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A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a forehead tilak and a white-marked arm, lifts a brass oil lamp with a flickering flame over a decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in orange and white flowers with a red rose at its base, set on a gold-edged tray. A second person in orange sari-style robes stands at right with hands joined, and brass kalasha pots sit on a stone ledge behind them. a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-bead necklace, with role of officiant performing aarti.

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July 21 20102010-07-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace holds a brass lamp with a lit flame over a decorated deity murti covered in white flowers and orange marigold garlands with a red flower. A tilak marks his forehead and a bare shoulder shows white paint. Behind him, a second figure in white stands partly visible, and at right another person in orange garments holds a brass pot. A brass kalasha and oil lamps sit on a stone ledge, and a golden tray with flowers is in the foreground. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja at a shrine. The flame and offerings are the focus.2010-07-21Outdoor ritual photograph at a temple courtyard. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, saffron-gold clothing and a long beaded garland sits on a yellow cloth with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside her, a shaven-headed young man in orange robes and a white tilak sits with hands folded, and a man with long hair in white dhoti and shawl kneels at right, also in prayer. A standing figure in orange cloth stands behind them. Brass plates with grains and flowers and small bowls sit on the cloth. Crowds of devotees in white watch from behind, and a pink temple wall with columns is visible.2010-12-29July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor shrine. A man with long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha-style mala necklace and a white sandalwood mark on his forehead sits on an orange cloth-covered seat, pouring water from a brass lamp-spouted vessel over a flower-decorated deity murti set on a gold-ornamented platform. Orange-robed attendants stand nearby, one holding a brass pot. A brass kalasha and oil lamps sit on a stone ledge behind, with a red iron gate and greenery in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated performing the abhishekam, shown by his long hair, saffron robes and mala, with the cues of a presiding ritual role.2010-07-21May 27 20132013-05-27July 09 20092009-07-09July 02 20042004-07-02Photograph of a puja at an indoor temple setting. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits cross-legged and touches a tiered golden sri yantra meru structure on a wooden stand. Beside him, a second saffron-robed man in glasses and a red headband holds a silver tray with a small lamp and ritual vessels. A third man in orange robes is seated at the left edge. Behind them are a golden deity murti, a brass oil lamp stand, a red and gold draped backdrop and garlands of pink and white flowers. Flowers and brass vessels rest on the floor in front. Visible text reads 'Nithyananda Paramashivam' and '' in the image corner2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual in progress outdoors under a canopy, with an audience seated on mats behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits cross-legged at centre, reaching toward a silver tray of offerings held by a second man in orange robes with a red tilak on his forehead; a microphone stands between them. A small brass lamp with a flame and a flower-decorated kalasha are visible at the lower right, along with a bowl of yellow liquid and a fire pit with flames at the bottom edge. To the left a shaved-headed man in orange and a striped sash sits with a rudraksha mala. Behind, a cameraman with a tripod and many seated devotees in orange, white and yellow clothing sit, some playing wind instruments. A white fan stands at the top centre. The scene suggests a puja or homa with offerings.2009-07-09May 27 20132013-05-27July 03 20082008-07-03