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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large white-and-red deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, decorated with yellow marigold garlands, flanked by smaller figures including an elephant-headed deity and a lion. Two priests stand at right: one in white dhoti with tripundra markings holds a puja plate, and a man in a green and red silk garment with a red shawl holds an aarti or offering tray. Another man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind them. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a small fire-pit or offering platform sits in front. A sign reading 'Nithyananda Temple' is visible at upper left and a poster with Kannada text and photos hangs in the background.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a large white-and-red deity murti of a multi-armed goddess in red and white, flanked by smaller figures, with yellow marigold garlands draped over the figures and a lion mount in front. Brass oil lamps stand at left and centre, and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits on the ground near a stone platform with flower offerings. Three men perform puja: a standing man in a green and yellow dhoti with a red shawl lifts a yellow flower toward the deities, while a man in white dhoti holds a brass plate and another man in orange stands at right holding a plate. An orange-draped figure stands at left. Signboards for a temple and a 'Meet the Master' notice are visible on the wall behind, under a corrugated roof.2011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06Photo of a devotional puja at a shrine with a large decorated deity murti of Goddess Durga in white and silver ornaments, red garment, and yellow marigold garlands, flanked by smaller figures and a lion mount. A woman in a green sari with red border kneels and offers at the murti; a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered cloth and a gold necklace holds a tray of offerings. Orange fabric hangs on the left, brass oil lamps stand near the base, and a readable banner reads Guru Dhyanam / MEET the Master. A black ring structure and a metal fire pit sit in the foreground.2011-10-06Photo of a Durga-form deity murti decorated with yellow marigold garlands, standing in a shrine with a white ornate halo and a lion mount, flanked by smaller murtis including an elephant-headed figure and a green-faced deity. In the foreground, a man in a green dhoti and green shawl stands with palms joined in prayer. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti holds a puja plate, and a man in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a flaming aarti lamp. A brass oil lamp stands on the left beside a saffron-draped figure, and kalasha pots wrapped in netting sit at the base with flower petals and a brass vessel. A small sign reads Temple, and a banner with Kannada text hangs at the back.2011-10-06Photograph of a temple puja before a large white-and-red goddess murti with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded in yellow marigolds, flanked by smaller deity figures including an elephant-headed figure and a lion. A devotee in a green dhoti and shawl stands with palms joined in prayer near the image. Two priests in white dhotis with orange-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas stand nearby; one holds a brass plate of offerings and another a plate with a lamp. In front, brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand and woven baskets of offerings sit on the floor. A saffron cloth hangs over a figure on the left, and a tin roof and a banner reading TEMPLE appear above. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance.2011-10-06A large decorated Durga murti with multiple arms stands on a lion mount before a white ornamental backdrop, garlanded with yellow marigolds. Smaller deity figures flank it, and a green-skinned figure with a sword stands beside the lion. In the foreground a woman in a green sari with a red border bends forward to offer something at the shrine, while a brass oil lamp stands at left beside an orange cloth draped over a stand. Woven baskets with offerings and a brass kalasha-like vessel sit before the murti. Signboards behind read Nithyanandeshwara Temple and a photo panel. No a person candidate is visible.2011-10-06A photograph of a Durga murti on a blue-and-white base, with a multi-armed goddess in red garments and a white fan-shaped halo, flanked by smaller figures, a lion mount, and yellow marigold garlands. At right, a person in a green sari with a red border stands at the murti, adjusting or offering at its base. At left, a brass oil lamp stands before a figure draped in orange cloth. Small woven baskets of offerings sit in the foreground beside brass vessels and flower petals. Behind is a wall with a poster and a 'MEET the Master' sign, and the top shows an overhead banner reading Sri Jeshwara Temple.2011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06A large murti of the goddess Durga with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded in yellow marigolds, stands on a painted blue plinth above a lion mount, flanked by smaller murtis of Ganesha, Lakshmi and other deities. A priest in a green silk dhoti and red-bordered shawl stands at right performing puja. Offerings of fruit, banana leaves and brass lamps sit in the foreground, and a saffron cloth hangs over a stair at left. Signboards mention Nithyanandeshwara Temple and show framed photographs.2011-10-06Outdoor ritual puja at a temple shrine under a corrugated roof, with a large white-and-silver framed murti of a multi-armed goddess with a gold-and-white crown, wearing yellow marigold garlands. Smaller figures of a deity with a lion, a green-faced figure and a pink figure with an elephant head sit before her, decorated with garlands. Three men perform the worship: a central man in a green dhoti and shawl holds a silver object up to the murti; a man in white dhoti with gold border holds a brass plate with offerings and a rudraksha-style necklace; a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes holds a plate of flowers and fruit. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like pot and wicker-wrapped vessels stand in front, with a saffron cloth draped on the left. Banners and a sign reading TEMPLE are visible behind.2011-10-06Outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof beside a large white-and-silver decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess in a red sari, flanked by smaller figures garlanded with yellow marigold strands. A man in a green and red dhoti is performing an aarti-style offering with a lamp while a bare-chested assistant in white dhoti and gold necklace holds a puja plate. On the right, a man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a plate with offerings and stands near a fire-pit area. Brass oil lamps and banana-leaf offerings sit in the foreground, and a red throne is visible at the right edge. Palm trees and a poster with text appear in the background.2011-10-06