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A photograph of an outdoor puja under a white canopy with a pink draped backdrop and yellow cloth covering the altar. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the altar; the taller one in an orange top raises a hand, while the other in an orange dhoti wears a gold chain. A framed photograph of a seated man in saffron robes and a long mala sits at centre, flanked by garlanded deity murtis and a figure in red and gold attire, with marigold and yellow garlands. Rangoli designs and scattered petals lie on the ground.

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December 23 20092009-12-23A photograph of a temple sanctum with a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace standing at right, bending forward and placing his hand on the forehead of a second man in orange robes and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace at centre, who has white tilak marks on his forehead. Behind them a bare-chested figure in orange and a tray of white powder is held by a hand from below at the bottom edge. Left of centre stand deity murtis in gold ornaments, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a dark cylindrical object like a shivalinga or peetha. Warm light falls on beige stone ceilings and a red drape hangs at right.2009-12-16January 01 20172017-01-01September 16 20122012-09-16November 29 20112011-11-29January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with orange and red drapes and marigold garlands. Behind the scene stands a deity murti of a seated couple on a white bull, with a golden kalasha and oil lamps before it. In front, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in saffron robes, garlanded in red and yellow flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and a flower garland, stands with palms pressed together in greeting beside the portrait. To the right, a man in orange clothing holds a tall staff. A red cushioned seat sits to the left.2009-12-27July 02 20142014-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaded outdoor pavilion with a colourful geometric star-patterned cloth backdrop. On the left, a man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe stands with his palms joined in prayer, facing a white-covered table. On the table, a framed photograph garlanded with pink and orange flowers stands beside brass oil lamps, a tray, and a bowl of offerings. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a pink flower garland stands at the table, extending a hand toward the framed picture. To the right, a smiling person in white garments with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. A partly visible orange cloth lies in the lower right corner.2010-02-17A photograph of a ritual at a temple, with a golden-framed shrine behind. A deity murti seated on a purple cushioned throne is dressed in orange silk and jewellery, with a face decorated with a crown and gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers wrap the throne. A standing sannyasi in saffron/orange robes raises his arm and scatters petals or flowers over the murti. To the left, a priest in orange dhoti and shawl with gold chains holds a golden tray with a red cloth, while another man in white stands beside him. Yellow petals fall in the air.2010-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23January 25 20092009-01-25