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Photograph of a temple shrine interior with white pillars and a ceiling fan. In the centre, a priest in saffron-orange robes stands before a shrine holding a lamp, facing a deity murti in a niche flanked by two dark stone guardian statues in gold and red saris. Many oil lamps burn on the altar step. A seated devotee in white clothes kneels at lower left, and a framed portrait labelled with a printed name hangs at right showing a bearded man in white robes with a mala. Brass vessels and a small television sit at left. The setting suggests an arati offering at a Dakshinamurthy shrine.

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A temple interior with a shrine at centre holding a red-clad deity murti surrounded by many lit oil lamps on a dark polished floor. A standing priest in orange robes faces the shrine, holding a ritual lamp or offering in his hands. To the left, a seated person in white clothes sits on the floor with a small ritual setup. Two large carved wooden dvarapala-style guardian figures in yellow and red dhoti-like cloth flank the entrance, and colourful striped pillar banners decorate the sides. On the right, a framed portrait shows a man with long hair, rudraksha mala and bare chest, seated and raising a hand, labelled with no readable caption. A small CRT television sits on the left.November 24 20072007-11-24Interior of a white temple-style hall with a ceiling fan and carved pillars. In the centre, a priest in orange robes stands before a shrine lit by many oil lamps, with a deity murti in a niche and two wooden dvarapala-style guardian figures flanking the entrance. A man in white sits cross-legged at a low platform on the left, and a few people are partly visible at the lower edge. Two striped and patterned pillar wraps frame the shrine. On the right, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a long-haired figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, seated on a wicker sofa draped with a tiger-striped cloth. The orange-robed priest's face is not visible, so his identity is uncertain.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple shrine at night with a glossy dark floor. At centre, a priest in saffron-orange robes stands with his back to the camera before a shrine with a deity murti framed by an arch, surrounded by many small oil lamps. Two dark stone guardian figures in yellow and gold cloth flank the shrine steps. On the right, a framed photograph on a wicker-backed sofa shows a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala raising his hand, labelled with no visible caption. In the foreground, a white-clad seated person and several women in blue, pink and patterned saris face the shrine, with a white stone square fire pit and offerings in front. Colourful striped pillars with bird motifs line the walls.2007-11-24Interior shrine hall with white walls, a ceiling fan and striped decorated pillars in red, blue and yellow. A standing figure in orange robes stands at the central shrine performing worship before a deity murti lit by many oil lamps, flanked by two yellow-clad statues. A seated person in white clothes sits near a tray of white sweets and offerings. About six seated devotees in blue and green saris and other clothes watch from the front. Floor is polished and reflective.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple-style hall at night, with a shrine lit by many oil lamps in front of a deity murti. A man in orange robes stands at the shrine performing an aarti, while a person in white sits cross-legged on the floor nearby. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a cane seat with cushions, beside a red-and-gold carpet and a brass lamp. Two onlookers in colourful saris sit at the lower left near a square of white blocks. Ornate painted pillars with bird motifs frame the entrance, and a ceiling fan turns overhead.2007-11-24Photograph inside a temple shrine lit by many small oil lamps along the altar. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes with a red border offers worship with a bell and lamp, while a seated person in white sits at lower left. Two dark wooden statues of standing female attendants in yellow and red sarees flank the shrine, and red-and-green decorated cloth hangs on either side of the doorway. A deity murti decorated with garlands is visible in the inner sanctum. A ceiling fan and a small framed picture appear on the white wall.2007-11-24Indoor temple-style hall at night, lit by rows of oil lamps arranged before a central shrine with a deity murti framed by two carved wooden figures in yellow sarees. A figure in an orange robe stands at the shrine performing worship, with a kalasha-like arrangement and lamps in front. Around a dozen seated devotees in white, blue and checked clothes face the shrine on the floor, with white ritual packets stacked in front. Garlanded colourful fabric wraps the pillars, a ceiling fan turns above, and a framed portrait on a wooden stand at right shows a robed figure with a rudraksha mala and orange clothing. a person candidate: the orange-robed figure at the shrine shows a saffron robe and ornate bead cues, but the face and build are too small and indistinct to confirm.2007-11-24A photograph of an interior temple hall where a priest in orange robes stands at a shrine lit by many oil lamps, raising his arm toward a deity murti in a niche. Two tall dvarapala-style statues in yellow and orange garments flank the shrine. Seated devotees in the foreground, including women in blue and teal saris, face the shrine on the floor. On the right, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a robed figure with a rudraksha mala on a cushioned seat. A ceiling fan, a television, framed pictures and a stack of white boxes are visible. The priest in orange shows no distinctive a person cues beyond the saffron robe, so his identity is unsure.2007-11-24Photograph of a dimly lit shrine interior at night, with many small oil lamps and candles glowing before a deity murti set in an arched niche. Two dark wooden statues of female figures in yellow and gold saris flank the shrine. In the foreground a person in saffron-orange robes stands with hands raised before the altar, and a person in white clothes sits cross-legged at lower left. A colourful striped cloth hangs at the upper right corner. The scene suggests an arati or lamp-lighting worship.2007-11-24A photo inside a temple shrine room with a glossy reddish-brown floor and white walls decorated with multicoloured woven pillar banners in red, blue, yellow and white. A figure in an orange robe stands before a shrine holding a deity murti in red-and-gold dress, surrounded by many lit oil lamps. Two statues of female figures in yellow and orange saris stand beside the shrine. On the right, a framed portrait shows a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, resting on a tiger-striped cushioned seat with red cushions. Two seated devotees in white and blue clothing face the shrine, and white blocks with offerings lie on the floor in front.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24