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A photograph inside a hall with white pillars and a decorated ceiling, where a large group of boys sits cross-legged on the floor facing forward. In the centre background a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a tiger-print cloth, flanked by palm fronds. To the right a standing performer wears a dark headdress, a green and red costume, a white beaded necklace and carries a trident-like staff. Behind the seated boys are a dark figure of a standing deity statue on the left and framed photographs of saffron-clad figures hanging on the wall above. A peacock figure is visible near the centre.

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2008-PROGRAMS-AND-EVENTS-AT-KAILAASA-IN-HYDERABAD +1 copiesIndoor temple hall with white arched walls and ceiling fans. Many children sit cross-legged on the floor facing a framed portrait on a wooden stand, garlanded with flowers and sitting before striped patterned pillars. The portrait shows a figure in orange clothing with a flower garland and a bead necklace, though the identity is not established by the photo itself. To the right, a standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers addresses the children. A small golden deity murti in a shrine niche sits beside him, with a hanging lamp above. On the upper wall, framed prints show figures in orange and red. Left of centre, a painted statue of a female figure in a yellow sari stands near a dark doorway.2007-11-14A photograph inside a temple-style hall where thirty or more children sit cross-legged on the floor facing a framed portrait of a long-haired, saffron-clad figure garlanded with marigolds, placed on a raised dais draped with a striped fabric. Beside the portrait stands a small deity murti in an ornate gilt shrine with a hanging lamp above it. To the left, two adults in saffron and yellow stand near a decorated pillar with striped hangings. A man in a white shirt and a boy in a striped sweater stand to the right near the shrine. Framed photographs of saffron-robed sannyasis hang on the white wall above.2007-11-14A photograph of a hall with white pillars and a shrine area, where many children sit on mats and the floor facing a large framed portrait of a man with long hair in orange robes and a garland. In front of the portrait a man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands at a raised platform, with a brass deity murti and a decorated kalasha-like pot nearby. Another man in a light shirt and dark trousers stands on the right beside a golden deity figure. Three framed photographs in orange tones hang on the wall above, and a decorated wooden pillar with painted patterns stands near a carved figure in yellow garments.2007-11-14A photograph inside a temple-style hall with white walls, carved pillars and framed photographs hanging high on the wall. A standing adult in white clothing with an orange-saffron shawl stands before a seated crowd of children on mats. In the foreground, a large framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a garland of orange and yellow flowers rests on straw-covered ground beside a palm plant. To the left stands a yellow-and-gold painted statue of a deity figure, and striped decorative poles flank the portrait. Several children in shirts and dresses sit cross-legged, while an adult sits at the right edge and a boy in a striped sweater stands near the right wall.2007-11-14A photograph of a temple-like hall where a large crowd of children sits cross-legged on the floor, most seen from behind. A framed portrait on an easel-like stand shows a seated figure with a rudraksha mala, flower garlands and saffron clothing, set on a straw mat with green palm fronds. To the right, a man in white with an orange shawl stands with hands folded beside a shrine containing a small deity murti. A small television screen sits at left beside a standing figure in gold-and-red sari-like dress. Colourful striped cloth hangs on the pillars and a lamp glows on the shrine.2007-11-14A photograph of a temple-style hall with white pillars and ornate ceiling roses. Many children sit cross-legged on the floor, most in casual shirts and t-shirts, one boy in a yellow shirt in the foreground. At the front, a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure wearing a garland of orange flowers sits on a cushioned throne draped with striped fabric, with a green palm frond beside it and a banana offering on a red mat below. To the right, a shrine niche holds a golden deity murti with a small lamp above. Two dark deity statues stand at the left, one in a yellow sari, and colourful striped cloth decorates the columns. A small television sits at the left edge.2007-11-14A photograph inside a temple-style hall where a large group of children sits on the floor on green mats and cloth, many with raised hands. A standing man in white clothing with an orange shawl stands in front of a framed portrait of a bearded figure garlanded with flowers, placed on a raised platform with green leaves. Two dark decorative statues in golden dress flank the scene, and framed photographs hang on the white wall above. Stacked white containers sit at the left edge. A shrine with a deity murti is visible through an arch at the left.2007-11-14A photograph of children seated on the floor of an indoor temple hall, facing a standing adult man in a white dhoti-style garment with an orange shawl. Behind him is an ornate gold altar with a small deity murti and a hanging oil lamp. In front of the children, a large framed portrait garlanded with a flower necklace sits on a bed of green palm fronds, showing a seated figure with long hair in orange clothing. Two dark stone dvarapala-style guardian statues flank a doorway on the left, and a green-and-gold drape hangs nearby. Framed photographs in orange tones hang on the upper white wall. Roughly thirty children in mixed casual clothes, some on a green mat, sit closely together.2007-11-14Indoor photo of a children's programme in a temple hall with white carved walls. On the left, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with long hair and beads sits on a tiger-striped cloth, garlanded with flowers, beside a palm frond. Behind, a tall decorated pillar with colourful floral patterns stands near a shrine niche with a hanging lamp. In the centre, a woman in a leopard-print and orange outfit with a white garland performs an action with a bowl, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands beside a boy holding papers. On the right, a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl folds his hands in greeting. Many children sit on the floor in the foreground, watching.Photograph inside a hall with white walls, a moulded white ceiling and ceiling fans. Many children sit on the floor on a green mat facing a framed portrait of a deity garlanded with flowers, placed before a lit shrine area with striped cloth hangings. A standing man in a white dhoti and a yellow shawl stands at the right with his back to the camera. A gilded seated deity murti is at the far right edge. Framed pictures hang on the wall above, and a small television sits at the left.2007-11-14A photograph of children seated on the floor in a temple-style hall facing a shrine. At the centre, a deity murti decorated with garlands stands within an arched niche with a green-and-gold canopy. A white-clad priest kneels before the shrine, tending offerings. Two tall dark statues of standing figures in gold-and-orange saris flank the niche. On the right, a framed portrait shows a robed figure with long hair and rudraksha beads, garlanded with a red-and-orange flower garland, placed on a tiger-skin-patterned seat with bananas and offerings. Boxes and packets are stacked on the floor in front of the children, and a small television sits at the left edge.2007-11-14