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A photograph of a festive stage decorated for a celebration, with a large arrangement of pink carnations, white carnations and pink and white lilies in the foreground, plus yellow chrysanthemum-like blooms at the lower left. Behind the flowers, a figure in orange-red robes stands under a draped peach and orange satin canopy, holding a small object near the chest. Golden and orange marigold-style garlands hang on the right, and a golden deity murti or ornamental form is partly visible beneath the canopy. Warm stage lighting illuminates the drapery.

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October 30 20112011-10-30August 14 20172017-08-14January 01 20092009-01-01Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or chariot covered in white, orange, red and pink garlands and gold-toned tassels. A man in a saffron and cream dhoti with bare chest and bead necklaces grips a tall silver trident staff at the left edge. Beside him a seated figure wearing a dark crown-like headpiece, orange-red garment and a yellow-orange garland sits on a gold carved throne-like seat, hand raised in blessing. Bright lights illuminate the arch of marigold and jasmine garlands. a person is seated on the decorated throne, identified by the crown, garland and ornate seat, while the trident bearer is an attendant or priest.2016-03-07A photograph of a temple shrine during ritual worship. On the left, a man with a shaved head wears an orange-saffron garment and a beaded necklace, holding a brass bell and a small brass vessel while performing a lamp or incense offering. Ornate golden umbrellas with yellow and magenta tassels hang overhead. At right, a tall deity murti stands in front of a dense arch of white, red, pink and yellow flower garlands, with a green cloth draped below and a trident-like staff beside it. Smoke drifts through the dim scene, and a white fur-like cushion lies on a red velvet seat in the foreground.2011-10-30A temple ritual scene with a standing man in a rust-brown dhoti and wrap, wearing a long red and yellow flower garland, a gold rudraksha mala and gold chain necklaces, and gold armlets; he has long dark hair and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and stands with hands folded at chest level. Behind him are large gilt metal deity figures with raised hands, one holding a trident-like implement, draped in multicoloured flower garlands. In front, a white flower arch frames a white-and-red decorated murti or bust wearing a red turban, with green and gold ornaments hanging above, surrounded by marigold and rose garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge.A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, with a large banner of red and yellow flower letters reading "NITHYANANDAM" across its roof. Beneath the canopy, a deity murti is adorned with garlands and stands beside brass oil lamps on a flower-draped platform. A woman in a saffron-orange garment with dark curly hair stands at the shrine, reaching toward the deity. Maroon curtains frame the sides. Several people in white clothing and a camera operator stand at the right edge, and a few trees and a clear blue sky fill the background.2007-01-01A photograph of a night-time temple-style ritual beside a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, pink, white and yellow flowers arranged in an arch. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands at left, reaching toward the decorated murti. Nearby a golden staff or spear leans against a white fur-covered seat draped in green cloth and a maroon cushion, with a yellow fringed canopy overhead. Golden lamps and a green tassel complete the setting. The man wears clothing in orange and a bead mala, but his appearance alone does not clearly establish an identity, so he is described by role as a ritual officiant.2011-10-30A photograph of a decorated stage set for a satsang. A single figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a canopy above, a gold crown-like finial and a garland of flowers, and is seated with hands folded in namaste. The figure wears a light blue and cream embroidered garment and appears to have long dark hair. The throne is framed by draped silver and orange fabric, a floral garland arch across the top with marigolds and pink blooms, and vases of lilies and flowers at the sides. A blue backdrop surrounds the stage.2008-12-27August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a shrine decorated with marigold, jasmine and multicolored flower garlands, with red velvet drapes at the sides. Inside, a seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair sits with palms joined in prayer on a wooden chair beside a brass lamp. Behind him, a large ornate deity murti with a crown and a second adorned murti are garlanded with flowers and marigolds. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand in front, and a hand holds a lit lamp at the left edge.2007-01-01May 25 20132013-05-25