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Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. In the foreground, a priest in a dark maroon dhoti and a yellow, red and white flower garland holds a lit flame over a brass aarti or lamp plate, a ritual of worship. Beside him, a figure in a saffron-orange robe stands on a stone floor, holding a small object. To the right, a large golden deity murti seated on a throne wears an orange-red draped cloth, a red turban-style crown, layered necklaces and a garland of yellow, red and pink flowers, with pink petals heaped at its base. Another orange-robed figure stands in the background near a wooden pole.

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September 02 20172017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02Outdoor photo at a shaded courtyard beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. On the right, a large golden-and-orange statue of a seated saint with a red turban and jewelled necklaces is garlanded with white, yellow and red flowers and surrounded by pink petals. On the left, a man in a maroon dhoti and gold chain with vibhuti on his forehead stands with palms joined in namaskar, garlanded with orange and white flowers. Behind him a bare-footed man in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a red-rimmed low wall. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a camera, and a person in white stands beside him. A striped canopy with fringe is at the upper left, and a green signboard is partly visible.2017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. In the foreground a man in a maroon-brown robe and a garland of yellow and red flowers holds a silver tray of offerings and a small spoon, near a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes who is filming with a camera on a tripod-like stand. Beside them a golden deity murti in a yellow-orange sari-style garment wears a maroon crown and layered jewelry, and is draped with red, pink and yellow flower garlands, seated on a gold pedestal decorated with flowers. A yellow cloth backdrop and stone steps complete the scene. Several people are partially visible at the edge of the frame.2017-09-02Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, a man in a maroon-brown robe and a long garland of white and orange-yellow flowers stands with his hand on his chest, holding a brass plate of yellow flowers. He appears to be a priest or devotee. Behind him, a white-clad attendant walks barefoot on stone paving. On the right, a seated golden-and-orange statue of a figure wearing a red turban, layered necklaces and a large floral garland rests on a golden base surrounded by pink flowers, with a yellow cloth backdrop. A green sign reads NITHYANANDA TV LIVE, and a striped canopy hangs at upper left.2017-09-02Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in a reddish-brown dhoti with a long flower garland of yellow and white blossoms holds a brass tray of offerings and points upward with one hand. Beside him a man in orange robes stands barefoot filming with a handheld camera. On the right a golden-hued deity murti sits on a golden pedestal decorated with pink and yellow flowers, wearing a maroon crown, layered necklaces, and an orange-gold garment, with a yellow cloth backdrop behind it. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja being performed before the murti.2017-09-02Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at a temple courtyard. A man in a maroon dhoti and a fold of maroon cloth, wearing a thick yellow and red flower garland, stands at left with hands raised in front of him, with a tray of yellow flowers near the frame edge. A second man in a white dhoti stands behind him. At right is a large golden seated statue of a sage in saffron-orange robes, a red-and-gold turban, beaded necklaces and a heavy red and white floral garland, seated on a gold base strewn with pink and red petals. A yellow cloth hangs behind the statue and a canopy with red and orange fringe is at upper left. A green signboard partially reading NITHYANA is visible.2017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02