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Interior of a white temple hall in Hyderabad during evening worship, with lit oil lamps on a dais. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the centre before the shrine, facing it. Two large dark sculptures of standing deities in golden-yellow garments flank the shrine. On the right, a framed photograph on a cushioned seat shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, labelled as a portrait. Around fifteen seated devotees in white, blue, green and striped clothes sit on green mats facing the shrine, including children. A television sits on a stand at left, a ceiling fan above, and framed pictures hang on the walls.

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A photograph inside a temple hall during an evening puja. A priest in saffron-orange robes stands at the centre before a shrine with lit oil lamps, flanked by two large dark stone dvarapala-style guardian statues in yellow-and-gold dhoti-like drapes. Around him, a row of devotees sits cross-legged on green-patterned mats facing the shrine, including women in blue and a child in yellow. A framed portrait showing a figure in orange hangs on the right wall, and a golden deity murti sits in a niche on the left. A ceiling fan, small CRT monitor, and striped and checked hanging banners decorate the hall.2007-11-24Interior of a temple shrine at night, with a priest in an orange robe standing before a deity murti lit by rows of oil lamps on a raised platform, flanked by two golden-yellow attendant statues. A seated group of devotees, including children and women in blue and green saris, sit on mats facing the shrine with their backs to the camera. A framed portrait on the right shows a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a tiger-print chair. Striped decorative pillars, a ceiling fan and a small television are visible. The portrait's figure is an appearance-based probable candidate with orange robes and a rudraksha mala, shown as a depiction; the priest's identity is uncertain.2007-11-24Indoor temple-style hall at night, lit by rows of oil lamps arranged before a central shrine with a deity murti framed by two carved wooden figures in yellow sarees. A figure in an orange robe stands at the shrine performing worship, with a kalasha-like arrangement and lamps in front. Around a dozen seated devotees in white, blue and checked clothes face the shrine on the floor, with white ritual packets stacked in front. Garlanded colourful fabric wraps the pillars, a ceiling fan turns above, and a framed portrait on a wooden stand at right shows a robed figure with a rudraksha mala and orange clothing. a person candidate: the orange-robed figure at the shrine shows a saffron robe and ornate bead cues, but the face and build are too small and indistinct to confirm.2007-11-24Interior of a temple shrine room where a standing priest in orange robes performs puja before a central deity murti surrounded by many oil lamps on a raised altar. Two dark stone dvarapala-like guardian figures in yellow-orange dhoti stand beside the altar. To the right, a framed photograph shows a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, placed on a cushioned throne-like chair with a red rug. Around a dozen seated devotees, mostly seen from behind, sit on green mats in white, blue and striped clothes, facing the altar. Television set and pillars with striped red and white cloth wraps stand along the walls. Tall printed portrait frames hang on the upper right wall.2007-11-24Interior of a temple hall with white pillars and a ceiling fan, where a standing figure in orange robes faces a shrine lit by oil lamps. Two dark stone-coloured deity statues in yellow-and-gold dress flank the shrine doorway, decorated with striped blue, red and gold hangings. A framed portrait of a saffron-clad man seated on a cushioned chair appears at right, and a small television stands at left. About a dozen devotees sit cross-legged on green and white mats in the foreground, mostly seen from behind, including children and adults in white, blue and yellow clothing, while white-wrapped offerings sit on a low table.2007-11-24Devotees sit on mats in a temple-style hall at night, facing a lit shrine with a row of oil lamps along its base. A priest in an orange robe stands at the shrine doorway between two painted female figures, holding a ritual object while performing arati. Several seated men wear white and striped shirts, a few women sit toward the left, and a folded cloth and stacked white boxes lie in front of them. Along the right wall, a framed photograph shows a robed man with rudraksha beads seated on an ornate chair, and a small television sits on the left. Striped decorative pillars frame the shrine, and framed pictures hang on the upper walls.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple hall at night, lit by oil lamps (diyas) arranged before a central shrine with a deity murti under an arched niche. A devotee in orange robes stands at the shrine performing aarti or puja, flanked by two tall carved figures draped in yellow cloth. Around a white floral-patterned floor are seated devotees in white, blue and striped clothes, several with their backs to the camera, facing the shrine. A framed portrait on a cushioned chair to the right shows a figure in orange with a rudraksha mala and raised hand, labelled as a portrait, not a physical person. Colourful striped pillar wraps and a small television sit at the sides.2007-11-24A photograph of an interior temple hall where a priest in orange robes stands at a shrine lit by many oil lamps, raising his arm toward a deity murti in a niche. Two tall dvarapala-style statues in yellow and orange garments flank the shrine. Seated devotees in the foreground, including women in blue and teal saris, face the shrine on the floor. On the right, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a robed figure with a rudraksha mala on a cushioned seat. A ceiling fan, a television, framed pictures and a stack of white boxes are visible. The priest in orange shows no distinctive a person cues beyond the saffron robe, so his identity is unsure.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24Interior shrine hall with white walls, a ceiling fan and striped decorated pillars in red, blue and yellow. A standing figure in orange robes stands at the central shrine performing worship before a deity murti lit by many oil lamps, flanked by two yellow-clad statues. A seated person in white clothes sits near a tray of white sweets and offerings. About six seated devotees in blue and green saris and other clothes watch from the front. Floor is polished and reflective.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple hall at night, with a priest in orange robes performing an arati before a shrine lit by many oil lamps and small flames. Two dark figures flank the shrine doorway, and red, blue and yellow patterned cloth hangs on the pillars. A framed photograph on a wooden stand at right shows a robed figure with long hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange garment, labelled as a devotional portrait. Several devotees sit cross-legged on green and white floor mats facing the shrine, and stacked white boxes sit in front of them. A small television and framed pictures decorate the walls.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple shrine at night with a glossy dark floor. At centre, a priest in saffron-orange robes stands with his back to the camera before a shrine with a deity murti framed by an arch, surrounded by many small oil lamps. Two dark stone guardian figures in yellow and gold cloth flank the shrine steps. On the right, a framed photograph on a wicker-backed sofa shows a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala raising his hand, labelled with no visible caption. In the foreground, a white-clad seated person and several women in blue, pink and patterned saris face the shrine, with a white stone square fire pit and offerings in front. Colourful striped pillars with bird motifs line the walls.2007-11-24