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A photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head covering and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his hands, sitting beside a square brick-and-marigold yajna pit. Behind him a deity murti group stands under a gold arch, decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps and a kalasha; orange curtains and banana plants frame the scene. Brass oil lamps line the floor at right, and offerings of fruit sit near the fire pit.

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A temple shrine during a pada-puja ritual. Two shaven-headed priests sit on an orange mat before a brick fire pit with offerings. The priest on the left wears an orange robe and a beaded garland; the priest on the right wears white dhoti and upper cloth and pours from a small vessel. Behind them stands a stone shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, with two deity murtis of a divine couple dressed in silk and adorned with gold necklaces. Orange drapes and banana leaves frame the scene, and brass vessels, flowers and fruit lie on the floor. A banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham.2011-12-14A photograph inside a temple hall at night showing an ornate stone shrine lit by warm light, with a deity murti group decorated with marigold garlands and flanked by two dressed figures. In front, a seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a small orange turban sits cross-legged on a mat before a microphone, while a bearded man in white with a yellow shawl sits beside him. Rows of brass oil lamps fill the floor, and a red-and-gold throne stands at left with orange curtains and tall banana plants framing the scene.2009-12-20December 29 20092009-12-29September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa at a temple shrine. A priest in white dhoti and white upper cloth sits on a yellow mat before a small brick fire pit where a flame and smoke rise, with ghee and offerings nearby. A microphone stands beside him. Behind him a younger attendant in an orange cloth and a tall decorated cap sits. In front of the shrine, three deity murtis stand with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers, and a red cloth covers the platform. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, and plates of sweets, rice, and fried snacks fill the foreground. Two people are visible.2010-11-12December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a granite canopy and orange curtains. Three deity murtis stand behind garlands at the centre, one a multi-armed goddess with a crown, flanked by two female figures in red and magenta cloth. Brass oil lamps, yellow flower offerings, and a garlanded kalasha sit on a stone platform. Three men are present: an older man in orange robes and orange shawl pours or offers from a tray at left, a man in white dhoti stands beside him, and a man in orange robes and orange shawl holds a microphone at right, speaking. A small garlanded kalasha and lamps sit in the foreground.2010-07-21A temple shrine with a stone deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati with a crown and garlands, framed by grey stone pillars and red curtains. In front, a framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red chair with a golden frame, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes and a head wrap sits at lower left, performing a puja with a bell and lamp, with brass vessels and offerings arranged on the floor. Two other partially visible people in yellow garments are at the edges.2009-12-28A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated under a gilded arch, one with a trident and crown, the other in a purple sari with a gold crown, both draped in yellow and red-and-white garlands. In front, a white-clad figure sits on a white cloth beside a golden palanquin heaped with flowers. A man in saffron robes sits at left near brass vessels, fruit and flower offerings, while a standing saffron-clad man at right holds a microphone and folds his hands. Brass lamps and a stone temple structure with carved pillars frame the scene. The ritual appears to be an abhishekam and puja to the deity murtis.2010-07-21September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA temple shrine with granite pillars and a gold arched niche holds deity murtis of a seated goddess and a male deity adorned with marigold garlands. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head cloth performs a ritual offering with a lit lamp before the shrine, while a seated attendant in white dhoti and a yellow shawl tends brass vessels on the floor. Fruit and coconuts hang at the top of the shrine, red cloth draped on pillars, brass lamps and plates of offerings sit in front, with a small fire or ritual flame near the feet of the deity.2009-09-22July 09 20092009-07-09