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A photograph of a shaved-headed man in orange-brown robes standing at right beside a golden canopied shrine. The shrine holds a seated deity murti wearing gold jewellery and a crown, draped in garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers, with a mustard-yellow cloth below. The man wears rimless glasses, white and red forehead markings, a rudraksha mala and a pendant, and his bare shoulder shows white markings. He gazes toward the shrine. Background shows dark curtains and a wall air conditioner.

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A bare-chested priest in an orange-red shawl and rudraksha malas stands at right holding a brass five-flame aarti lamp with lit oil lamps, a small handled bell in his other hand, with white and ash markings on his forehead and arms. Behind him, a seated deity murti in a golden canopy shrine is draped in garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers, on a yellow cloth and purple seat. The setting is a stage with dark curtains.2013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21October 18 20122012-10-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves against a red draped backdrop. He wears a gold pendant necklace and a dark wooden bead mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, hands clasped in his lap. Flower garlands hang in the foreground, a brass lamp stands at the left edge, and a small brass deity murti sits on the lower left.2012-10-17August 17 20132013-08-17 +2 copiesJune 04 20152015-06-04May 03 20082008-05-03A standing man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold borders and a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder waves to the camera on a white stage. He wears a gold bead mala and a rudraksha-style necklace, and a small red mark on his forehead. Beside him a richly decorated deity murti in purple velvet and silver ornaments stands on a gilded lion-shaped throne with a pink satin base, framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and an arched backdrop with gold scrollwork. a person by appearance cues: ornate gold beads and a shawl, with the visible garlands, pink satin base and decorated arch setting a temple-stage scene. The shawl and the bead mala are distinctive; the surrounding decoration is not evidence of an event.2013-10-07 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a long white jasmine garland with multicoloured flower accents draped to his lap, a rudraksha-style bead mala across his chest and a gold pendant, a red bead headband, white vibhuti or sandalwood marks on his forehead, arms and wrists, and bare feet resting on a brass footstool. A dark-haired figure with a composed expression, seated in a ceremonial setting with blue-patterned wall panels behind.2012-05-20A photograph of a man standing at left beside a decorated deity murti on a golden peetha-like throne backdrop. The man wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold-toned shawl edge, a long orange and gold bead mala, a white vertical tilak with a red bindi, and dark swept-back hair, and he is smiling. The murti is a silver-faced female form in a crown with ornate silver and red jewelry, holding a silver implement, dressed in a yellow and red blouse with a green silk skirt, and framed by red roses, white flower strands, green leaves and purple garlands. Dark maroon drapes form the background.2013-04-22A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in an orange-saffron robe seated cross-legged on a tiled raised platform, hands folded in front, with a gold chain necklace, bangles and a shaved head with a tuft of hair. Behind him stands a large deity murti with a gold crown, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers, and a kalasha-like gold crown ornament on the upper figure. A brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands in the foreground, and a small framed photo of a woman in orange sits near offerings of flowers, fruit and a puja plate on a red tray. A brass lamp and an arched gold frame with garlands complete the shrine scene.2008-10-15A standing man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold borders and a leopard-print shawl waves while posing beside a decorated deity murti. He wears a large gold bead necklace and a brown beaded mala, with a red bindi on his forehead. The murti, seated on a gold lion-form throne with a pink satin base, is dressed in a purple velvet top, a red and gold silk sari, and jewelled silver ornaments, and is framed by red, yellow and green flower garlands with white jasmine. An arched decorative backdrop with gold scrollwork is behind them. Text on the photo reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, and a source line, which are omitted from the text list2013-10-07