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A photograph of a central deity murti decorated with layered garlands in yellow, pink, green, white and maroon, framed by an ornate gold arch. The murti wears a red and gold garment, a long necklace and a jewelled crown-like headpiece, and sits on a blue and silver cloth. Two smaller gold-framed murtis flank it on green-cushioned bases, one seated figure in red and one in white and red. Behind is a banner with the printed name Dhyanapeetam and a framed portrait labelled Nithyananda Raja Raj... on the upper right. No people are visible in the scene.

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October 12 20132013-10-12A decorated deity murti seated on a green-draped platform, dressed in a blue silk sari-like cloth with gold border and framed by thick garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and red-pink flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown, a layered silver-and-gold necklace set, and holds a long staff; flanking attendant figures in gold and red garments with garlands stand on either side. A red curtain and an air conditioning unit appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2017-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti in a gilded arched niche on a black stage backdrop. The central figure wears a red and gold garment, silver jewellery, a crown, and a green and gold checked skirt, with a golden hand raised. Layered garlands in yellow, green, red and white drape its arms and sides. Two smaller gilded figures flank it on pedestals, one in gold and purple with a white and green garland, the other in pink with a red and white garland. A metal stepladder and a colourful embroidered banner stand at the left edge. No people are visible in the scene.2007-11-26November 16 20152015-11-16October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a red-draped throne-like platform in front of a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall golden crown, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a pink and gold sari, and holds ceremonial staffs. Thick garlands in red, yellow, green and white frame the figure. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, offering plates with fruit and sweets, and a tall green banana stalk stand in front. Two decorated umbrella-shaped canopies with red, gold and multicolour embroidery flank the display, and red and gold festoons hang above.2008-10-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped throne within a stone shrine. The gilded murti wears gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces, and a tall crown is visible. A large silver linga stands in front of them, wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, with fresh flowers and offerings at the base. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine, and the carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12A decorated deity murti of Devi as Mahishasura Mardhini is the central subject, seated on a green silk-draped platform before a dark backdrop. The multi-armed goddess wears a red and gold saree, a heavy silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and is framed by a large arch of white, yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Her weapon, a trident-like staff, rises beside her. Two smaller female murtis flank her in green and blue skirts with white jasmine garlands and ornate golden halos. Hanging tassels in pink, red and yellow decorate the top of the frame, and a gold statue stands at the left edge. No living people are visible.2013-10-12September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesOctober 06 20132013-10-06A photograph of a deity murti, a dark-stone standing figure of a goddess in a magenta silk sari, adorned with layered silver necklaces and a silver crown. Yellow, red, green and white marigold garlands drape from her shoulders to her waist. She stands within an ornate gold arched prabhavali frame. Flanking her at the base are two smaller gold-and-garland-decorated figures, one in yellow and one in pink, and in front lies a dark stone lion or vahana figure with a green-and-gold cloth draped over it. A brass deepa stand and a rope barrier sit in the foreground, with a deep maroon curtain behind. No people are visible in the scene.September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copies