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A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, holding a tiered silver aarti lamp with lit wicks toward a shrine. Behind him stands a framed portrait of a bearded man in an orange turban against a golden throne-like backdrop, flanked by two multi-armed deity murti in orange and red dhotis with gold ornaments. Red carpet, golden standing lamps and pastel pillars frame the shrine. Only the priest is a physical person in the foreground, with a partial figure in orange behind him. Mala beads hang from his neck and bangles adorn his wrist.

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A photo of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti-style garment seen from behind, holding a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp lit with flames toward a shrine. The shrine is decorated with painted pillars in pink, green and gold, with two standing deity murtis flanking a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange cloth set within a golden canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on a red carpeted floor. The priest appears to be performing aarti.2014-04-22A photograph of a temple shrine during an aarti. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on his arms and face holds a tiered silver lamp with many lit flames. Behind him, two orange-robed devotees sit on the red floor. The shrine has painted pillars and two standing dvarapala figures with golden crowns and gold ornaments. At the centre is a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, set above a gold throne. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and the priest's appearance does not qualify him as the candidate, so his identity is left unsure.2014-04-10April 04 20142014-04-04A photograph inside a temple shrine with red carpet and painted pillars. In the foreground, a bald man in a rust-red robe and rudraksha beads, seen from behind, holds a tiered silver aarti lamp with lit flames. Two seated boys in white and saffron sit to the left. Behind the shrine, two gilded deity murti flank a framed portrait of a man in an orange turban and saffron robe, labelled as a portrait. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides. Only the three visible people are counted. The priest is a presumed candidate only by setting, so the appearance is too uncertain to name him.2014-04-04February 14 20142014-02-14A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha malas around his neck and wrists, kneels with his back to the camera and holds a golden multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti) lit with flames. Ahead, a shrine room with painted columns and two multi-armed deity murti flank the entrance. Inside, a framed portrait labelled with a printed name sits on a golden throne-like altar surrounded by small brass oil lamps, garlands and string lights. A second woman in red-orange clothing sits on the red carpet at left, bending forward. The scene is an aarti being offered at the shrine.2014-06-03A shaved-headed priest in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands with his back to the camera, holding a tiered silver aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps before a temple shrine. Two painted deity statues with multiple arms and red and green dhotis flank the shrine, and a framed portrait of a man in an orange turban hangs in the centre. A second robed attendant in orange kneels at left beside brass lamps and puja offerings on a red carpet.2014-02-14April 04 20142014-04-04A shaved-headed devotee in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala performs aarti with a tiered brass lamp holding many lit oil lamps, seen from behind. In front stands a shrine with two gold-and-red painted guardian figures with raised hands holding staffs, flanked by brass standing lamps. At the centre a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in an orange turban, set on a gold throne. Other seated devotees in white sit at the sides, and the warm-toned hall is hung with bells and decorated with pink and green columns.2013-08-02A photograph inside a temple hall with blue walls, ornate pillars in red, orange and green, and a tiled white floor. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged shawl over his shoulder holds up a tiered silver aarti lamp with lit oil lamps, performing aarti. Behind him, a framed portrait in a gold-decorated frame shows a figure in orange head-wrap and robes, placed on a golden altar, with string lights glowing beside it. A standing deity murti in red and green dhoti with raised hands stands on the right, and brass oil lamp stands line the scene. Another person in orange sits near the altar and a figure in white stands at the left edge.2013-11-13A temple interior with a bald priest seen from behind, wearing an orange-brown cloth draped over his bare upper body and a rudraksha mala around his neck and arm. He holds a tiered silver aarti lamp with lit flames toward a shrine. Behind him, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits within an ornate gold frame, showing a figure in orange clothing and a saffron head covering. Two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms stand flanking the shrine, and brass lamps line the red-carpeted floor. A woman in orange clothes stands at the left edge, with other devotees in saffron behind the priest near the shrine.2014-04-22A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes, seen from behind, raises a tall multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps toward a shrine doorway. Two colourful deity murti flank the doorway, each with multiple arms and gold ornaments, and gilded pillars stand at the sides. A seated attendant in white dhoti and shawl sits at left, and another figure in saffron sits in the shrine interior, with brass lamp stands along the floor. The red carpet and ornate painted walls complete a temple aarti scene.2014-04-27