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A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a stone-pillared canopy and carved stonework. Inside the shrine stand two deity murti adorned with garlands, with a large ornate golden arch behind them. In front is an empty red velvet armchair with an orange cushion and footstool, and beside it a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a mala necklace, also garlanded in orange and marigold. Orange curtains hang at the sides, decorative striped cloth banners flank the shrine, and brass lamp stands and a bowl are arranged on the platform. No physical people are visible.

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Photograph of a stone temple shrine with a golden arched niche housing a deity murti of a seated couple, one figure in red with a trident and one in gold crown with pink drapery, garlanded with flower garlands. In front stands a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on a red-cushioned chair, a figure in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala, draped in a yellow and purple garland. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with orange cloth hangings and decorative textile banners at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2010-01-13A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a stone-carved temple structure, draped in orange cloth panels on either side and roofed with a white canopy. Garlands of yellow and white marigolds hang across the front of the shrine. At the centre is a pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and one in a teal and red garment, with brass lamps arranged before them. In front stands a red-cushioned chair draped with flower garlands, holding a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with long hair, labelled as a portrait. A small red mat lies on the ground, and a decorative brass pot sits to the right. No people are visible in the shrine area.2009-12-29December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a stone shrine canopy with orange curtains hung on the sides and a deity murti of a seated couple decorated with garlands in red, yellow and purple flowers. In front, a red-cushioned chair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes and a beaded mala, also garlanded, and a brass oil lamp burns on the right. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30A photograph of an open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche backed by red. Inside stands a deity murti, a male and female pair with a crown and jewelled ornaments, wearing yellow and blue draped garments and garlanded with orange and red flower strands. In front is an ornate gold and red throne-style chair holding a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in meditation. Orange curtains with decorative borders hang at the sides, and a small table with offerings sits to the left. No physical people are visible.2010-02-20A photograph of an outdoor shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched golden niche housing a deity murti pair of a male and female figure, one in red and orange garments and crown, the other in pink and red, adorned with yellow and red garlands. Orange curtains hang at the sides, decorated with colourful woven bands. In front, a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned chair draped with a marigold garland, with an orange cloth on a small table below. A single white-clad attendant stands near the shrine base. Brass lamps line the altar.2010-01-13A photograph of an empty ornate shrine with a golden arched canopy and carved grey stone pillars, set open to a garden. Inside, a deity murti of a goddess in gold and yellow garments, with a red background, stands above a golden throne. In front of the throne sits a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation. Brass lamps flank the shrine, orange drapes hang at the sides, and a small offering tray with fruit and flowers sits on a low golden stand. No physical people are present.2011-08-10A shrine scene with a stone temple structure framing a deity murti of a seated divine couple adorned with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps and small figures. In front, a red velvet armchair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a white beaded mala, hands in mudra, seated before a rock backdrop, draped with a red flower garland. Orange and red curtains hang at the sides and orange cloths lie on the floor. No physical people are visible; the portrait is a depiction of an identified candidate only by printed caption context, not visibly labelled.2010-12-14A temple shrine with a stone canopy hung with orange cloth curtains and colourful woven panels. Inside, a golden deity murti with a crown and blue-and-yellow garment stands beside a second deity figure, both garlanded with marigold strands. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style offering sit on the stone platform. In front, a framed photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes seated cross-legged with a rudraksha mala is set on a red velvet chair draped with an orange cloth. A single person in orange robes stands at right, facing the photograph. The shrine is outdoors with greenery behind.2009-12-02December 20 20092009-12-20A photograph of a temple shrine under an open canopy with red columns and orange curtains. A stone deity murti pair stands in the arched niche, adorned with yellow and blue garlands, with brass lamps on either side. In front of the shrine, a framed portrait labelled with a garland shows a seated man in orange robes and beads, set on a maroon chair with a silver kalasha-like vessel and yellow flower garland at the base. A single man in orange robes stands at the left of the shrine. Stone walls and trees surround the structure.2009-12-05A stone shrine with a gilded arch houses a deity murti pair, a richly dressed goddess with a crown and a male figure, both garlanded with yellow and multicolour flower garlands. An orange-clad woman devotee stands at right with hands folded in prayer before the shrine. In front, a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes with a mala and beads rests on a red-and-gold chair draped with orange cloth, garlanded with white flowers. A brass lamp with a flame burns at lower right, and orange curtains and striped red posts frame the open-air shrine.2009-12-16