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A flower-decorated shrine canopy at an outdoor temple with a banner of red and yellow flower letters reading partly in Latin script. Garlands of marigold, jasmine and rose hang in red, yellow, purple and white bands on the pillars and along the platform. Inside the shrine, a deity murti stands draped in garlands, with a silver kalasha and brass oil lamps before it. A single person in an orange garment with gold border, long dark hair, stands at the left, holding a lamp toward the deity, possibly performing aarti. Rows of small brass bowls with offerings cover the ground in front. Maroon velvet curtains frame the sides.

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands and draped red and yellow fabric. Inside the shrine stand two deity murtis adorned with flower garlands, with brass oil lamps and offerings in front. A person in an orange robe with bare, curly grey hair stands at the left, holding a lit flame toward the deities in an aarti-like gesture. Below, rows of many small plates of offerings cover a white cloth across the ground. Two men in white clothing are partly visible at the edges. A flower-decorated sign arches above the shrine with partly legible red lettering.2007-01-01A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in orange, yellow, white and magenta, with maroon velvet drapes on the sides. A banner over the shrine reads NITHYANANDAM in red letters on a flower-covered canopy. Inside, a deity murti stands adorned with flower garlands. A person in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back hair stands on a small wooden platform at the left, holding a lamp toward the murti; the figure appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance, with a ritual role of performing puja. Brass oil lamps and offering plates flank the shrine, and a large field of silver offering dishes covered in plastic fills the ground in front. Two seated people in white are visible at the far right edge.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands and hanging floral strands. A seated figure with long curly dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and sits before a deity murti draped in garlands, with a large murti of a deity behind, framed by a yellow and green painted backdrop. Rows of brass oil lamps and small offering bowls line the stone platform and floor, with a flower and leaf rangoli design at the front. A second orange-robed person kneels at the right edge, and a red curtain hangs at the side. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so the figure is described by role only.2008-01-01Outdoor temple shrine richly decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, with a large red and yellow floral lettering arch reading Nithyanandham above. A figure in an orange sari, with long dark hair, stands at the center leaning toward a pair of ornate deity murtis adorned with gold jewelry and garlands, placing a garland or offering. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at the shrine, one holding a tray, and another in white dhoti stands at the right. An older woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left with palms joined. Maroon velvet drapes frame the shrine, and a chalk kolam decorates the ground. Watermarked photograph.2007-01-01A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, topped by a floral arch spelling NITHYANANDAM in yellow and white blossoms. Inside the open pavilion stands a deity murti draped in flower garlands, with brass oil lamps on either side. A person in a long orange robe with long dark hair stands at the left edge of the shrine, reaching toward the offerings. Dark red velvet drapes frame the sides. Outside, to the right, a few people in white clothes and a colourful striped umbrella are visible under trees.2007-01-01A seated figure in long swept-back dark hair and saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a stone platform before a richly decorated murti of a deity. The deity wears a tall orange-and-gold crown, layered garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and a gold-coloured ornamental backdrop. Brass puja vessels, bananas and a kalasha with a green leaf sit on the platform. Flower-garland pillars and marigold strands frame the scene under a stone pavilion with a painted yellow-and-blue cloud backdrop. Whether the seated figure is a person is an appearance-based judgement only.2008-01-01Outdoor photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a garlanded deity murti seated at the centre, flanked by two standing figures, under a canopy draped with marigold and white jasmine garlands in red, yellow, pink and white. A figure in orange ochre robes and long swept-back hair stands at the left edge of the shrine, leaning over the platform with a ritual item in hand, consistent with a person performing puja; the figure's long hair and orange garment are the distinguishing cues. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the platform, with red and white garland drapes hanging from its base. A banner reading Nithyananda is strung above. At the right, a row of seated devotees in white and cream clothing sit under colourful striped umbrellas, and a few more people stand at the far right edge.2007-01-01A photograph of a flower-decorated temple shrine at an outdoor festival. Marigold and jasmine garlands and yellow and red flower strings frame a shrine holding two gold-coloured deity murtis, with a red-and-gold silk backdrop. A woman in an orange sari stands at the shrine, placing a garland on the murtis. A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left, and men in white dhoti and shirt and saffron-trimmed shawl stand around the shrine, one holding a camera at right. Rangoli designs decorate the ground below. A painted banner across the top reads in red letters with flowers around it.2007-01-01Outdoor shrine decorated with a dense canopy of marigold and white jasmine garlands bearing the red and yellow word NITHYANANDAM across the top. Inside, a deity murti with a crown and garlands is adorned with flowers, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel before it. A figure in an orange-saffron garment with long hair stands at the left, raising a lamp toward the deity in an aarti gesture. Dark red velvet drapes frame the shrine. To the right, several people in white dhotis and white garments stand with folded hands, and a photographer is visible. Trees and blue sky are behind.2007-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copies