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A temple sanctum with painted blue walls, pink-and-green lotus pillars and two painted dvarapala guardian figures in orange and green dhotis holding staffs. In the centre a framed portrait of a man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold throne-like altar with a golden canopy. In the foreground a bald priest in an orange shawl and white arm bands holds a tiered silver aarti lamp with multiple lit oil wicks toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the floor and devotees in orange and white clothes sit near the entrance.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with blue walls, ornate pillars in red, orange and green, and a tiled white floor. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged shawl over his shoulder holds up a tiered silver aarti lamp with lit oil lamps, performing aarti. Behind him, a framed portrait in a gold-decorated frame shows a figure in orange head-wrap and robes, placed on a golden altar, with string lights glowing beside it. A standing deity murti in red and green dhoti with raised hands stands on the right, and brass oil lamp stands line the scene. Another person in orange sits near the altar and a figure in white stands at the left edge.2013-11-13Interior of a temple hall with painted pillars in red, green and blue, flanked by two standing deity figures with multiple arms and crowns, one holding a trident. A shaved-headed person in an orange-saffron robe and orange shawl stands in the foreground, holding a tiered silver lamp with several lit oil lamps. In the centre a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in an orange turban, set above a gold ornate throne with a canopy, with a golden ritual lamp and garlands nearby. Brass lamp stands line the floor and a red carpet lies at the base.2013-09-28A photograph of an interior temple sanctum. In the foreground, a bald man with a shaved head and a long rudraksha-style bead strand wears a reddish-brown ochre cloth and holds a tall multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit oil flames, facing the shrine. Two large painted standing deity murti flank the doorway, each with a tall crown, multiple arms, gold ornaments and an orange and green dhoti. Behind them a gold ornate throne is visible with a framed portrait placed on it, and a few seated devotees in orange robes sit inside the room. Ornate brass oil lamps stand along the walls, and a red patterned rug covers the floor.2013-08-03November 07 20132013-11-07A temple shrine interior with a priest in the foreground at left, shaved head with white horizontal tripundra marks, wearing an orange cloth over the shoulder and a beaded bracelet, holding a tiered silver aarti lamp with multiple lit oil lamps. Behind him, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe sits in an ornate gold frame on a throne-like altar within a dark doorway. Two painted deity murti flank the shrine: one at right holds a sword and fan-like object, its skin painted reddish-orange with green cloth and gold jewellery. Two seated devotees in orange robes sit before the altar. Brass lamp stands line the walls, and the floor is polished and reflective. Blue and pink painted columns frame the scene. The priest performs aarti before the portrait.2013-11-07A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange cloth and a wooden bead mala performs aarti with a tiered silver lamp holding many lit oil flames. He faces a shrine where a framed portrait labelled with a visible saffron-robed figure sits among golden ornaments and lit lamps. Two painted deity figures with multiple arms and green cloths flank the shrine, and brass lamps stand along the marble floor. The arm and forehead bear white ash markings. The scene is a temple puja.2013-11-13A priest in saffron robes with a shaved head and white-painted arms stands with his back to the camera, lifting a tiered silver aarti lamp lit with many oil lamps before a shrine. Painted pillars with pink and green details frame a central doorway. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures stand on either side with crowns and raised implements. Inside the shrine, a framed portrait of a bearded man in an orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne, flanked by brass oil lamp stands, and another robed figure is seated at the back. The floor is polished white marble with a patterned rug.2013-11-06A priest in orange robes, seen from behind with a shaved head and white sacred markings on his arms, performs aarti with a tiered silver lamp holding many lit flames before a shrine. The shrine features painted multi-armed deity murtis in orange and green dress flanking a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and robe, set on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion. Brass oil lamps line the floor, and two other robed attendants sit at the side.2013-10-29 +1 copiesA temple interior with a bald priest seen from behind, wearing an orange-brown cloth draped over his bare upper body and a rudraksha mala around his neck and arm. He holds a tiered silver aarti lamp with lit flames toward a shrine. Behind him, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits within an ornate gold frame, showing a figure in orange clothing and a saffron head covering. Two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms stand flanking the shrine, and brass lamps line the red-carpeted floor. A woman in orange clothes stands at the left edge, with other devotees in saffron behind the priest near the shrine.2014-04-22A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, holding a tiered silver aarti lamp with lit wicks toward a shrine. Behind him stands a framed portrait of a bearded man in an orange turban against a golden throne-like backdrop, flanked by two multi-armed deity murti in orange and red dhotis with gold ornaments. Red carpet, golden standing lamps and pastel pillars frame the shrine. Only the priest is a physical person in the foreground, with a partial figure in orange behind him. Mala beads hang from his neck and bangles adorn his wrist.2014-04-22A shaven-headed priest in saffron robes and rudraksha malas stands with his back to the camera, holding a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit flames. Two painted guardian figures flank a shrine in a temple hall with red and blue walls. In the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban sits on a gold throne-like seat with a crown above it. Another person in white is seated near the throne, and a seated figure in orange at left reads from a book. Tall brass lamps stand along the walls and a red carpet covers the floor.2014-06-06 +1 copiesA photo of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti-style garment seen from behind, holding a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp lit with flames toward a shrine. The shrine is decorated with painted pillars in pink, green and gold, with two standing deity murtis flanking a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange cloth set within a golden canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on a red carpeted floor. The priest appears to be performing aarti.2014-04-22