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A woman in a rust-red draped top and gold-bordered wrap performs aarti with a flaming lamp before a shrine. A large framed portrait of a long-haired man in white robes, garlanded with red flowers and peacock feathers, is set in a red-and-white shrine. Below, a red-clad deity murti stands on a red-draped platform, surrounded by framed pictures, brass bells and a small lamp. Two women on the right, in cream and red-gold silk saris, stand with palms pressed together in prayer. A sign reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Tharamangalam, and the scene is a devotional shrine ceremony.

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June 23 20142014-06-23June 23 20142014-06-23 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesA shrine alcove with a framed devotional image above a small statue of a seated figure in saffron-red robes with a gold-trimmed shawl, a red-and-white flower garland, and a gold crown-like headpiece, flanked by peacock feather fans. A woman in a red sari with a bare-backed blouse and a flower-decorated bun stands at left with her back to the camera, while devotees with folded palms stand at right. Red and white garlands drape the shrine, with small framed pictures, a kumkum-marked brass lamp, and a sign reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Tharamangalam.2013-06-23 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23A woman in a rust-red sari with gold border stands at left with her back to the camera, one arm extended to touch a framed picture garlanded with red and white flowers. Beside her, a woman in white sari with red border presses her palms together in namaste and smiles. In the shrine, a small seated figurine in red and gold robes with a gold crown, rudraksha beads and red flower garlands sits before the framed image, with peacock feathers placed behind, a brass lamp, and small framed photos. A printed sign reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Tharamangalam. The tiled wall and wooden pillars frame the shrine. Two people are visible.2013-06-23 +1 copiesA woman in an orange-red sari with gold borders stands at the left, reaching toward a shrine to a seated figure. The central element is a seated statue wearing a red and gold garment, a red head cloth, a rudraksha mala and a red flower garland, its right hand raised in blessing. Behind it hangs a framed image on a pale yellow background, and peacock-feather fans and red flower garlands decorate the shrine. A small brass oil lamp and framed portraits sit at the base. A printed sign at the lower right reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Tharamangalam. This is a photo of a home shrine puja.2014-06-23A photograph of a shrine room with dark tiled walls. A bare-chested man in a rust-red and orange-striped dhoti and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold arm bands stands at left, smiling and looking toward the shrine. Behind him a framed picture shows a deity-like figure within a red heart motif, flanked by peacock feathers and a red-and-white flower garland. In front sits a small seated figure dressed in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and red flower garlands, its hand raised in blessing. Small framed photographs, a pink-bordered picture, a brass lamp and a bowl of flowers surround it. A partly visible person in white and another shaved head appear at the right and bottom edge. A printed sign at right is labelled as the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Tharamangalam. The man's rudraksha mala and arm bands are visible cues, but the image does not establish a firm identity.2013-06-23 +1 copiesDevotees perform worship before an altar framed by a pink quilted canopy and brown tiled wall with carved wooden pillars. At centre, a large framed portrait stands above a red-cushioned seat holding a small figure dressed in red and gold with a red garland and crown; the framed image is garlanded with red and white flowers and peacock feathers flank it. A woman in an orange-red blouse stands at left with her back to the camera, a woman in a white sari with red border kneels at right, and a man in white with orange shawl bends forward at far right. Trays, framed prints and a sign are on the altar.2013-06-23 +2 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23A woman in a rust-orange sari with bare back and gold bangles performs aarti with a brass multi-wick oil lamp before a home shrine. A framed photograph of a seated figure in white with a garland and rose-red backdrop hangs on the dark tiled wall, decorated with a red and white flower garland and peacock feathers. Below, a small statue in a red robe and gold crown wears a red flower garland, with framed portraits and a sign reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Tharamangalam. A shaved-headed person in the lower left foreground watches. Pink quilted fabric lines the top of the shrine.2014-06-23