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A temple shrine photographed in daylight under a pale canopy strung with small lights. Garlanded murti of a seated deity pair dominate: a figure with an orange headdress and trident-like staff, and a figure in white with a dark crown beside them, set in a granite arched niche with gold trim and orange drapes. Flower garlands drape the figures and a white lingam-like form at the base. A devotee in an orange sari-style wrap stands with folded hands at the lower right, facing the shrine, performing puja. Offerings and oil lamps sit on the platform, and an orange-robed figure stands in a side niche to the right.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands, wearing a crown, holding a sword and other implements, with a smaller figure and a seated figure below. Green curtains frame the shrine, with ornate gold arch and grey stone pillars carved with figures. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and offerings sit on the platform. A person with long dark hair wearing an orange cloth stands at the lower right, facing the shrine in worship. The person's face is not visible and no identity is established.2012-04-28July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a temple shrine with a granite-carved arched entrance and gold-framed niche holding a deity murti of a seated Shiva-form figure with trident and a consort figure, both adorned with necklaces and garlands, with orange and green cloth draped behind. In the foreground, a person in saffron/orange robes with shaved head stands with back to camera facing the shrine. Brass lamp stands flank the deity. Below the shrine, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on an orange-draped stand with a garland of flowers and marigolds, showing a saffron-robed man with rudraksha beads and a mala.2009-12-17A stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars holds two painted deity murtis under an arched golden frame, one wearing an orange crown and the other a tall crown, both garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. A bald priest in a white dhoti and white vest sits on the platform, facing the murtis and waving a flame lamp near a marigold-garlanded throne bearing a small saffron-robed figure. Brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings lie on the ledge, with orange curtains draped at the sides and foliage behind. A visible puja and aarti in a temple setting.2010-12-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-pillared niche hung with purple, yellow and white flower garlands. Two painted deity murtis sit side by side on a gold-framed throne; the central figure wears a red crown and holds a trident, and the figure beside it wears a crown and purple-and-gold sari, both draped in rudraksha-style and floral garlands, seated before a red cloth backdrop. A central yantra-like sacred object is decorated with garlands, and trays of offerings, kumkum, fruit, a kalasha-style vessel and oil lamps sit on the stone altar. At lower left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti raises a lamp in worship. A smaller carved figure stands in a side niche to the right. No readable person identity is asserted; the scene shows a puja performed by one priest.2013-03-13A photo of a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and orange curtains tied at the sides. Inside the arched golden niche stands a gilded murti of a seated deity pair: a figure in a red-and-gold crown and a companion with a tall gold crown, both draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands. Their pedestal is hung with a pink and green skirt, and a golden kalasha sits before them. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and offerings of fruit, a bowl and a small plate lie on the stone platform in front. No people are visible.2010-09-22December 25 20062006-12-25A photograph of a temple shrine at an open-air stone structure with red columns and orange drapes. Inside, a carved deity murti pair sits on a purple cloth before a gold arch with a turquoise backdrop, decorated with red-and-orange garlands and gold ornaments. In front, a person in orange saffron robes with long dark curly hair stands with hands folded in prayer at the stone platform. Brass lamps and offerings lie on the platform, and a small stone pedestal stands at left.2011-08-17A photograph of a shrine with two large deity murti, one male and one female, standing on a pink-draped pedestal beneath a gilded arch. The male figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and silver necklaces; the female figure wears a green blouse, red garlands and jewelry. In front, a seated figure in an orange-brown robe and white cloth, with a gold headdress and garlands, bows or performs padapuja while brass lamps, a kalasha and offering plates surround the base. Red curtains hang on the pillars and a small decorated stand sits at right. A leopard-skin mat lies in the foreground.2009-09-03A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch. Inside, a large shrine deity murti in blue and purple garments with a crown, adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, sits behind a gold altar bearing a kalasha-like object. Brass oil lamps line both sides and a plate of offerings with red fruit sits in the foreground. A seated figure in orange robes sits at the lower centre before the altar, facing it, with their back to the camera. Red curtains frame the shrine opening and trees are visible through the sides.2010-07-04Outdoor shrine with grey stone pillars carved with figures, framed by orange curtains. Two seated deity murtis sit within a golden arch backed by red cloth, adorned with marigold garlands; one wears a crown and holds a staff. A standing deity statue stands in a blue niche at right. On the stone platform below, brass oil lamps, a kalasha, flower offerings, bowls and a small plate are arranged. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit lamp (aarti) before the altar, while a seated man in white clothes watches from the bottom edge, implying a puja.2011-07-31A photograph inside an open-sided shrine with a grey stone roof and blue curtains at the sides. At the centre, a large golden arch frames two painted deity murti with crowns, garlands and red and pink garments. Below them, a seated figure in orange and white draped over a golden seat is decorated with a long garland of orange, yellow and purple flowers. In the foreground, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot, a tray of red flowers, a bowl of offerings, incense sticks and a standing brass lamp stand on the stone platform. The scene shows puja worship in a temple shrine.2008-10-08