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A night-time puja at a temple stage lit by strings of orange fairy lights. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-red garment sits cross-legged before a decorated deity murti with a white ornate arch, performing an aarti with a lamp over brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. Oil lamps stand on the platform. A sign above reads Sri Anndeshwara Temple. Seated devotees in the foreground, including a woman in a light blue top and a woman in orange-patterned clothing, watch from behind. An empty red velvet and gold chair stands to the right, and a man in white sits near a microphone at the back. Printed banners on the right show photographs and text.

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October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a temple shrine at night, lit by strings of red and orange fairy lights along the walls. At the centre stands a large deity murti with a white floral halo-style backdrop, flanked by smaller figures and a seated lion or tiger. A fire burns in a pit on the left with brass pots, plates and vessels arranged on an orange cloth. Several women in red and maroon saris sit on the floor, and a man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed chair at the right, appearing to be a sannyasi or priest. A sign above the shrine reads Sri Rudeswara Temple, and a poster to the right has printed text and photographs. Roughly 8-10 people are visible.2011-10-05A night-time outdoor puja at a temple setup decorated with strings of red-orange fairy lights. A sign above the shrine reads SRI ... ESHWARA TEMPLE, partly obscured. Behind a large ornate deity murti with a white floral halo and multiple arms, a priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged before a puja table with brass vessels, oil lamps, flowers, and offerings. Several devotees sit on white plastic chairs and mats in the foreground, including a woman in a white sari and others in colourful clothing. Two dark statues with garlands flank the shrine, and an empty red velvet throne with gold trim stands to the right beside a printed banner. No a person candidate is visible among the people present.2011-10-04October 05 20112011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03A night-time ritual at a temple with a sign reading "Sri Nithyananda Bhairaveshwara Temple" above a central shrine. A large deity murti with a white halo-like arch, multiple arms and red garments stands at the centre, flanked by smaller figures with garlands. Strings of orange lights decorate the walls. In front, a bald priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits cross-legged beside a brass vessel, lamps and a fire lit on the white altar steps. A second robed figure in orange stands on the right, and a red velvet chair with gold trim sits at the edge. Brass plates and vessels rest on the floor.2011-10-03A night-time homa at a temple hall lit by strings of red and white fairy lights. A large fire burns in a raised square fire pit in the centre, with brass and steel bowls, a ladle and offerings in front. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti sits cross-legged at the fire pit with his shaved head bowed. Another attendant in white ritual clothes sits near the flames. On the left, a deity murti with a crown, garlands of yellow flowers and a large white halo is surrounded by two smaller figures and lit by brass oil lamps. On the far right, a man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-trimmed red throne, with rudraksha beads visible at his neck. A banner reading 'Nithyanandeshwara Temple' hangs on the wall behind.2011-10-03