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Photograph of an illuminated temple shrine with three ornate murtis (statues) on a golden stage. Left, a sage-like figure in a patterned shawl and layered beaded necklaces stands beside a red-and-yellow tassel garland. Centre, a deity murti in a white and silver embroidered cape and gold crown sits on a golden lion-like mount, flanked by carved elephant-headed pillars. Right, a figure in a bejewelled blue garment and tall crown sits beside a golden bird-like vehicle, with a silver and red tassel garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and two blurred people walk past in the foreground, one in orange clothing. A red placard reads Bhagwan Kapil Muni, with Hindi text below.

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A photograph of decorated deity murtis on an ornate golden temple stage, with a crowd of devotees in the foreground at the bottom edge. The central murti is a richly ornamented figure in a patterned shawl-like cape with a golden-orange skirt, seated on a throne-like base. Flanking it, a figure on the left wears a gold necklace and a sash-like cloth, and a reclining-style figure on the right wears a crown and garlands under a serpent-hooded canopy. Hanging tassels of red, orange, green, blue and white decorate the pillars. A red sign with Hindi text labels the left figure as Bhagwan Kapil Muni. Devotees' heads are visible at the bottom.2016-05-08May 03 20162016-05-03A decorated temple shrine with carved sandstone pillars, an arched pediment with carved figures, and a large dark-framed deity murti flanked by hanging tassel garlands in orange, red, green, white and navy. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and white shawl stands at the lower left, bare-chested, facing the shrine. Lamps and ornamented gold stand items surround the central murti, which wears a crown and a necklace of gold and beads. Carved lion figures flank the shrine on each side. The image shows shrine worship with the priest attending the murti.2016-04-24May 03 20162016-05-03May 03 20162016-05-03A photograph of a gold-decorated temple shrine with multiple deity murtis and a central Shiva lingam wrapped in a snake hood and garlanded with marigolds. A figure seen from behind, with long dark hair, orange clothing and a white and pink garland, stands before the shrine with hands folded in worship. A cameraperson at left films the scene. Golden lamps stand on either side, and gold-framed alcoves hold standing deity figures, with a seated figure in orange at right. The sanctum is lit by warm light and gold surfaces dominate.2017-01-01April 26 20202020-04-26A photograph of an ornate temple hall interior with several deity murtis displayed on raised pedestals. At the centre a seated deity murti wears a red and green garment and a golden crown, set before a gilded arch. To the right a larger deity murti in orange and teal-green silk with a crown and gold ornaments sits on a golden throne-like base. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor before the figures, and a red placard lies at the foot of the central murti. Carved reddish stone pillars and a painted pillar with bird motifs frame the scene, with an orange umbrella overhead. No physical people are visible.2016-07-03December 02 20142014-12-02November 22 20152015-11-22November 26 20142014-11-26A golden statue of a saint stands in an ornate shrine niche decorated with mirror-work and gilded carvings. The murti wears an orange-gold turban, a green and red patterned shawl, layered jewelled necklaces and a raised right hand in blessing. Flanking it are tiered multicoloured tassel hangings in red, orange, green, blue and white, a silver ceremonial shield, and brass oil lamps. Red placards in front read Bhagavan Paramahamsa Nithyananda and Presiding deity(ies) of Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru, Aadheenam. The statue is a depiction of a deity-like figure, not a living person.2016-05-03