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A temple shrine scene with a seated priest in orange robes performing puja before a deity murti decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands on a gilded seat. Behind, a larger deity pair stands in a red-draped niche. A seated attendant in white dhoti and gold necklaces, holding papers, assists at the left. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and a plate of offerings sit on the red mat. An ornate empty gold throne with red cushions stands at right beside a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with a mala, placed as a symbolic seat. A multicoloured canopy hangs overhead.

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A temple ritual on an open pavilion with red and gold decor. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits cross-legged before an altar, performing puja with his hands over offerings of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. Beside him, a second priest in white dhoti with gold chains reads from a sheet of paper. Behind them stand deity murtis in red and gold garments, and an adorned Devi image draped in garlands of marigold, rose and white flowers. To the right, an empty gold-and-red throne holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. An orange and multicolored umbrella hangs above the altar.2010-11-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a priest in orange robes and a shaved head seated on a red mat, applying a ritual to a deity image or murti decorated with garlands of orange and white flowers and a red tulle drape. A second assistant in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala sits to the left holding a paper or book. Brass pots, oil lamps, a plate of fruit and flowers sit on a low table. Behind, a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda shows a figure in orange robes seated on a gold and red throne. An orange and red canopy hangs overhead, with gold-framed deity statues and a red-draped altar in the background.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at a puja setup, offering flowers at the base of a deity murti adorned with garlands of white, orange, pink and purple flowers. Behind, two deity figures in red garments stand on a raised altar beside a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange, holding a rudraksha mala. A gilded ornate throne with red cushion sits to the right. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, fruit and bowls of flowers lie on a yellow cloth; a red-and-gold canopy and orange curtains frame the shrine.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05Photo of a temple shrine with a priest in white dhoti and shawl seated on the floor holding a microphone, beside a second shaved-headed man in saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated cross-legged before a brass puja tray with flowers, lamps and vessels. Behind them a golden deity murti in red cloth and garlands sits in a shrine niche with brass lamps. In the foreground, a gilded empty throne with red cushion stands on a red carpet, bearing a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala. Orange walls and a red-and-white striped pillar frame the courtyard.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a ritual puja at a temple-style shrine with a deity murti dressed in orange cloth and draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, flanked by banana leaves and orange curtains. In front, a seated priest in an orange robe and orange head wrap, with a rudraksha-style mala, holds a small object and a red booklet beside an arrangement of brass vessels, pieces of yellow sweets and flowers. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure with a yellow garland sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair. Two men in white dhotis, one seated with folded hands in a yellow-garlanded pose, assist at the altar. Brass lamps and metal bowls fill the foreground.2009-12-26A priest in orange-saffron robes with a shaved head waves a white chamara fan over a deity murti decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands, seated on a golden peetha under a decorated umbrella. Behind the altar stand a gilded metal deity pair and red drapery. To the right, a framed printed portrait labelled with a name shows a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, placed on an ornate golden throne. Offerings include a silver vessel, brass plates, a banana leaf, fruit and flowers on a red cloth in an outdoor pavilion with trees behind. No other people are visible.2010-11-05December 14 20102010-12-14