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A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with garlands in yellow, orange, white, pink and purple, with a banner reading Nithyanandam across the top. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair stands on a raised platform holding a lit flame toward the deities inside, which include a crowned figure and a companion image adorned with flower garlands. Deep red velvet drapes frame the shrine, and a few people in white clothes stand at the right edge near the crowd. Trees and a blue sky form the background.

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Outdoor 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.2007-01-01A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with a marigold and jasmine garland banner reading "NITHYANANDAM" in red letters. Beneath it, a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron garment stands on a raised platform and raises a lit lamp toward a deity murti draped in flower garlands, with a maroon velvet curtain on each side. Several people in white clothes stand at the right edge near a tent, and a small stone bench and garlanded pillars frame the shrine. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti at an open-air shrine.2007-01-01A photograph of an ornate flower-decorated shrine canopy with a banner reading "Nithyanandam" in red letters over marigold and jasmine garlands. Inside, a deity murti is adorned with garlands and stands beneath the canopy. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long curly hair stands at the left side of the shrine, facing the deity and near a brass lamp stand. Red velvet drapes frame the shrine, and white-clad attendants stand at the right edge among trees under a clear sky.2007-01-01A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, with a large banner of red and yellow flower letters reading "NITHYANANDAM" across its roof. Beneath the canopy, a deity murti is adorned with garlands and stands beside brass oil lamps on a flower-draped platform. A woman in a saffron-orange garment with dark curly hair stands at the shrine, reaching toward the deity. Maroon curtains frame the sides. Several people in white clothing and a camera operator stand at the right edge, and a few trees and a clear blue sky fill the background.2007-01-01Outdoor photograph of a flower-decorated shrine topped by a banner reading NITHYANANDAM in red letters on yellow and white marigold and jasmine garlands. Inside the canopied mandapam, a deity murti is adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, with a brass oil lamp and offerings on a platform. Dark red velvet curtains hang at the sides. A standing figure in an orange robe with long, swept-back hair, with bare arms, stands at the left of the shrine, facing the deity, which appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene. Other people in white clothes stand at the lower right edge, and trees and blue sky fill the background.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01A 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.2007-01-01An outdoor photograph of a flower-decorated open shrine topped by a banner reading "NITHYANANDAM" in red letters on a yellow and white floral arch. Inside the shrine, a deity murti stands adorned with garlands, with brass lamps and offerings in front. A figure in an orange robe stands at the left edge beside the shrine, with dark red and maroon drapes framing the structure. On the right, several people in white dhotis and shirts stand near the shrine, and a man in a light shirt holds a camera. Trees and blue sky are behind the shrine.2007-01-01An outdoor shrine canopy decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, a flower-garland arch reading NITHYANANDAM above it, and maroon curtains at the sides. Inside stand deity murtis draped in flower garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha in front. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, loose hair stands at the left side of the shrine, leaning toward the deities and touching a brass object, a probable puja action. Two people in white clothes stand at the right edge, and a camera operator is visible at the far right. Tall trees stand behind the shrine.2007-01-01An outdoor photograph of a temple shrine (Nithyanandam) decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with red velvet curtains draped at the sides. Inside the shrine, a deity murti is adorned with flower garlands and an oil lamp stands before it. A robed figure in an orange-saffron garment and a shaved head bends toward the shrine from the left, while a man in a white dhoti and orange-trimmed shawl stands at the left edge. To the right, several men in white kurtas and dhotis and a cameraman with a camera on a tripod watch the ceremony. Trees and bright daylight frame the scene.2007-01-01A decorated temple shrine outdoors under trees, framed by red velvet curtains and strings of marigold and white jasmine garlands in red, yellow and purple. Above the shrine, a flower-covered arch bears the painted word a person. Inside, a deity murti adorned with garlands and a flower-decked figure stands on a garlanded pedestal. A man in an orange cloth kneels at the left of the shrine beside brass lamps and ritual vessels. On the right, a few people in white clothes stand near a multicoloured umbrella. The scene suggests a festive puja or abhishekam.2007-01-01Outdoor 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.2007-01-01