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A night-time puja in a temple hall lit by string lights and oil lamps. A large clay murti of a goddess with multiple arms, red and gold garments, and garlands stands at centre, flanked by smaller deity figures and a lion mount. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the right beside a gold-trimmed chair, while another person in orange robes bends over at the left near a tall brass oil lamp. A square havan-style offering platform holds brass bowls, flowers, and a metal pot, and books and a bell lie on the floor. Text on the wall reads Sri Nithyananda Deshwara Temple.

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A night photo of a temple shrine with a large white and red painted deity murti of a multi-armed goddess, flanked by smaller figures and a lion, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and set against a glowing red wall of fairy lights. A standing man in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right beside an empty red and gold ornate chair. In front, a white stepped platform holds a brass bowl, oil lamps, flower petals, and an open book, with brass vessels and banana leaves in the foreground. Behind him a banner reads Nithyanandeshwara Temple.2011-10-04A night-time ritual at a temple with a sign reading "Sri Nithyananda Bhairaveshwara Temple" above a central shrine. A large deity murti with a white halo-like arch, multiple arms and red garments stands at the centre, flanked by smaller figures with garlands. Strings of orange lights decorate the walls. In front, a bald priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits cross-legged beside a brass vessel, lamps and a fire lit on the white altar steps. A second robed figure in orange stands on the right, and a red velvet chair with gold trim sits at the edge. Brass plates and vessels rest on the floor.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03October 04 20112011-10-04A night ritual before a decorated goddess murti in a temple hall lit by many small red-orange lights strung along the walls. A sign above reads "SRI ... ESHWARA TEMPLE". The large central murti, a goddess with a golden halo and sari, stands on a lion-like mount with other smaller figures and garlands around her. In the foreground a fire pit blazes as a homa is performed. On the left, a priest in a white dhoti with an orange-gold border holds a lamp near the fire, while a second figure in orange robes stands behind him holding a ritual vessel. On the right, a seated devotee in orange robes and beads sits with palms pressed together. Brass lamps and offerings sit around the fire pit.2011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05Night-time homa at a temple-like hall lit with red and warm fairy lights. A fire burns in a square white-tiled fire pit with brass vessels and offering bowls around it. Behind it stands a large deity murti with a golden halo and tiered crown, flanked by smaller goddess figures draped in garlands and a lion or tiger beneath. A standing priest on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested with sandalwood markings and a gold necklace, hands joined near the fire. On the right a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala gestures toward the fire, beside an ornate red-and-gold throne chair. A brass oil lamp stands near the fire and a poster on the wall shows text and photos.2011-10-03Night photograph of a homa or fire ritual before a large goddess deity murti with multiple arms, a golden crown and a red sari, flanked by smaller figures in white and gold decorated shrines, garlanded with yellow marigolds. In the foreground a seated priest in orange robes and a gold-trimmed orange cloth, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, tends a square fire pit with a flame and offers from a brass vessel. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a second seated man in white ritual dress with a shawl plays a small instrument on the right beside a gold-framed chair. Strings of red and white lights decorate the background. Visible wording on a background board is not legible enough to copy.2011-10-03