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A night-time temple scene at a shrine decorated with a large arched frame of white, red and orange flower garlands and diamond-shaped decorative lamps. A silver-coloured deity murti stands within the arch, draped in flower garlands and marigold strands. A shirtless priest in a red-orange dhoti with a sacred thread stands at left, reaching toward the murti, apparently making an offering or performing puja. A palm frond rests in the foreground.

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A night-time photograph of a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in red, white and orange, set within a floral arch hung with small decorative lamps. A priest in a red-orange dhoti with bare upper body stands at the right, reaching toward the murti, which is adorned with a silver-toned crown and garlands. A palm frond and potted plants stand in the foreground, and a person in red garments with folded hands is partly visible at the left edge.2016-12-23Night-time puja before a large deity murti framed by a tall arch of white, red and purple flower garlands and hanging lamp-like ornaments, with palm fronds at the right. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in orange-red dhoti with a pink-red sash and gold necklace holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti. To the right a second figure in orange-saffron cloth stands near the flower offerings and brass plates. Marigolds and flower garlands surround the altar base. The photo is taken at night under warm pink and purple light.2016-12-23September 30 20172017-09-30Night photo of a temple shrine with a silver deity murti of a standing figure adorned with garlands of white and orange flowers, a gold-framed arch behind it, and palm fronds at the right. A woman with a long braid, wearing an orange sari and white body markings, stands at left holding a lamp or aarti flame toward the deity. A small gold ceremonial object with garlands sits in front of the murti. The scene shows a puja offering with an oil lamp flame.2017-09-30Night photograph of a silver deity murti of a goddess with a gold prabhavali halo behind it, decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, a gold-and-silver necklace and red flowers. A devotee with long dreadlocked hair, bare-backed and wearing an orange dhoti and white tripundra markings, holds a lit oil lamp or flame toward the murti. Green palm fronds and potted plants frame the scene, with a window in the background. Nearby sits a gold ritual stand and additional flower garlands.2017-09-30A night-time puja before a silver deity murti of a goddess, framed by a large gold-and-silver arch and tropical palm fronds. A figure with long dreadlocks, wearing an orange cloth and white body markings, holds a lit lamp and a yellow-and-white flower garland toward a small gold kalasha with a flame. The murti is adorned with red flowers and layered garlands. A corner lamp glows and a window is visible at left.2017-09-30December 09 20162016-12-09May 23 20172017-05-23A night photograph of a large silver deity murti. Strings of small lights and decorative diamond-shaped ornaments edge the arch. Orange and multicoloured floral garlands drape the figure, and flower petals lie at its base. A small red-walled building with a lit window and a palm plant stand beside it. No people are visible.2016-12-23A night photograph of a large silver-toned deity murti framed by a circular arch of garlands. The murti has a crown and a dark face with a red tilak, and wears a layered necklace and ornaments. Its arms hold ceremonial objects. The circular arch is decorated with alternating white, red and pink flower garlands, a purple flower border, and hanging diamond-shaped light ornaments. Long garlands of pink, orange and red flowers with strands of beads drape the figure. Palm fronds appear at the right edge against a dark background. No people are visible.2016-12-23September 30 20172017-09-30A night photograph of a deity murti, a silver-coloured image standing before a large circular arch, decorated with white, pink, red and orange flower garlands and small diamond-shaped lamps. Marigold and rose garlands drape the figure down to the base. The murti stands in front of a red-walled building with a window and a small golden cabinet labelled in Nithyananda script; small brass oil lamps sit on the ledge. Palm fronds frame the right side. No people are visible.2016-12-23