04-06Night outdoor ritual at a temple-style stage. In the foreground, two gilded metal murti statues stand on a golden tray: a male deity holding a trident and a flower-like emblem with one hand raised, and a female figure in a red sari holding a small lamp. A priest in orange-red dhoti at left holds a lit oil lamp (deepam) and a vessel, with smoke rising behind him. Behind the statues, a large orange-toned banner shows a smiling elder in an orange turban. A figure in saffron/orange robes, with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned throne with ornate gold trim, hands together in a teaching or greeting gesture. Orange and yellow garlands hang on the stage edges.2011-12-08Two gilded bronze murti statues stand side by side in a temple setting with warm golden light behind them. The left figure is a four-armed standing deity with a tall crown, trident-like emblem and necklaces, holding a damaru-like object and a flame-topped staff. The right figure is a female deity with a tiered crown and jewelry, wearing a reddish-orange drape, with one hand raised in a gesture. At the left edge, a partially visible person in white dhoti and a golden-bordered shawl stands with hands extended toward the statues, performing ritual worship. A blurred red and gold backdrop with decorative panels fills the background.2015-05-05Outdoor evening satsang at night under an orange and white canopy. A man in orange robes on the left holds a flame toward a brass deity murti of a standing four-armed figure with a crown, beside a dark statue of a cobra. Behind them a seated figure in orange clothing with a crown and flower garlands sits on a gold throne with hands folded in greeting, flanked by marigold garlands. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait with Tamil text, and a lit illuminated tower stands at right. The scene resembles an aarti offering during a meditation satsang.2012-01-08A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress. In the foreground, a bare arm holding a silver vessel pours liquid over two golden deity murti; the taller figure, with a crown and raised hands holding a trident-like staff and a lotus, stands beside a smaller female murti wearing a necklace. Behind them, a seated man in an orange-saffron robe, orange turban and a red-and-white flower garland sits in front of a golden arch. A man in a white shirt and a second figure in orange stand at the left edge. Tamil text is printed on the backdrop above.2012-04-06 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08Evening outdoor puja at a satsang stage under an orange canopy. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes and a gold-bordered dhoti holds up a lit oil lamp with his right hand. Two gilded metal deity figures stand on a gold-trimmed pedestal, one holding a flower and the other a raised hand, with a brass pot and offerings of banana leaf in front. Behind them, a backdrop shows a large painted portrait of a smiling face in an orange turban beside the Tamil banner 'பரமஹம்ஸ நித்தியானந்தர் ஏழாம்' with the word 'தியான சத்சங்கம்' (Dhyana Satsangam, meditation satsang). Several devotees in white shirts and sarees stand behind the stage, one in dark maroon, and a figure in the centre wears a garland and a gold-and-red ornate seat. A few more people in white are visible at the right edge.2012-01-08A night-time outdoor satsang set under an orange and white canopy. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes and a bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp toward two gilded metal murtis of a standing deity, one with a trident and one smaller figure, on a gold-trimmed base decorated with flower garlands. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a smiling portrait, and a seated figure in saffron robes with hands folded sits on a golden throne draped in marigold and rose garlands. A banner with Tamil text runs across the top. Partially visible devotees in white sit at the lower left.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of an evening devotional event under an orange and gold canopy. In the left foreground a priest in orange robes and orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp aloft with his right arm, a bangle on his wrist. Two gilded metal deity murtis stand on a gold-decorated platform in front, with a banana leaf offering and small brass vessels at their base. Behind them a seated figure in a red garland and orange-gold ceremonial clothing sits with hands joined near a large ornate throne-like seat. Devotees in white shirts, a woman in a green sari, and others crowd around a white draped barrier. A large banner behind shows a portrait and Tamil script reading the event name.2012-01-08