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A photograph of a temple shrine pavilion with red-and-white pillars and orange curtains. In the centre, a deity murti decorated with a large garland of flowers sits on a cushioned platform beneath a golden ornate arch. Two men sit on a red carpet in front of the shrine: the one on the left, in white dhoti and garlands, holds a microphone and a sheet of paper, while the one beside him wears orange robes and rudraksha beads and sits behind brass puja vessels, a bowl of offerings and a plate. To the right stands an empty golden throne with red cushions, and a framed portrait of a saint in orange robes sits on its seat. A red umbrella canopy and potted plants frame the scene. A photo-caption printed copyright line appears in the lower right of the frame.

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Photo of a temple shrine with a priest in white dhoti and shawl seated on the floor holding a microphone, beside a second shaved-headed man in saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated cross-legged before a brass puja tray with flowers, lamps and vessels. Behind them a golden deity murti in red cloth and garlands sits in a shrine niche with brass lamps. In the foreground, a gilded empty throne with red cushion stands on a red carpet, bearing a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala. Orange walls and a red-and-white striped pillar frame the courtyard.2010-11-05A temple shrine scene where a shaved-headed young priest in white dhoti kneels at left, holding an oil lamp and facing a microphone on a stand. Beside him, a standing priest in orange robes and a tall ornate crown performs puja, lifting an object over a cluster of deity murtis draped in red, orange and white flower garlands and sitting on a red-and-orange cloth. Behind them stands a golden peetha with a seated figure in orange and gold, flanked by larger deity murtis in red and gold, with brass oil lamps on the ground and smoke rising from incense. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-11-12A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a mat in front of a golden ornate throne, speaking into a handheld microphone. He wears a gold necklace and a vertical white tilak on his forehead. On the throne, framed in a garlanded red and gold setting, is a portrait of a bearded figure with a white covering, flanked by a gold tall lamp stand. Behind, a gilded shrine with a deity murti under a red curtain. In front, brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, flowers, a red tray and a brass plate with offerings are arranged on the floor.2010-10-04A temple shrine scene during an oil-lamp ritual. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left holding brass oil lamps (deepam) toward a gilded deity murti of a divine couple dressed in red and gold, with garlands of purple and white flowers. A red velvet backdrop hangs behind the figures, and a seated white-robed priest in white dhoti sits near a brass lamp stand. Fruit, a plate of betel leaves and a rounded basket of offerings sit on the stone floor in front, and the ornate carved temple pillars frame the shrine. A small seated figure in saffron on a pedestal appears in the lower centre. Orange-clad figures perform the aarti.2010-11-21A temple shrine scene where a long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and a flower garland stands before an ornate golden deity murti seated on a throne with a red canopy and purple drapery. The murti wears a golden crown and is garlanded with marigolds and flower strands. In front of the deity, a tall brass oil lamp with a flame burns on a stand, and a brass kalasha-like vessel is decorated with garlands. To the left, another saffron-clad devotee with folded hands stands near brass lamps, and a figure in white is partly visible at the edge. Carved stone pillars and greenery frame the shrine.November 05 20102010-11-05October 30 20102010-10-30A framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, seated cross-legged in meditation, sits on a gold-ornate throne-like seat with red cushions in a temple shrine. The portrait is draped with marigold garlands striped in yellow, white and dark tones. Behind it, a priest in white dhoti and shawl, with bare upper torso and bare-shaved head, stands with hands folded in devotion beside a golden deity murti under red and pink drapes. A brass oil lamp stands on the lower left. Gold pillars and carved stone surround the shrine.2010-10-01A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a maroon border stands at left, holding a lit aarti lamp toward an ornate shrine. Behind him a gilded arched canopy frames a deity murti dressed in red cloth, with garlands and a golden crown. In front, a gold and red ornate throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a man in saffron-toned clothing with garlands on the frame. A small brass kalasha and a fire of oil lamps or aarti flame sit on the floor, with a red box of offerings at lower right. The walls and pillars are carved grey stone, lit for evening puja.2010-10-04December 01 20102010-12-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a priest in orange robes and a shaved head seated on a red mat, applying a ritual to a deity image or murti decorated with garlands of orange and white flowers and a red tulle drape. A second assistant in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala sits to the left holding a paper or book. Brass pots, oil lamps, a plate of fruit and flowers sit on a low table. Behind, a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda shows a figure in orange robes seated on a gold and red throne. An orange and red canopy hangs overhead, with gold-framed deity statues and a red-draped altar in the background.2010-11-05Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden throne-like seat (peetha) in front of a deity murti of a goddess with a crown, draped in red and garlanded with yellow flowers. On the throne, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange robes, adorned with garlands. Several women in white saris with yellow borders and a shaved-headed man in white sit on the floor before the shrine, with brass plates of offerings in front of them. Red curtains, carved stone pillars and a stone relief panel frame the scene.2010-09-24