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A temple shrine with a stone gateway draped in orange curtains and garlanded with marigolds. Inside, a deity murti in a red and gold dress is decorated with flower garlands, and a few men in white dhotis stand before it, one bending over a black vessel placed on the altar. In the foreground, a framed portrait of a woman in a gold-orange sari with a purple and gold garland rests on a red velvet chair with a gold base. A small fire pit with flames burns on the floor in front. Several devotees and onlookers stand in the courtyard.

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Outdoor shrine at a temple structure with orange drapes and red pillars hung with coloured banners. Inside an arched niche, two deity murtis in red and gold are garlanded, with a shivalinga-like stone form at the centre. In front, a framed portrait of a figure in orange garments and a beaded necklace, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, sits on a red upholstered chair atop a gold-edged cushion. A fire pit with burning flame lies in the foreground. Several people in white and orange clothing stand near the shrine and devotees look on from the side.2009-12-28A temple shrine courtyard with a framed portrait on a red-upholstered gold chair set before a shrine. The framed portrait shows a woman in a golden sari, draped with a marigold garland. Behind it, a deity murti of a seated couple with a red-and-orange garlanded shrine arch. Priests in white dhotis stand near a black lingam on a platform, and a few people are seen at the sides. Bronze lamps and a fire pit with a small flame sit in front. Orange curtains frame the pillars, and red-and-white banners hang at the corners.2009-12-28Outdoor temple shrine with pillars draped in orange and gold cloth and a golden arch framing deity murti decorated with marigold garlands. Two priests in white dhoti stand before the shrine, one holding a lamp or offering. In the foreground, a large framed portrait of a seated woman in yellow sari with a garland sits on a red-upholstered chair with a yellow cushion, and a brass bowl with a flame burns in front of it. Devotees and children stand around the courtyard. Several people are visible.2009-12-28Outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars, orange curtains and multicoloured banners, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. Inside the shrine, deity murti are adorned with garlands and a gold arch. In front stands a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha beads, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, placed on a red velvet chair draped in orange cloth. Several people in white and cream clothes stand with folded hands in worship, including a woman in a beige sari on the right. A brass fire pot with a burning flame sits in the foreground near brass lamps and flower petals on the floor. A priest in white performs puja at the shrine.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A temple shrine courtyard with an open pavilion framed by orange curtains and striped red-and-gold pillars. A stone shrine holds deity murtis decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands; a priest in white dhoti stands at the shrine, and a woman in a sari with a yellow cloth is performing an abhishekam, pouring liquid over the murtis. In the foreground a framed portrait labelled with the name on the sign shows a seated figure in orange with a garland, set on a red-cushioned chair with gold armrests on a striped mat, with a small fire pit burning in front. A cameraman in white films the scene, and several people in white and saffron clothes stand around the courtyard.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28Outdoor shrine at a temple-style structure with grey stone pillars, a gold-arched niche and orange curtains tied to red posts. Inside the niche stand two deity murtis, one wearing a red crown and garlands, flanked by garlands and a black stone lingam-style base. In front, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in saffron robes and rudraksha mala, set on a gold-framed red chair draped in orange cloth and surrounded by marigold garlands. Two women in orange and red saris and a man in white with a yellow shawl perform worship near the shrine, and a brass lamp with a flame burns in the foreground. Several people in white and pastel clothing stand at the edges.2009-12-28A photograph of a small stone temple shrine with grey carved pillars, a curved roof, and orange cloth drapes tied to the posts. Inside, deity murtis stand adorned with garlands and a bright yellow-and-red floral arch. In front, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, draped with a yellow-and-purple garland and set on a red velvet chair with gold trim. A fire pit with burning flame sits in the foreground. Several people in white clothes, one in a grey dhoti, stand near the shrine, and a cameraman films the scene from a tripod.2009-12-28A temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. Two standing deity murti stand in the arched niche, one with a red turban and a gold-and-pink figure, both garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. In front, a framed portrait labelled Swamiji sits on a red chair draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands, with a brass oil lamp below. Two devotees stand at the shrine: one in a white sari at left, and one in white kurta with a dark shawl at right, both with hands folded in prayer. Brass lamps flank the altar.2009-12-15Photo of an outdoor shrine ceremony in front of a stone temple façade decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and orange curtains. In the centre a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a long garland, placed on a red-cushioned golden chair on a raised platform. Behind it stand deity murti figures with bright garlands. Two men in white ritual clothes sit to the left, one with folded hands in an anjali gesture, the other with a yellow shawl, beside brass lamps, brass pots and offering trays. Several people with their backs to the camera sit facing the shrine, including a woman with a long braid and a woman with light hair. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja. Portrait is a printed photograph, not a live person.2009-12-29December 28 20122012-12-28