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A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with terracotta-coloured walls. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and hands pressed in namaskar stands before a row of decorated metal deity murtis draped in white and red-orange garlands and red flower petals, with a blue cloth laid below. To the left, two men in white dhotis and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stand with trays and a kalasha-like offering, and more devotees in saffron and cream clothing watch from behind. Brass pots, bowls of yellow food offerings, potted plants and a lamp sit on a low table in the foreground, and a dark stone shrine sits to the right.

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December 23 20102010-12-23A temple puja scene in a red-walled hall at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. A shaved-headed man in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala stands centrally, reaching toward a row of metal deity murtis garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers, set on a red cloth over a blue silk cloth. Brass vessels with flowers and mango leaves sit before them. To the left, two priests in white dhotis with saffron borders hold offering plates, and a woman in a green sari and other devotees in white stand behind. A large deity murti in ornate gold-toned adornment and garlands is at the right edge. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam, and a clock hangs above.2010-12-23Temple ritual indoors in an orange-walled hall. A man in an orange saffron robe with long beaded malas and a shaved head stands at a raised platform, reaching toward several deity murtis draped in white and red garlands. Dressed in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, two priests stand left holding plates and offerings, with women in green and teal saris and white attire behind them. Brass kalasha vessels, a flower-decorated altar with teal cloth, brass lamps, bowls of yellow flowers and potted plants fill the foreground. A gold-carved throne sits at left and a black board with names hangs on the back wall. The priest-in-saffron's role is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A temple ritual in an open courtyard with orange-painted walls. In the centre, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands at a line of deity murtis draped in garlands, decorated with white and red flowers. He is reaching toward the figures, apparently offering or adjusting garlands. To the left, several people in white dhotis and white shawls with orange borders hold brass plates of offerings, and women in green and red sarees stand nearby. On the right, a large deity murti wears an orange cloth and ornate crown and headdress. Brass lamps, kalashas, flower petals and fruit offerings sit on the floor in the foreground, and a plaque on the back wall is visible.2010-12-23A temple courtyard with orange-painted walls during a puja. A shaven-headed man in a saffron/orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands centre, reaching toward a row of metal deity murtis draped with white and red garlands, one dressed in a red cloth. To the left, two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and jasmine garlands hold brass puja vessels, and a woman in a green sari with folded hands watches. Brass lamps, potted plants, flower offerings and a silver tray stand on the floor in front, with a blue cloth and orange cloth beneath the murtis. A standing deity figure with an ornate headdress stands at right. A wall plaque lists names on a dark board.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23November 01 20112011-11-01A photo of a temple shrine ritual in an open-air courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at the center, reaching toward a row of garlanded deity murtis and figures on a shrine platform draped in blue and orange cloth, with scattered red flowers. Several men in white dhotis with orange borders and a woman in a green sari stand behind, holding offering plates. Brass lamps, kalasha-like vessels, coconuts, and a plate of turmeric and offerings sit on the altar in front. The a person candidate is not visually established, as the central figure's appearance is not distinctive enough for a confident identification.2010-12-23Outdoor temple ritual in an orange-walled courtyard. A young priest in white dhoti with red-bordered shawl and gold necklace sits cross-legged on the floor, eyes closed, holding a rudraksha-style mala in his hands before a microphone. Brick fire-pit with grass offerings and brass vessels, oil lamps and a brass kalasha lie in front of him. To the right, a deity murti with orange silk and dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers stands beside a brass lamp. Behind, other white-clad priests and an orange-robed attendant sit in the background near a wall board listing names. No visible a person candidate is present.2010-11-12December 23 20102010-12-23A temple abhishekam scene in an orange-walled hall. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and a shawl, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and gold-accented neckwear, stands holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a gilded shrine. Two other priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand behind him, one holding a plate of offerings. The shrine holds a white-anointed deity murti with attendant figures in gold garments, set in an ornate gold arch with a gold pedestal; water and flower petals wet the floor. A printed board on the orange wall lists items, and a red-clothed deity is visible at the right. Three to four priests are visible, not a crowd.2011-11-01